Salesforce Solutions Architect

*Hello! *Are you ready to Work from Home and transform your career? If you have great consulting skills and know you can consistently delight our customers and help grow our accounts, Modus is the perfect fit for you. Our high performance team helps our clients to build awesome solutions to accomplish their goals and vision. Are you interested in working from home with some of the best talent on the planet? Then keep reading.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Solutions Architect to lead the design and architecture of a cutting-edge product built on the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring our solutions are scalable, high-performing, and aligned with business requirements. This role will balance high-level solution architecture responsibilities with hands-on development, guiding the team in technical best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable web applications, particularly on the Salesforce platform. The Solution Architect will work closely with stakeholders, including product managers, developers, and UX design, to deliver exceptional customer-centric solutions.

About You

**Experience Level: Architect

Key Responsibilities:**

Solution Design & Architecture:
Lead the architecture and design of complex web- and Salesforce-based solutions, ensuring they align with business goals and best practices.
Define data models, application components, and integration strategies for seamless functionality across multiple systems.
Create and document technical architectures that leverage Salesforce features and capabilities (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud).
Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of all solutions.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand functional and technical requirements.
Collaborate with product managers, development teams, and business analysts to create solution roadmaps and execution plans.
Translate business needs into technical solutions while ensuring alignment with Salesforce platform capabilities.

Customization & Development:
Oversee the customization and configuration of web or Salesforce components (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, etc.) to meet business objectives.
Provide guidance and oversight to development teams, ensuring best practices in development and coding standards.
Lead the integration of Salesforce with external systems, leveraging APIs and middleware as necessary.

Governance & Best Practices:
Define and implement best practices for solution governance, including version control, deployment, and security protocols.
Conduct code reviews and ensure all technical deliverables align with the overall architectural vision.
Ensure compliance with Salesforce’s security guidelines and data protection standards.

Technical Leadership:
Serve as a subject matter expert on Salesforce, staying updated on platform innovations and new releases.
Mentor and guide development teams on Salesforce architecture, design patterns, and coding standards.
Play an active role in the development and customization of Salesforce components using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other platform tools.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance software solutions and practices.
Contribute to complex integrations and customizations, working side-by-side with the development team to solve technical challenges.

Modern Web Application Development:
(Preferred) Experience designing and building web applications using modern front-end/back-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, or similar).
Leverage modern development practices like microservices, RESTful APIs, and responsive web design when building solutions that integrate with Salesforce and other platforms.
Provide insights on how Salesforce can be enhanced through the use of modern tech stacks in adjacent applications.
Testing & Quality Assurance:
Define testing strategies and lead quality assurance activities to validate that solutions meet business and technical requirements.
Oversee the resolution of any technical issues or bugs in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Experience:
8+ years of experience in solution architecture, with 3+ years of experience in Salesforce platform architecture and development.
Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-performing solutions both with standard web technologies as well as on the Salesforce platform.
Deep experience with Salesforce products (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud) and third-party integrations.
Solid understanding of data architecture, data management, and security protocols within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Skills:
Knowledge of modern web technologies such as JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end services (e.g., Node.js, Python).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex business and technical challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficient in Salesforce development tools such as Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce DX.
Expertise in Salesforce integration patterns, APIs, web services, and middleware solutions.
Salesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect) are highly desirable.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Things You Might Do

Modus is a fast-growing, and remote-first company, so you'll likely get experience on many different projects across the organization. That said, here are some things you'll probably do:

• Give back to the community via open source and blog posts
• Travel and meet great people- as part of our remote-first lifestyle, it's important that we come together as needed to work together, meet each other in person and have fun together. Please keep that in mind when you apply
• Teach and be taught: Modus creates active teams that work in internal and external projects together, giving opportunities to stay relevant with the latest technologies and learning from experts worldwide
• Interact directly with internal and external clients to represent Modus and its values
• Discover our comprehensive learning benefits, available to every Modite. Gain access to over 12,000 courses on a licensed learning platform. Plus, enjoy paid professional development time, including tailored training and workshops. Your growth matters to us—we’re here to help you thrive

Our Benefits may vary according to the Country you are located in, so please reach out to our recruiter in case you have any questions.

If you live in Costa Rica and you become a full-time employee, we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% Remote work (could vary according to the client's needs)
• Flexible working hours
• Travel according to client's needs
• Company paid private insurance
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
• Social Security (CCSS) by law

If you live in France, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, or the Netherlands and you become a full-time employee, we offer:

• A permanent employment contract according to the labor laws of the country you are living in (PTO may vary depending on the countries listed above)
• A laptop and an onboarding budget for home office need
• Mental Health Support Program
• Health coverage (sick leave)
• Conference: Flight/train ticket + accommodation + food
• Remote work or hybrid work (Paris and Lyon)

If you live in Romania and you become a full-time employee, we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Telework indemnity
• Bookster subscription
• Extra PTO Days with Tenure per year worked(up to max. 4 days)
• Possibility to obtain paid certification/courses if they align with company goals and are relevant to the employee's role
• Client Referral program
• 100 % remote work and the possibility to work from the office
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech

If you live in the USA and you become a full-time employee, we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance (medical, vision, and dental) and other benefits (FSA and HSA)
• Virtual Care support
• 401(K) match to up to 3.5% of your annual salary
• Optional Voluntary Short or Long-term disability insurance.
• Remote work
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
• Flexible Time Off/PTO

If you live anywhere else, you can become a contractor, and then we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% Remote work (could vary according to the client's needs)
• Travel according to client's needs
• Employee Referral Program
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech