Senior Salesforce Architect / Salesforce Lead - 0123 NP #1

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Salesforce Architect / Salesforce Lead

Location: Boston, MA
Duration: 6 Months (Renewable)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Salesforce Architect / Salesforce Lead with 10+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience to provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for a complex Salesforce environment. This role will guide internal development teams, coordinate with multiple external implementation partners, ensure architectural consistency, oversee integrations, and lead end-to-end release management using Copado.

The Salesforce Lead will collaborate closely with Project Managers to ensure technical requirements, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables are clearly defined and successfully executed. This role reports to senior IT leadership.

Environment Overview

• Single Salesforce org leveraging Public Sector Solutions (PSS)

• Supports large-scale programs including benefits administration, case management, and grant management

• Multiple integrated enterprise systems

• Development performed by multiple external vendors alongside internal technical teams

• Requires strong governance, architectural discipline, and cross-team coordination

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Salesforce technical architecture, solution design, and development strategy across the organization

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to Salesforce developers and administrators

• Design, build, and enhance Salesforce solutions using Apex, LWC, Visualforce, Flows, OmniStudio, OmniScripts, and advanced configuration

• Review, approve, and guide development efforts to ensure best practices, scalability, and maintainability

• Monitor development activity across multiple teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards and delivery timelines

• Architect and lead integrations between Salesforce and enterprise data platforms (including Snowflake)

• Design and implement integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, ETL tools, and third-party systems

• Own environment strategy including sandbox management, version control, and metadata deployment

• Lead Copado-based CI/CD and release management, including pipeline governance, promotion strategies, and quality controls

• Partner with Project Managers to manage technical risks, dependencies, and delivery expectations

• Perform advanced Salesforce administration including security model, profiles, permission sets, roles, and data governance

• Conduct technical audits of automation, code, integrations, and system configurations

• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical design documents, and deployment documentation

• Stay current with Salesforce releases and recommend platform improvements

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Salesforce development and architecture experience

• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing complex integrations

• Strong leadership experience managing and mentoring developers across multiple teams

• Expert-level hands-on experience with:

  • Apex, Visualforce, LWC

  • SOQL/SOSL

  • Flows and Salesforce automation

  • OmniStudio / OmniScript

• Expert experience with Copado, CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, and release governance

• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, security model, sharing rules, SSO, and data modeling

• Experience with enterprise data management and reporting strategies

• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications (Admin, Developer, Architect)

• Experience with MuleSoft for API-led integrations and enterprise connectivity