The Salesforce Architect will lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices while mentoring teams and managing integrations.
Job Description:
About Packsize, Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.Job Title: Salesforce Architect
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Salesforce platform. In this key role, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership to architect robust, scalable Salesforce solutions that align with our organizational strategy and business processes. You will set technical standards, guide solution delivery, and ensure that Salesforce is leveraged to its fullest potential across the enterprise.
What You’ll do:
- Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, Field Service, etc.).
- Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
- Oversee end-to-end Salesforce implementations, including integrations with external systems, data migrations, and custom development.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Salesforce administrators, developers, and project teams.
- Establish and enforce Salesforce platform governance, data architecture, security models, and integration strategies.
- Evaluate and recommend Salesforce AppExchange solutions and other third-party tools to extend platform functionality.
- Develop and maintain architectural documentation, design standards, and reusable components.
- Stay current with Salesforce platform releases, new features, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing guidance on system optimization and performance tuning.
- Ensure Salesforce solutions are compliant with regulatory, privacy, and security requirements.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture, solution design, and system integration.
- Deep knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, configuration, and development (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, Flows, etc.).
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise Salesforce solutions.
- Strong background with integration tools and APIs (REST, SOAP, MuleSoft, etc.).
- Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, System Architect, or Platform Developer II highly preferred.
- Experience with DevOps processes, version control, and CI/CD in a Salesforce environment is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
- Hybrid or onsite work environment, depending on company policy.
- Occasional travel may be required for project implementations or workshops.
Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Rest
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