Salesforce Architect/Lead | Contract | Hybrid

We are seeking a highly experienced Salesforce Architect, for a project based assignment, to lead the design, development, and optimization of our Salesforce platform. This individual will serve as both a strategic architect and hands-on engineer, partnering closely with the Salesforce Administrator and business stakeholders to drive platform enhancements, streamline processes, and support business growth. This is a highly visible role that requires strong technical expertise, architecture experience, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable Salesforce solutions. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on configuration and development while helping establish long-term Salesforce best practices and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the overall Salesforce architecture and platform strategy

Design and implement scalable Salesforce solutions aligned with business objectives

Work closely with the Salesforce Administrator on day-to-day platform enhancements and support

Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Lead Salesforce customization efforts including workflows, flows, automation, security, and data management

Develop and maintain custom solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce APIs when required

Evaluate existing Salesforce processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and adoption

Establish platform governance, development standards, and best practices

Support integrations between Salesforce and third-party applications

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal team members

Collaborate with a Business Analyst who will assist with requirements gathering, documentation, and project coordination

Ensure system scalability, performance, security, and long-term maintainability

Requirements:

7+ years of Salesforce experience

3+ years of Salesforce Architecture experience

Strong hands-on Salesforce configuration and development background

Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions

Expertise with Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud

Experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL, and Salesforce APIs

Strong understanding of Salesforce security, sharing models, profiles, permission sets, and governance

Experience leading Salesforce platform strategy and roadmap discussions

Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and executive leadership

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Nice to have:

Salesforce Architect certifications

Experience with Experience Cloud

Experience integrating Salesforce with ERP, marketing automation, or other enterprise platforms

Experience leading Salesforce transformation or modernization initiatives

Consulting or client-facing experience

Prior experience supporting growing or fast-paced organizations

Location:

3-4 days onsite in Roseville, Ca

Employment type:

Contract

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