Lead Salesforce Architect, CTA Track

phia, LLC

Lead Salesforce Architect overseeing Salesforce DevSecOps support services for Federal agency, mentoring engineers and managing architectural standards. Company sponsors path to Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA).

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the architectural roadmap — org strategy, sandbox architecture, integration patterns, identity (SSO/OAuth), data architecture, and platform scalability
Define the reference architecture for ARM CI/CD pipelines, CodeScan SAST integration, and Guard security posture management
Translate NIST 800-53 controls, VA Handbook requirements, and FedRAMP Moderate baselines into auditable Salesforce configurations and DevSecOps practices
Run architecture review boards, design reviews, and code/configuration reviews
Uplift 5–6 senior Salesforce engineers through formal mentorship, design walkthroughs, and architectural knowledge transfer
Represent phia and the technical solution to client leadership and partners; translate technical concepts into mission outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACTIVE Salesforce Application Architect AND Salesforce System Architect credentials
8+ years of Salesforce platform experience
3+ years in an architect-level role on enterprise-scale implementations
Deep experience with Salesforce DX (SFDX), Metadata API, source-driven development, Git workflows, and modern CI/CD
Hands-on platform security in a regulated environment (FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, SOC 2, or PCI)
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust/Suitability
Bachelor's in a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition and Professional Development Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Salesforce Application ArchitectSalesforce System ArchitectSalesforce DX (SFDX)Metadata APIsource-driven developmentGit workflowsCI/CDDevSecOpsauditable Salesforce configurationsplatform security

Soft Skills

mentorshipdesign walkthroughsarchitectural knowledge transfercommunicationleadership

Certifications

Salesforce Application ArchitectSalesforce System Architect