Salesforce Solution Architect

Job Title : Salesforce Solution Architect

Location : Chicago, IL (Onsite / Hybrid)

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary :

,825.00 -

,275.00

Job Overview :

We are seeking a Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level Salesforce solutions. This role acts as a strategic partner to business and technology teams, ensuring scalable, secure, integrated solutions aligned with business goals and architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Translate business needs into scalable Salesforce architecture & solutions

Design end-to-end technical solutions with focus on performance, security & cost

Build proof-of-concepts to validate solution approach

Create and maintain architecture documentation and design standards

Partner with stakeholders and technical teams for solution alignment

Support architecture governance and change approval processes

Provide oversight during implementation to ensure adherence to best practices

Mentor and guide technical teams on Salesforce architecture principles

Drive innovation and continuous improvement across platforms

Required Skills & Experience :

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

7+ years of IT experience, including 1 3 years in architecture

5+ years of Salesforce project delivery experience (Sales / Service / Experience / Marketing Cloud)

Strong knowledge of system design, data modeling & integration architecture

Strong understanding of cloud, databases, networking & modern software patterns (DDD, event-driven)

Required Salesforce Certifications : Admin, Advanced Admin, Platform App Builder

Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills

Experience working with enterprise-level environments (regulated industries preferred)

Nice to Have :

AWS, TOGAF, or additional Salesforce certifications

What's in it for You :

Opportunity to lead Salesforce transformation initiatives

Collaborative & innovation-focused environment

Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

Career growth & continuous learning opportunities