
Salesforce Solution Architect (SC Clearable)
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders within our Public Sector clients.
- Ensure scalable, best-practice solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Evaluate and translate business and technical requirements into well-architected solutions that effectively leverage Salesforce products.
- Identify and mitigate solution and business design risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and team members.
- Lead overall architecture alignment and coordinate efforts across multiple architects.
- Collaborate with project and engagement managers to support planning and execution in partnership with the client.
- Oversee project vision, direction, and the review of key deliverables.
- Drive early solution evaluations, manage issues proactively, and engage with executive teams, engineering, and product management.
- Direct and mentor diverse teams in both technical and non-technical aspects, including communication strategies and executive influence.
- Contribute to internal growth through initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and the development of strategic assets.
- Support the Pre-Sales team in developing proposals, including target and transition architectures, security and compliance considerations, integration strategies, data migration plans, and implementation roadmaps.
- 15+ years of experience in consulting and architecture roles, with demonstrated leadership in driving digital transformations within the Public Sector. Deep understanding of public sector domains: central/local government, healthcare, education, defence, etc.
- Familiarity with public sector regulations, compliance (e.g., GDPR, FOIA), and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of common public sector challenges: legacy systems, citizen engagement, case management, grants, licensing.
- Proficiency in key Salesforce architecture areas, particularly Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Public Sector Cloud.
- Public Sector Solutions Accredited Professional and Service Cloud Consultant certifications are mandatory.
- Strong grasp of Data Cloud, MuleSoft, OmniStudio, and AgentForce for automation and integration.
- Experience with integration technologies, master data management, and familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
- Ability to analyse, design, and optimize business processes through technology and integration.
- Demonstrated experience guiding customers and project teams in adopting emerging technologies for business use cases.
- Extensive experience with end-to-end Salesforce platform implementations, with direct Salesforce development experience being a plus.
- Proven ability to define system designs, identify current state gaps, and propose end-state solutions.
- Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills; ability to rapidly learn new technologies.
- Knowledge of Salesforce AppExchange products and implementation experience preferred.
- Ability to design secure solutions, particularly within high-profile public sector environments, and handle security requirements effectively.
- Competence in leading design sessions and presenting design options to clients.
- Extensive experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.