Job Description
We currently have a career opportunity for a Solutions Architect to join our National Salesforce Team.
Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.
Our Salesforce + MuleSoft team helps global brands create connected, data-driven experiences that drive enterprise-wide transformation. As a Salesforce Partner and trusted MuleSoft advisor, we deliver strategic guidance, industry accelerators, and AI-powered solutions across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and more-unlocking the full potential of the Salesforce ecosystem.
Job Overview:
As a Salesforce Solution Architect at Perficient, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions that drive enterprise-wide transformation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical architecture.
You'll be part of a global AI-first consultancy, working with a team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers to deliver innovative, data-driven experiences.
This role requires deep Salesforce expertise, and a passion for innovation, especially in AI and integration technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and drive forward Salesforce architecture across enterprise-level projects.
- Design and deliver scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions aligned with business goals.
- Provide architectural assessments, roadmaps, and recommendations for Salesforce implementations.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Lead Salesforce project estimation, team structure definition, and solution design.
- Develop Proof-of-Concepts to validate new Salesforce features and integrations.
- Guide Agile Scrum teams through planning, development, and continuous delivery.
- Mentor development teams and provide architectural oversight across multiple Salesforce projects.
- Engage with stakeholders to align Salesforce capabilities with business strategy.
- Ensure best practices in Salesforce development, integration, and deployment.
- Collaborate with offshore teams to resolve technical dependencies and risks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development and architecture.
- 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Salesforce Platform.
- 2+ full lifecycle Salesforce implementations (discovery to deployment).
- Experience with Salesforce integration patterns using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware (e.g., MuleSoft), and third-party systems.
- Experience in consulting or professional services environments.
- Experience leading customer workshops and presenting technical solutions.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, etc.
- Experience managing globally distributed teams and offshore delivery models.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex Salesforce solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
- Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making.
- Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce certifications such as:
- - Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
- - Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant
- - Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud Consultant
- - Salesforce Certified AI Associate
- - Salesforce Certified Agent Force Consultant
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $92,118 to $202,730. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.
WHO WE ARE
Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.
We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders... and we're not done yet.
Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Disability Accommodations:
Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
ABOUT US
Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.