Salesforce ArchitectOverview
We are seeking a highly experienced Independent Salesforce Architect Contractor to lead the technical solution design and cross-cloud architecture for an upcoming enterprise transformation initiative. The consultant will be responsible for defining end-to-end multi-cloud integration strategies across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, while setting foundational data and governance standards. Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud is a highly valued plus to support real-time data harmonization and unified profile objectives. Scope of Work & Deliverables
Multi-Cloud Solution Architecture: Design and document target-state architecture blueprints connecting Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, delivering a seamless 360-degree customer view.
Data Flow & Journey Integration: Architect lead-to-opportunity lifecycles and high-throughput data pipelines between Marketing Cloud (MC Connect, Journey Builder, Data Extensions) and Core Salesforce.
Service Cloud Transformation: Deliver architecture specifications for Omni-Channel routing, Case Management, Service Console, and self-service integrations.
Data Cloud Strategy (Preferred not required - a huge plus ): Advise on or architect data ingestion streams, Identity Resolution rules, Data Spaces, and real-time activation scenarios leveraging Salesforce Data Cloud.
Integration & Security Design: Define robust enterprise integration patterns (REST/SOAP, Event-Driven/Pub-Sub, Middleware/MuleSoft) and identity/access management frameworks (SSO, OAuth).
Technical Governance & Quality Control: Establish coding and automation standards (Apex, LWC, Flow), conduct code/design reviews, and ensure scalability against Large Data Volume (LDV) constraints and governor limits.
Contractor Qualifications & Expertise Demonstrated Expertise: 8+ years as a Salesforce Architect/Lead Consultant with a proven track record of successful enterprise multi-cloud implementations (Sales, Service, Marketing).
Deep Marketing Cloud Technical Proficiency: Hands-on mastery of Marketing Cloud Connect, AMPscript, Journey Builder, SQL Queries, and Data Extensions.
Core Platform Mastery: Deep proficiency in Apex, LWC, Advanced Flow Design, SOQL/SOSL, and Enterprise Integration Patterns.
Data Cloud Readiness (Plus): Direct project exposure or certified knowledge in Salesforce Data Cloud implementation and data modeling.
Business Independence: Ability to operate autonomously, manage delivery milestones, present architecture options to executive stakeholders, and drive technical decision-making without daily supervision.
Preferred Certifications
Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud & Service Cloud Consultant Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Consultant or Developer Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant (Strong Plus)