Salesforce Business Applications Architect
at AHEAD

We are seeking a Salesforce Business Applications Architect to join our established architecture team. In this senior role, you will shape the future of our Salesforce ecosystem, leading high-impact initiatives across Sales, CPQ, Billing, and enterprise integrations. You’ll combine strategic architecture with hands-on technical leadership to influence roadmap decisions, mentor delivery teams, and drive innovation in a rapidly growing environment. Working closely with fellow architects, you will help ensure a unified, scalable, and enterprise-grade Salesforce platform.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Lead the architectural design and implementation of Salesforce solutions that scale to meet business needs
2. Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership, influencing Salesforce strategy and roadmap decisions
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, efficient Salesforce configurations
4. Guide development teams, Salesforce admins, and business analysts in implementing enhancements, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices
5. Ensure seamless integration of Salesforce with other enterprise applications using modern integration patterns
6. Provide technical leadership and best practices in Salesforce platform architecture, customization, and development
7. Perform system assessments and optimizations to enhance performance, security, and usability
8. Develop and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, and architectural artifacts
9. Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to empower internal teams on Salesforce best practices

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
2. 7+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience, including at least 3 years in an architecture or lead role
3. Strong expertise in Salesforce platform features, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and APIs
4. Hands-on experience with Salesforce CPQ, Salesforce Billing, and Sales Cloud
5. Proven experience with integration patterns and middleware solutions (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica) to connect Salesforce with enterprise systems
6. Deep understanding of Salesforce data models, security, and automation
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design scalable and performant solutions
8. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
9. Salesforce certifications such as Application Architect, System Architect, or Technical Architect strongly preferred
10. Preferred qualifications:
11. Experience in Agile and SCRUM methodologies
12. Experience supporting quote-to-cash, billing, or financial process automation

$150,000 - $180,000 a year