Principal Salesforce Architect

$99,901 - $129,871/Yr

University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Tucson, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Principal Salesforce Architect will lead the architectural strategy and implementation of Salesforce solutions at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). This role focuses on designing and delivering scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions to support UAGC's growth and digital transformation initiatives. The architect will collaborate with business leaders and technical teams to enhance the student experience, mentor the development team, and drive innovation through rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Salesforce architectural framework that aligns with UAGC's strategic goals.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with the university's long-term vision.
• Oversee Salesforce projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring solutions are high-performing, secure, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with business leaders and technical teams to identify opportunities for leveraging Salesforce for strategic objectives.
• Provide technical mentorship to the development team, fostering continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND minimum 8 years of Salesforce architecture experience, OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Advanced technical expertise in Salesforce architecture.
• Strategic vision and the ability to align technical strategies with business goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation and rapid prototyping.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep expertise in Salesforce, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
• Extensive experience in enterprise integration patterns and enterprise iPaaS platforms.
• Salesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Certified Technical Architect, Application Architect).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities.