Salesforce Solutions Architect

OverviewJoin to apply for the Salesforce Solutions Architect role at Burtch Works.This range is provided by Burtch Works. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$150,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yrJob DetailsJob Title: Salesforce Solution ArchitectLocation: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)About The CompanyWe are a government-sponsored financial institution serving banks and other financial institutions across Illinois and Wisconsin. Founded by Congress in 1932, we focus on providing competitively priced funding and supporting community investment activities. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, high-performing workforce and bringing people together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Salesforce Solution Architect to join our Technology team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will be an experienced technology professional with deep Salesforce expertise and strong business acumen who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical capabilities. This role will involve defining technology solutions that satisfy business requirements, evaluating existing systems, and proposing optimal architectures to solve business challenges while aligning with enterprise technology strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Domain Needs Analysis: Develop understanding of relevant business functions and challenges, translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that align with enterprise strategy and documented patterns.Solution Development: Propose architecture solutions considering cost, performance, scalability, reuse, operational efficiency, and security while ensuring alignment with enterprise technology strategy and architectures.Proof of Concept Development: Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate solution feasibility and demonstrate technical approaches to stakeholders.Technology Governance & Implementation Oversight: Participate in governance processes, present solutions to Architecture Review Board (ARB), act as technical approver for Change Approval Board (CAB), and guide delivery teams during implementation.Stakeholder Management & Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, create comprehensive architecture documentation, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experienceExperience: 7+ years in information technology roles with 1-3 years in architecture roles (enterprise or solution architecture)Skills: 5+ years leading Salesforce projects using Sales/Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud; system modeling; functional process designCertifications: Salesforce Admin, Advanced Admin, Platform Builder certifications requiredOther: Demonstrated ability to communicate technical program complexities; experience in financial institutions and regulated industries desirablePreferred QualificationsAWS certificationsTOGAF certificationDeep understanding of cloud computing, databases, networking, software development methodologies, domain driven design, event driven architectureStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with business acumenExperience with emerging technologies and innovation in financial servicesBenefitsCompetitive Salary: $150k-$215k annually with performance bonus opportunitiesHealth and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus annual Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness activitiesWork-Life Balance: 5 weeks PTO for new employees, 11 paid holidays, hybrid work model with allocated remote days for flexibilityProfessional Development: Upskilling programs, mentorship opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and Buddy Program for new hiresAdditional Perks: 401(k) and pension retirement program, award-winning downtown Chicago location with rooftop access and public transportation convenienceSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Burtch Works. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21