Salesforce Architect

Apply now: Salesforce Architect , location is Onsite (Houston, TX) . The start date is 8/4/2025 for this 6 month contract, potential to extend/convert position.

Job Title: Salesforce Architect
Location-Type: Onsite (Houston, TX), 4 days onsite, Fridays remote
Start Date Is: 8/4/2025
Duration: 6 month contract, potential to extend/convert
Compensation Range: $75-$90/hr

Role Overview:

Client is seeking a seasoned Salesforce Architect to lead the design, development, and technical strategy for Salesforce Enterprise Service Cloud implementations. You'll oversee end-to-end CRM technical solutions, custom development, systems integrations, and third-party applications. This role is hands-on, requiring both technical leadership and execution to drive CRM platform innovation.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Technical Solution Lead for the CRM platform.

• Own all technical aspects of Salesforce implementations (code, integrations, AppExchange products).

• Design scalable Salesforce architecture that aligns with business and technical needs.

• Develop Salesforce solutions using APEX, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and API integrations.

• Guide platform vision and identify business process improvements.

• Manage system integrations between Salesforce and external systems.

• Provide mentorship to technical team members and participate in hiring/vendor selection.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, translating complex requirements into actionable technical solutions.

• Perform hands-on configuration and development when needed.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field.

• 10 years of Salesforce development and architecture experience.

• 2 years developing System Architecture Documents.

• Salesforce Architect Domain Certifications.

• Salesforce Administrator Certification.

• Proficiency in APEX, LWC (Lightning Web Components), Visualforce, Force.com .

• Experience with Salesforce DX, ANT, Metadata API, Jenkins, SVN .

• Strong API integration skills (REST, SOAP).

• Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Heroku, Einstein Analytics .

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level executives.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Soft Skills:

• Collaborative mindset with mentoring and leadership abilities.

• Analytical thinker and proactive problem solver.

• Effective communicator, able to simplify technical solutions for diverse audiences.

• Self-starter, comfortable managing ambiguity.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Web application development experience.

• Imaging technology knowledge.