Salesforce Architect

Job summary

Design and lead secure, scalable Salesforce solutions, translating business requirements into platform architectures and overseeing configuration, custom development, and integrations. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while ensuring data integrity, security, performance, and effective planning across complex implementations.

Job details

Position Description At CGI, we believe in ownership, collaboration, and innovation. We are seeking a Salesforce Architect to play a key role in designing and delivering secure, scalable Salesforce solutions that enable our clients to streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and achieve measurable business outcomes. You will work closely with clients and CGI delivery teams while providing technical leadership across complex implementations. Your future duties and responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into well architected Salesforce solutions Lead the design and implementation of complex Salesforce architectures aligned with platform best practices and industry standards Architect and configure Salesforce features including custom objects, flows, validation rules, security models, and declarative automation Design and oversee advanced customizations using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and APIs Design and guide Salesforce integrations using web services, middleware, and third party platforms Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Salesforce developers and administrators Ensure data integrity, platform security, scalability, and performance across Salesforce environments Contribute to solution planning, effort estimation, and risk management Stay current on Salesforce releases and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience Overall 12+ years of experience with 5+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture with a proven track record of successful enterprise implementations Deep knowledge of the Salesforce platform, including Marketing Cloud/Mulesoft/Finance services cloud Strong expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce configuration Solid understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security, and sharing models Hands on experience integrating Salesforce with external systems and APIs Salesforce Architect certifications (Application Architect and/or System Architect) strongly preferred Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a fast paced consulting environment CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115,000 - $165,000. This role is a future vacancy. Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

What you’ll do

Design and lead secure, scalable Salesforce solutions, translating business requirements into platform architectures and overseeing configuration, custom development, and integrations. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while ensuring data integrity, security, performance, and effective planning across complex implementations.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience, along with 12+ years of overall experience and 5+ years in Salesforce architecture. Candidates should have deep Salesforce platform expertise, hands-on development and integration experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and Salesforce Architect certifications are strongly preferred.

Listed skills

• Apex · Preferred
• Visualforce · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Salesforce Architecture
• Apex
• Lightning Web Components
• Visualforce
• Salesforce Configuration
• Salesforce Integrations
• API Integration
• Salesforce Data Architecture
• Security and Sharing Models
• Declarative Automation
• Technical Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Integrity
• Scalability and Performance
• Risk Management

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

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