Salesforce Technical Architect

Responsibilities

• Support three core workstreams with regular deployments, enforcing standard practices and strategies.
• Lead internal upcoming‑release briefings, contribute to technology solution reviews, and support the creation of a common component library.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality Salesforce solutions utilizing SFDC best practices while balancing client needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within teams.
• Support business customers with bug/outage remediation and implement O&M plans, including development of new features from the product backlog.
• Collaborate with fellow architects to creatively solve client problems and design solutions that can be repurposed across business units.
• Identify and develop reusable assets and accelerators based on recurring client themes.
• Communicate project status and blockers to client stakeholders, engaging fellow architects to maintain project velocity.
• Implement AppExchange and other non‑native platforms to extend base Salesforce functionality.
• Maintain Salesforce credentials and stay current on force.com technologies to advise on trends and future needs.
• Develop solutions that adhere to Salesforce governor limits and performance best practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts and technical developers to bridge functional requirements and product delivery.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients to enable delivery of innovative, high‑quality Salesforce solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience.
• 7+ years of experience with Salesforce.
• 3+ years of JavaScript experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully pass a Tier 3 background investigation and fingerprinting.
• Must independently manage all DevOps activities.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Proficiency with declarative Salesforce development (objects, Flows, Process Builder, Lightning App Builder, approval processes, visual flows, email alerts, communities).
• Proven knowledge and practical application of Salesforce development (Lightning, Visualforce, Apex, Lightning components, force.com APIs, web services).
• Sharp analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Self‑motivation and ability to grasp concepts quickly.
• Functional knowledge of the Salesforce data structure and ability to leverage it for complex processes and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work across multiple projects/priorities while maintaining sound development practices for enterprise‑level solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MuleSoft, Heroku, and Einstein Analytics.
• Experience with GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Checkmarx.
• Experience with CompTIA Security+ and Flosom.
• Unique combination of business‑minded insight and deep technical expertise in Salesforce.
• Ability and willingness to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines and minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) for both technical and non‑technical audiences in geographically dispersed settings (conference calls, Skype, face‑to‑face).
• Initiative to recommend process improvements and demonstrate creative thinking.
• Knowledge and experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

Preferred Certifications

• Salesforce Certified System Architect
• CompTIA Security+
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
• Salesforce Certified App Builder

About Steampunk

Steampunk is a change agent in the federal contracting industry, delivering new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD sectors. Through a human‑centered delivery methodology, Steampunk reshapes expectations for shared accountability in solving the toughest mission challenges. Learn more at www.steampunk.com.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $175,000 to $220,000 annually. Salary is one component of Steampunk’s total compensation package.

Benefits

Steampunk offers a comprehensive benefits package; details are available on the company’s benefits page.