Salesforce Architect
Cogent People
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Maryland • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, develop and maintain end-to-end Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Flow, delivering both declarative and custom-coded solutions.
- Define data models, integration patterns, security models, and scalability strategies.
- Develop and maintain Salesforce integrations using files exchange and APIs.
- Develop and maintain AI-driven solutions leveraging AgentForce, Einstein, and agentic AI architectures.
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of production incidents.
- Collaborate effectively with program stakeholders, including business/operations, technology teams, and government officials.
- Define and enforce DevSecOps practices such as version control or CI/CD pipelines, as applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ of hands-on experience in Salesforce development, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, Platform Events, and data integrations.
- 5+ years supporting Salesforce implementation in production environments.
- 3+ years of experience in technology leadership role (e.g., architect or team lead)
- Proven experience architecting, delivering, and supporting production Salesforce systems.
- Experience integrating Salesforce with AWS services, external applications, MS Office 365, and other Salesforce organizations.
- Strong knowledge and experience implementing emerging AI capabilities, including AgentForce, Salesforce Einstein, AI agents, and agentic AI architectures.
- Ability to collaborate across teams including testing, security, and compliance.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, including ability to effectively present solutions to program leadership and government stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (comprehensive coverage)
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays
- Employee assistance and wellness resources (if applicable)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ApexLightning Web ComponentsFlowPlatform EventsSalesforce integrationsAI-driven solutionsDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelinesdata modelsintegration patterns
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementleadershipproactive mindsetsolution-orientedability to prioritize taskscommitment to quality
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Technologyrelated field degreeequivalent experience