Salesforce Technical Architect
About the role
In this role, you will:
- Architect, design, and implement secure, scalable Salesforce solutions for complex enterprise environments.
- Lead requirement‑gathering sessions with architects, technical managers, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs.
- Provide technical leadership across Salesforce and integrated platforms including MuleSoft, DocuSign CLM, and various enterprise APIs.
- Guide development teams in Apex, Lightning, OmniStudio, Flows, Security, Sales Cloud, and API‑led integrations.
- Develop high‑level solution designs, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concepts to demonstrate architectural approaches.
Work model: Hybrid
What you need to have to be considered
- 10+ years of strong Salesforce (SFDC) hands‑on development experience, including design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise‑scale solutions.
- Extensive experience across the Salesforce tech stack: Apex, Lightning Components, OmniStudio, Flows, Security, Sales Cloud, API development.
- Strong background in enterprise API integration, event‑driven architecture, and Salesforce Connector.
- Hands‑on experience integrating Salesforce with on‑premise and cloud applications via standard and custom REST APIs.
- Experience with MuleSoft, DocuSign CLM, and other enterprise platforms.
- Proficiency with GitHub, Copado, and other source control/release management tools.
- Strong understanding of Agile methods, particularly SCRUM.
- Excellent planning, communication, organization, and time‑management skills.
These will help you stand out
- Salesforce certifications such as PD1, PD2, Application Architect, System Architect, App Builder, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud Consultant.
- Demonstrated exposure across diverse enterprise technology stacks.
- Experience driving architecture decisions in complex, multi‑system environments.
- Ability to produce prototypes and solution demonstrations quickly.
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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.