Salesforce ArchitectLocation: Plano TXA Service and Experience Cloud Architect is a senior-level technical leader responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end customer service and digital experience solutions, primarily within the Salesforce ecosystem. They bridge the gap between complex business requirements for customer support and the technical architecture of public-facing portals and internal service consoles.Core ResponsibilitiesSolution Design: Lead the end-to-end architecture for Salesforce Service Cloud (Case Management, Omni-Channel, Knowledge) and Experience Cloud (Portals, Communities, and Sites).Strategic Planning: Define technical direction and roadmaps for digital transformation, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and high-performing.Documentation: Create High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), including detailed data models, sharing rules, and architectural diagrams.Technical Governance: Oversee code reviews, deployment strategies (DevOps), and environment management to maintain system integrity.Integration: Design complex integration patterns between Salesforce and third-party systems (e.g., ServiceNow, ERPs, or middleware like MuleSoft).Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with C-suite executives, product owners, and developers to align technical solutions with business outcomes.Key Skills QualificationsPlatform Expertise: Deep hands-on knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud, Experience Cloud (LWC, Apex, Flows), and Identity Access Management.Certifications: Often requires Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant, and Certified Application/System Architect.Technical Proficiency: Understanding of integration patterns (APIs, Event-driven architecture), Salesforce security models, and DevOps processes.Experience: Typically requires 5–10+ years of Salesforce implementation experience, with at least 3–5 years in an architect-level role.Soft Skills: Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences and provide mentorship to engineering teams.