Steampunk
Senior Salesforce Technical Architect
Steampunk, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
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Are you a leader? Energetic? Ever worked as part of a program that’s Agile? Know DevSecOps? Want to work with a great group of people in a growing company? If so…read on. Are you interested in being an agent of change on a team committed to achieving client-focused, mission-driven excellence? Steampunk is seeking an accomplished and visionary
Senior Salesforce Technical Architect
to oversee the technical design and strategy, delivery excellence, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions across an entire portfolio or key client account. This role will provide technical leadership, governance, and architectural oversight to ensure alignment with business objectives and best practices. Contributions As a
Senior Salesforce Technical Architect , you will be the leader, driving technical delivery in a government client consulting environment. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships, coaching, mentoring, and managing a program with a proven track record of leading deployments of solutions in a federal government contracting Salesforce environment. Technical Leadership and Portfolio Oversight Define and own the
technical architecture and strategy
for the client portfolio, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions. Oversee and guide a team of project-level Salesforce Technical Architects , ensuring alignment with the portfolio-level vision and best practices. Act as the
technical authority
for the account, providing governance, oversight, and resolution for complex technical challenges. Drive
standardization
and reusable frameworks across projects to optimize delivery efficiency. Ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and leverage Salesforce’s multi-cloud capabilities effectively. Business Development and Account Growth Partner with account executives and delivery teams to
identify growth opportunities
and develop proposals for new work. Leverage technical expertise to
expand Salesforce footprint
by recommending and pitching innovative solutions that align with client business goals. Actively participate in client discussions, building trust and showcasing thought leadership to influence decision-making. Contribute to
proposal creation, solution design, and estimation
for new Salesforce initiatives, ensuring feasibility and ROI for the client. Establish and nurture relationships with client stakeholders to understand their evolving needs and position the organization as a strategic partner. Team Leadership and Mentorship Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Salesforce Technical Architects and developers. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Provide technical coaching to ensure delivery teams consistently meet quality and performance expectations. Delivery Excellence and Governance Ensure all projects adhere to Salesforce and industry
best practices , including security, scalability, and compliance requirements. Conduct regular
architecture reviews
and provide oversight to maintain consistency and alignment with portfolio goals. Oversee the adoption of modern DevSecOps and CI/CD practices across the portfolio for efficient and reliable deployments. Anticipate risks related to scalability, performance, and integration, and provide proactive mitigation strategies. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Stay abreast of Salesforce’s evolving ecosystem, including new products, features, and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities to leverage Salesforce innovations to
drive business value
and improve client outcomes. Build and enforce
technical standards and governance models
to ensure sustainable and high-quality delivery. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information Technology, and 14+ years of experience or equivalent education and/or experience. Proven background in federal government contracting and project management. 12+ years of Salesforce experience, with at least 5 years in a senior architect role managing large-scale Salesforce portfolios or accounts, including oversight of multiple projects and teams. Experience overseeing custom Salesforce implementations for a Federal Government client. Ability to get a Federal Clearance. Proficient in Microsoft Visio. Demonstrated experience providing oversight of multiple large-scale projects, managing the strategic approach of an account’s Center of Excellence. Proven success in business development, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and contributing to proposals and solutions. Strong technical expertise in Salesforce multi-cloud solutions, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Platform. Salesforce Architect certification: Application Architect, System Architect, and ideally Certified Technical Architect (CTA). Proficient in integration patterns, API design, and enterprise architecture principles, as well as tools like MuleSoft. Solid understanding of DevSecOps methodologies, Salesforce DX Second-Generation Packaging, and modern CI/CD pipelines. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leadership. If you don't know the difference between that and management, this just isn't going to work out. Experience generating executive-level reports and dashboards on program health, milestones, and financial performance. Experience identifying areas of improvement and recommending optimizations. Proven team player and team builder. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Proven experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA). Preferred: Masters Degree, preferably in Information Technology, and 12+ years of experience or equivalent education and/or experience. Experience with Human-Centered Design. Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $175,000 to $220,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Steampunk is a
Change Agent
in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our
Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an
