Lead Salesforce Enterprise Architect

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Remote (India), India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a Lead Salesforce Enterprise Architect to drive the end-to-end design, governance, and successful delivery of enterprise-grade Salesforce ecosystems. This role goes beyond configuration—it requires strategic architecture ownership, cross-cloud integration expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement to enable scalable digital transformation initiatives.
You will partner closely with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to craft high-performance Salesforce solutions that are secure, future-ready, and aligned with organizational growth strategies. This is a high-impact role requiring both deep platform mastery and strong advisory capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Platform Strategy
Define and own scalable Salesforce architecture across multi-cloud implementations.
Translate complex business requirements into structured, extensible technical blueprints.
Design robust data models, security frameworks, and automation strategies aligned with best practices.
Establish integration patterns connecting Salesforce with external systems, enterprise data platforms, and AI-driven applications.
Ensure architectural consistency, performance optimization, and long-term maintainability.
Multi-Cloud Solution Leadership
Architect solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Experience Cloud environments.
Implement advanced automation using flows, Apex, APIs, and integration frameworks.
Guide adoption of Salesforce innovations, including Data Cloud and AI-powered capabilities.
Design governance structures for scalable deployments across global teams.
Technical Governance & Delivery Oversight
Lead architecture reviews and enforce coding, security, and data governance standards.
Provide technical direction to development and consulting teams.
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
Optimize system performance and drive continuous platform enhancements.
Stakeholder Advisory & Client Partnership
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders and executive sponsors.
Articulate technical designs in clear, business-focused language.
Lead solution demonstrations, roadmap discussions, and executive presentations.
Build long-term client relationships focused on measurable value realization.
Pre-Sales & Organizational Enablement
Support solution estimation, RFP responses, and proposal development activities.
Contribute reusable architecture frameworks, accelerators, and best-practice documentation.
Mentor team members and support skill development initiatives.
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous innovation within the organization.

Candidate Profile
Required Experience
5–6 years of hands-on Salesforce implementation experience.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale Salesforce programs in an architectural capacity.
Strong expertise in system integrations, API frameworks, automation strategies, and scalable solution design.
Experience working across multiple Salesforce Clouds in complex business environments.
Ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Experience collaborating with international clients, particularly in US and UK markets.
Preferred Expertise
Exposure to Nonprofit Cloud or NPSP implementations.
Hands-on experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and AI-driven platform features.
Understanding of Generative AI use cases within CRM ecosystems.

What This Role Offers
Ownership of enterprise-level Salesforce transformation programs.
Strategic visibility with leadership and global clients.
Opportunity to influence platform modernization and AI-driven CRM evolution.
A collaborative environment focused on innovation and long-term growth.

Core Competencies
Salesforce Enterprise Architecture · Multi-Cloud Strategy · Integration Design · Automation Frameworks · Data Governance · AI & CRM Innovation · Client Advisory · Pre-Sales Support · Technical Leadership