Senior Salesforce Solution Architect

Job Title: Senior Salesforce Solution ArchitectLocation: NYC, NY 10003Duration: 6 MonthsRole SummaryThe Senior Salesforce Solution Architect is responsible for designing, delivering, and governing Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, high-performing, and maintainable across the Salesforce platform.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution ArchitectureDesign end-to-end Salesforce solutions across Energy & Utility Cloud, Experience Cloud, and integrated enterprise platforms.Define solution architecture, data models, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements.Ensure designs align with Salesforce best practices and enterprise architecture standards.Stakeholder EngagementPartner with business analysts, product owners, project managers, and business leaders to understand requirements and define solution approaches.Translate business needs into clear technical designs and implementation plans.Integration and Technical LeadershipLead architecture for integrations between Salesforce and external systems, including APIs, middleware, and data platforms.Provide technical guidance on Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, Flow, and platform design patterns.Support development teams through design reviews, code reviews, and architecture governance.Platform GovernanceEstablish and maintain standards for design, development, security, release management, and environment strategy.Evaluate Salesforce products, AppExchange solutions, and third-party tools against business and architectural requirements.Security, Performance, and ScalabilityDesign role-based access, sharing models, and data protection controls.Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance expectations.Documentation and MentoringMaintain architecture documentation, solution diagrams, and technical specifications.Mentor developers, administrators, and junior architects on Salesforce best practices.Delivery SupportContribute to planning, estimation, risk assessment, and major design decisions across the delivery lifecycle.Support solution delivery from requirements through deployment and post-go-live stabilization.Technical Skills:Salesforce platform expertise: Energy & Utility Cloud, Experience Cloud. Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce, Flows, REST/SOAP APIs. Integration patterns: middleware (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica), ETL tools, web services. Data modeling, architecture design, and governance principles. Experience with CI/CD, version control, and release management. Knowledge of Salesforce best practices, security, compliance, and performance optimization. Soft Skills:Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Leadership and mentoring capability. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.Required Qualifications10+ years of Salesforce experience, including 6+ years in solution architecture or technical leadership roles.Experience designing and delivering Salesforce solutions in complex enterprise environments.Strong experience with Salesforce platform capabilities, including Energy & Utility Cloud and Experience Cloud.Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, Flow, and REST/SOAP APIs.Experience with integration patterns, middleware platforms, ETL, and enterprise data architecture.Knowledge of CI/CD, version control, release management, platform security, and performance optimization.Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsUtility industry experience.Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect certification.Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer certification.Salesforce Platform Developer I or II certification.Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) is a plus.About TSR:TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability.TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.