employee-owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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Are you a leader? Energetic? Ever worked as part of a program that’s Agile? Know DevSecOps? Want to work with a great group of people in a growing company? If so…read on. Are you interested in being an agent of change on a team committed to achieving client-focused, mission-driven excellence? Steampunk is seeking an accomplished and visionary
Senior Salesforce Technical Architect
to oversee the technical design and strategy, delivery excellence, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions across an entire portfolio or key client account. This role will provide technical leadership, governance, and architectural oversight to ensure alignment with business objectives and best practices. Contributions As a
Senior Salesforce Technical Architect , you will be the leader, driving technical delivery in a government client consulting environment. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships, coaching, mentoring, and managing a program with a proven track record of leading deployments of solutions in a federal government contracting Salesforce environment. Technical Leadership and Portfolio Oversight Define and own the
technical architecture and strategy
for the client portfolio, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions. Oversee and guide a team of project-level Salesforce Technical Architects , ensuring alignment with the portfolio-level vision and best practices. Act as the
technical authority
for the account, providing governance, oversight, and resolution for complex technical challenges. Drive
standardization
and reusable frameworks across projects to optimize delivery efficiency. Ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and leverage Salesforce’s multi-cloud capabilities effectively. Business Development and Account Growth Partner with account executives and delivery teams to
identify growth opportunities
and develop proposals for new work. Leverage technical expertise to
expand Salesforce footprint
by recommending and pitching innovative solutions that align with client business goals. Actively participate in client discussions, building trust and showcasing thought leadership to influence decision-making. Contribute to
proposal creation, solution design, and estimation
for new Salesforce initiatives, ensuring feasibility and ROI for the client. Establish and nurture relationships with client stakeholders to understand their evolving needs and position the organization as a strategic partner. Team Leadership and Mentorship Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Salesforce Technical Architects and developers. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Provide technical coaching to ensure delivery teams consistently meet quality and performance expectations. Delivery Excellence and Governance Ensure all projects adhere to Salesforce and industry
best practices , including security, scalability, and compliance requirements. Conduct regular
architecture reviews
and provide oversight to maintain consistency and alignment with portfolio goals. Oversee the adoption of modern DevSecOps and CI/CD practices across the portfolio for efficient and reliable deployments. Anticipate risks related to scalability, performance, and integration, and provide proactive mitigation strategies. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Stay abreast of Salesforce’s evolving ecosystem, including new products, features, and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities to leverage Salesforce innovations to
drive business value
and improve client outcomes. Build and enforce
technical standards and governance models
to ensure sustainable and high-quality delivery. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information Technology, and 14+ years of experience or equivalent education and/or experience. Proven background in federal government contracting and project management. 12+ years of Salesforce experience, with at least 5 years in a senior architect role managing large-scale Salesforce portfolios or accounts, including oversight of multiple projects and teams. Experience overseeing custom Salesforce implementations for a Federal Government client. Ability to get a Federal Clearance. Proficient in Microsoft Visio. Demonstrated experience providing oversight of multiple large-scale projects, managing the strategic approach of an account’s Center of Excellence. Proven success in business development, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and contributing to proposals and solutions. Strong technical expertise in Salesforce multi-cloud solutions, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Platform. Salesforce Architect certification: Application Architect, System Architect, and ideally Certified Technical Architect (CTA). Proficient in integration patterns, API design, and enterprise architecture principles, as well as tools like MuleSoft. Solid understanding of DevSecOps methodologies, Salesforce DX Second-Generation Packaging, and modern CI/CD pipelines. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leadership. If you don't know the difference between that and management, this just isn't going to work out. Experience generating executive-level reports and dashboards on program health, milestones, and financial performance. Experience identifying areas of improvement and recommending optimizations. Proven team player and team builder. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Proven experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA). Preferred: Masters Degree, preferably in Information Technology, and 12+ years of experience or equivalent education and/or experience. Experience with Human-Centered Design. Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $175,000 to $220,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Steampunk is a
Change Agent
in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our
Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an
employee-owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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