
Salesforce Architect
Vanta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $152,000 - $179,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own solution design and technical architecture of Vanta's Salesforce platform, ensuring scalability, security, and performance
- Lead a team of Salesforce Developers and work closely a team of Salesforce Admins and Product Managers, providing architectural guidance and technical direction
- Own the CI/CD and deployment process using Gearset, driving faster release cycles, automation, and improved developer experience
- Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and Vanta's product to enable end-to-end provisioning, self-service, and product-led growth
- Partner with GTM Operations, Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, EPD, and Product to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Define platform governance standards including data models, integration patterns, security controls, and development best practices
- Drive platform optimization initiatives to improve performance, reduce technical debt, and enhance user experience
- Lead AI and automation initiatives to increase GTM team productivity
- Provide technical escalation support for complex platform issues
Requirements
- 8+ years of Salesforce experience with deep expertise in solution design, platform architecture, data modeling, and integrations
- 3+ years leading technical teams with a track record of developing technical talent
- Expert knowledge of Salesforce architecture including Lightning, Apex, Visualforce, Flow, and declarative automation
- Strong experience owning CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes with tools like Gearset, with focus on automation and developer productivity
- Proven ability to design complex integrations with third-party systems, internal platforms, and product APIs
- Experience supporting product-led growth (PLG) motions, self-service workflows, and automated provisioning
- Deep understanding of Salesforce security model and governance best practices
- Experience with integration platforms (Workato, n8n, or similar) and modern DevOps practices
- Salesforce certifications (Application Architect, System Architect, or Technical Architect) strongly preferred
- Experience in high-growth B2B SaaS environments
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
- 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
- Health & wellness stipend
- Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
- Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
- Family planning benefits
- Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
- Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
- 11 company-paid holidays
- Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Salesforcesolution designplatform architecturedata modelingintegrationsLightningApexVisualforceFlowCI/CD
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationtechnical guidanceproblem-solvingcollaborationcuriositywillingness to learnsound judgment
Certifications
Application ArchitectSystem ArchitectTechnical Architect