Salesforce Technical Architect
Salesforce Technical Architect (Hands-On)Location: London (On-site – minimum 40% of time, non-negotiable)Engagement Type: Full-time1. Job SummaryWe are seeking a hands-on Salesforce Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership across a Salesforce platform serving internal and external users in a regulated environment.This role is explicitly hands-on. The Technical Architect is expected to:Define and document the right target architectureValidate architectural decisions through directly executed Proofs of Concept (POCs)Produce high-quality architecture artefacts for governance and design forumsLead performance engineering and optimisation for a customised Salesforce org, with a strategic focus on transitioning to Salesforce out-of-the-box (OOB) capabilities wherever possible.This is not a purely advisory role, architecture documentation must be grounded in real, tested solutions proven through hands-on implementation.2. Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Design LeadershipDefine end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned to business needs, platform strategy, and regulatory constraints.Own architecture artefacts including:High-level and low-level design documentsData model designsIntegration and security modelsPresent architecture proposals and design decisions to technical and governance forums.Hands-On Validation & POCsDesign and build Proofs of Concept personally to validate architectural patterns, technical feasibility, and non-functional requirements.Use outcomes from successful POCs to directly inform architecture documentation and design recommendations.Assess platform constraints, risks, and trade-offs through hands-on experimentation.Governance & StandardsEnsure architecture aligns with FCA governance, security, and compliance expectations.Define and enforce architectural guardrails, patterns, and standards for Salesforce development teams.Review significant technical designs and data model changes for architectural alignment and downstream impact.Collaboration & Delivery SupportWork closely with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and delivery teams to ensure architecture is practical and deliverable.Support teams during complex delivery phases, releases, or remediation activities.Provide architectural guidance while remaining pragmatic and delivery-focused.3. Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong Salesforce technical architecture capability in enterprise-scale orgs.Extensive hands-on experience designing and building solutions using:ApexLightning Web ComponentsSalesforce configuration and data model designStrong architectural knowledge of:Salesforce platform architectureService Cloud and Experience CloudSecurity, identity, and access controlsData model remediation and refactoringProven ability to produce clear, governance-ready architecture documentation.Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to senior and non-technical stakeholders.Experience working within regulated or audit-heavy environments.4. Nice-to-HaveSalesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or progress toward CTA.Experience supporting large-scale Salesforce transformations or remediation programmes.Experience in financial services or public sector environments.5. CertificationsEssential:Salesforce AdministratorPlatform App BuilderPlatform Developer IStrongly Preferred:Platform Developer IIIntegration Architecture DesignerData Architecture & Management DesignerSharing & Visibility Designer
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