Salesforce Platform Architect

National Energy System Operator

Salesforce Platform Architect governing enterprise architecture for NESO, Great Britain’s independent energy system operator. Shaping roadmaps, integrations and secure platform transformation.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeWokingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £75,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce Architecture, including defining target-state architectures, integration patterns, and governance standards. Capable of providing architectural direction while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements.

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Salesforce ArchitectureIntegration ApproachesEnterprise ArchitectureSalesforce CertificationsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Salesforce Platform CapabilitiesConfigurationCustomisationAPIsData ManagementSolution Design AssuranceArchitecture GovernanceRoadmap DevelopmentReusable PatternsCyber Security

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementInfluencing SkillsClear Explanation of Architecture DecisionsBalancing Strategic Direction with Pragmatic Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Architecture ToolingArchitecture RepositoriesSalesforce Industry CloudExperience CloudWorkflow Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Certified Application ArchitectSalesforce Certified System ArchitectSalesforce Certified Technical Architect

Industry Keywords

Critical National InfrastructureUtilitiesEnergyHighly Regulated EnvironmentsNational Security Vetting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the architecture vision, principles and target state for NESO’s Salesforce platform and associated applications
Develop and maintain the Salesforce platform roadmap aligned with enterprise architecture, digital strategy and business priorities
Act as the design authority for Salesforce platform architecture across NESO
Establish reference architectures, standards, guardrails and reusable solution patterns
Define integration, identity, security, data, automation and user experience architecture patterns
Provide architectural direction to delivery teams and assure scalability, maintainability, resilience and operational supportability
Review and assure Salesforce solution designs, integrations, data flows and platform configuration decisions
Ensure Salesforce-enabled initiatives align with enterprise architecture, cyber security, data governance and regulatory requirements
Identify and manage architectural risks, dependencies, design issues and technical debt
Support major Salesforce programmes and initiatives, shaping solution options and architecture recommendations
Work with product and delivery teams to maximise Salesforce value while avoiding unnecessary customisation and complexity
Provide technical and architectural direction to delivery partners, managed service providers and suppliers
Challenge supplier designs to protect platform integrity, value for money and long-term maintainability
Collaborate with enterprise, solution, data, integration, security and infrastructure architects
Build relationships with product owners, platform teams, business stakeholders and delivery partners
Contribute to NESO’s architecture community of practice and improve governance, design quality and platform maturity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a Salesforce Architect, Platform Architect, Solution Architect or similar role in a complex organisation
Strong knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, configuration, customisation, integration approaches and platform governance
Experience defining target-state architectures, solution options, roadmaps, standards and reusable patterns for Salesforce-enabled change
Good understanding of enterprise integration, APIs, identity and access management, cyber security, data management and reporting
Experience assuring solution designs and working through formal architecture governance processes
Experience working with delivery teams, product owners, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Ability to explain architecture decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to balance strategic architecture direction with pragmatic delivery needs
Right to work in the UK by the start of employment
National Security Vetting clearance at Security Check (SC) level required
Usually resident in the UK for the last five years to apply for SC clearance
Salesforce architecture or administrator certifications are desirable, including Salesforce Certified Application Architect, System Architect or Technical Architect
Experience with Salesforce industry cloud, Experience Cloud, customer engagement, case management or workflow automation is desirable
Experience in Critical National Infrastructure, utilities, energy or highly regulated environments is desirable
Familiarity with enterprise architecture tooling, architecture repositories or platform governance practices is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus of up to 15% of salary for stretch performance
28 days annual leave as standard
Competitive contributory pension scheme with double matching up to a maximum company contribution of 12%
Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
Additional Birthday Day Off
Cycle to Work Scheme
Retail & Gym Discounts
Private Medical Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Flexible benefits programme
Flexible working arrangements
Hybrid working from office and home