Salesforce Solution Architect

Builders FirstSource - Irving, TX

Full-time - Senior

Irving, TX

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Salesforce Solution Architect at Builders FirstSource will be responsible for designing and delivering robust Salesforce solutions across various clouds, including Sales, Service, Marketing, NetZero Cloud, and Field Service Lightning. This role involves leading technical discussions, translating business needs into technical solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and secure Salesforce projects aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Salesforce architecture and integration, particularly with SAP, and will mentor junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Salesforce solutions across Sales, Service, Marketing, NetZero Cloud, and Field Service Lightning (FSL).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business problems and design Salesforce solutions that leverage best practices.
• Design and build complex integrations between Salesforce, ERP, and Web technologies, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
• Provide guidance on Salesforce architecture decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Define technical requirements, create system architecture documents, and manage solution delivery throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Own the Salesforce architecture and technology roadmap.
• Conduct technical reviews and validation of implementation deliverables to ensure quality, scalability, and security.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, consultants, and business analysts to ensure solutions are delivered on time and within scope.
• Stay up to date with Salesforce releases and features, proposing enhancements and new features to meet evolving business needs.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in Salesforce best practices and solution design.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Salesforce architect or solution architect experience.
• Expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, NetZero Cloud, and Field Service Lightning (FSL).
• Strong experience with integrated solutions, such as ERP and Web technologies (using middleware tools such as MuleSoft, Boomi, or custom APIs).
• Deep understanding of Salesforce data models, security models, and integration patterns.
• Experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), complex flows, and Visualforce development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to evaluate complex systems and design simple, elegant solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Salesforce core architect certifications such as Application Architect, Integration Architecture Designer, System Architect and Technical Architect.
• Experience with Salesforce integration with SAP is a plus.
• Certified Field Service Consultant with proven experience architecting FSL solutions is highly desirable.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira or Confluence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for annual bonus based on company performance.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.