Salesforce Technical Architect

Salesforce Technical ArchitectLocation: San Francisco (On-site) (Potential of Hybrid)Compensation: Up to $350,000 total annual compensation (Base + Bonus/Equity, DOE)Type: Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with a fast-growing SaaS company entering a major greenfield Salesforce implementation. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will architect and build the Salesforce ecosystem from the ground up, owning the technical vision, platform scalability, and long-term enterprise architecture strategy.This is not a maintenance role. This is a foundational build.The RoleWe are seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect with:• 10+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience • 4+ years in architectural leadership roles • Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise implementations • Deep expertise across the full lifecycle: Discovery ? Design ? Build ? Integration ? Deployment ? Optimization ? Ongoing SupportYou will serve as the technical authority responsible for designing a scalable, secure, enterprise-grade Salesforce architecture aligned to long-term business growth.Key Responsibilities• Lead architecture design for a full greenfield Salesforce implementation • Define system architecture, integration patterns, data models, and governance frameworks • Own end-to-end solution design from business discovery through post-go-live optimization • Lead and mentor a team of developers, admins, and consultants • Establish best practices across CI/CD, DevOps, code quality, and technical standards • Design enterprise integrations across internal systems and third-party platforms (API-led, event-driven, middleware, etc.) • Ensure scalability, security, performance optimization, and technical debt management • Partner with executive stakeholders to translate business vision into platform strategyRequired Experience• 10+ years hands-on Salesforce development (Apex, LWC, Visualforce, APIs, Integrations) • 4+ years in a Salesforce Technical Architect or equivalent leadership role • Experience leading enterprise-scale implementations (multi-cloud, multi-org, high data volume environments) • Strong background in Sales Cloud and Service Cloud • Extensive experience with complex integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms) • Deep knowledge of data architecture and large data migrations • Experience implementing DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines • Strong understanding of Salesforce governor limits, platform constraints, and enterprise design patterns • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and influencing executive stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications• Salesforce certifications strongly preferred (Application Architect, System Architect, CTA ideal) • Experience within high-growth SaaS environments • Experience building scalable architectures to support rapid headcount and revenue growth • Strong documentation and solution design presentation skillsWhat Makes This Role Compelling• True greenfield ownership – build the architecture correctly from day one • Executive-level visibility and strategic impact • High-growth SaaS environment with aggressive expansion plans • Compensation up to $350,000 annually • Opportunity to shape the long-term technical roadmap and architecture standardsIf you are a deeply technical Salesforce leader who still enjoys being hands-on while driving architectural strategy at scale, this is an opportunity to build something foundational and long-lasting.