[Hiring] Salesforce Solution Architect @First Advantage

Role Description

The Salesforce Solution Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable Salesforce solutions that align with the organization’s business objectives and technical strategy. This role serves as the primary technical authority on all Salesforce platform initiatives, translating complex business requirements into well-architected, maintainable solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and related Salesforce products. The ideal candidate combines deep Salesforce platform expertise with strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams through successful implementations.

• Design and architect end-to-end Salesforce solutions, including data models, security frameworks, integration architectures, and platform configurations that align with business strategy and scalability requirements (40%)
• Lead technical delivery of Salesforce projects from requirements gathering through deployment, collaborating with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and technical specifications (25%)
• Evaluate, recommend, and govern Salesforce products, AppExchange solutions, and third-party integrations; establish and enforce platform governance policies, coding standards, and best practices across the Salesforce ecosystem (20%)
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Salesforce developers and administrators; stay current with Salesforce releases, emerging features, and industry trends to drive continuous platform improvement (15%)

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flow
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and enterprise integration architecture (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware)
• Experience with Salesforce DevOps practices including CI/CD, version control, and sandbox management
• Knowledge of identity management (SSO, SAML, OAuth) as it relates to Salesforce
• Salesforce certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect, Certified Technical Architect, Platform Developer II)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with management, technical peers, and business stakeholders
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with the Salesforce platform, including configuration, customization, and development
• 5+ years in a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role
• Proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations
• Deep experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or Marketing Cloud
• Extensive experience leading cross-functional technical teams and managing multiple concurrent projects
• Minimal travel expected, approximately 10% or less. Occasional domestic travel may be required for project kick-offs, stakeholder meetings, or team events.

Benefits

• First Advantage is going through a technology transformation!
• Opportunity to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences.
• Drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions.
• Guide agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

Salary

The salary range for this position is approximately $180K-$220K base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.