Salesforce Architecture Specialist

Title: Salesforce Architecture Specialist (Experience Cloud)

Location: Remote [SFO, CA]

Duration: 6 Months

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Salesforce Architecture Specialist, where you will lead the technical design and implementation of a large-scale enterprise digital portal. This pivotal role combines enterprise architecture, digital experience platforms, and systems integration. You will act as the technical authority on platform selection and integration patterns, ensuring the solution is scalable, secure, and compliant. Your work will significantly influence technology decisions, impacting both our external partners and internal teams, fostering a unified, secure, enterprise-grade platform.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Architecture & Design:Define technical architecture, including platform selection and data flows.Evaluate and recommend platforms that align with business requirements.Design a mobile-first architecture optimized for performance.Create architecture diagrams and technical specification documents.Integration & Systems Design:Architect integrations across various systems, including CRM and payment systems.Define API contracts, authentication patterns, and data exchange models.Design a Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) framework for diverse user personas.Ensure compliance with enterprise IAM requirements and data privacy regulations.Content, Commerce & Asset Architecture:Design an e-commerce module for catalog management and order fulfillment.Architect asset management integration for effective search and management.Define workflows for content customization and user-level personalization.Implementation Oversight & Delivery:Own the technical delivery roadmap, including MVP scope and rollout planning.Lead technical reviews across front-end, back-end, and integration workstreams.Oversee UAT, performance testing, and security testing processes.Serve as the technical escalation point for project-related risks and decisions.

Required Qualifications

Experience:10+ years of technology experience, with 5+ years in a Solution Architect role.Proven track record with enterprise-grade digital experience platforms.Hands-on experience integrating various management systems.Strong background in identity and access management.Experience with agile delivery methodologies.Technical Skills:Expertise in digital experience platforms (Salesforce Experience Cloud, Adobe AEM, etc.).Proficient in REST API design and microservices architecture.Knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0).Experience with e-commerce platforms and payment gateway integrations.Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, etc.).Understanding of mobile-first design principles.

Preferred:

Relevant platform certifications (Salesforce, Adobe, AWS, etc.).Experience with digital asset management or brand management systems.Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools.