Senior Salesforce Solutions Architect
6 month Contract to Hire
Seeking a visionary and highly experienced Senior Salesforce Solutions Architect to join our team. This extremely high-level role requires deep expertise in Salesforce development, administration, and solution architecture, combined with strong sales and operations acumen. You will be responsible for providing enterprise-level architectural guidance, system optimization strategies, integration support, and leading the adoption of advanced features including AI and automation capabilities. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping our Salesforce ecosystem to drive business growth, operational excellence, and customer success.
Responsibilities:
Salesforce Architecture & Strategy:
- Design and implement enterprise-level Salesforce architecture aligned with business objectives and industry best practices
- Develop comprehensive solution roadmaps for Salesforce platform evolution and optimization
- Provide expert architectural guidance on complex Salesforce implementations, customizations, and integrations
- Lead strategic initiatives to maximize the value and capabilities of our Salesforce ecosystem
- Establish governance frameworks, development standards, and architectural principles for sustainable growth
Advanced Salesforce Development & Administration:
- Design and implement sophisticated solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, SOSL, and other Salesforce technologies
- Architect complex configurations and customizations across multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, etc.)
- Develop and maintain scalable data models, security frameworks, and system integrations
- Create advanced automation solutions using Flow, Process Builder, and Apex triggers
- Ensure platform stability, performance optimization, and adherence to Salesforce best practices
Sales & Operations Expertise:
- Partner with sales and operations leadership to translate complex business requirements into effective Salesforce solutions
- Design and implement advanced CPQ solutions to support complex pricing, quoting, and proposal processes specific to energy efficiency services
- Architect SiteTracker implementations to optimize field operations, project management, and service delivery
- Develop sophisticated sales and operations dashboards, reports, and analytics to drive data-informed decision making
- Ensure Salesforce solutions support end-to-end business processes from lead generation through project implementation and ongoing service
AI & Automation Implementation:
- Lead the implementation of Einstein Analytics, Einstein Discovery, and other AI-powered Salesforce capabilities
- Design intelligent automation solutions to streamline sales processes, operations workflows, and customer service
- Develop predictive models and data-driven insights to enhance forecasting, opportunity management, and customer success
- Architect solutions leveraging AI to optimize energy efficiency project planning and implementation
- Stay at the forefront of emerging Salesforce AI technologies and identify applications relevant to our industry
Integration & System Architecture:
- Design and implement enterprise-grade integrations between Salesforce and other critical business systems
- Architect data flows between Salesforce and analytics platforms, including Databricks, to enable advanced business intelligence
- Develop integration strategies that ensure data consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across the technology ecosystem
- Create scalable integration frameworks that support real-time data exchange and business process automation
- Ensure seamless integration between SiteTracker and other components of the Salesforce ecosystem
Leadership & Knowledge Transfer:
- Serve as the principal Salesforce technical authority for the organization
- Mentor and guide development and administration teams on Salesforce best practices
- Lead technical discussions with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Provide thought leadership on industry trends and emerging Salesforce capabilities
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement of Salesforce solutions
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience with Salesforce, including at least 5 years in architectural or senior development roles
- Advanced expertise in Salesforce administration, development, and solution architecture
- Extensive experience with multiple Salesforce clouds, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and CPQ
- Demonstrated experience with SiteTracker implementation and optimization
- Strong understanding of energy efficiency, sustainability, or related industries (utilities, energy services, etc.)
- Expert-level knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and Salesforce integration patterns
- Experience designing and implementing complex business processes using Flow, Process Builder, and custom development
- Proven ability to architect enterprise-grade solutions that address sophisticated business requirements
- Strong technical leadership skills with experience mentoring development teams
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multiple Salesforce certifications, including Salesforce Certified Technical Architect or System Architect
- Experience with Databricks or similar data analytics platforms and their integration with Salesforce
- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their application within the Salesforce ecosystem
- Experience in energy efficiency measurement and verification, sustainability reporting, or energy management systems
- Experience with Field Service Lightning and its application to energy efficiency project management
- Expertise in Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD, version control, and release management
- Experience with Mulesoft, Dell Boomi, or other enterprise integration platforms
- Knowledge of advanced analytics and business intelligence tools that complement Salesforce
- Experience with agile development methodologies in an enterprise environment
- Background in implementing Salesforce solutions for companies with similar business models
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape and lead the evolution of our Salesforce ecosystem, driving innovation and excellence in a dynamic, growing organization at the forefront of the energy efficiency and sustainability industry.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client