Salesforce Technical Architect

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect to join our State and Local Government (SLG) Practice within the Platforms Capability Group. This role is critical to architecting scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions for SLG clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a consulting mindset, and a passion for innovation in the public sector.

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Up to 25%

None

• Lead the technical design of Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with client business needs and platform best practices.
• Architect and implement Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, including complex data models, integrations, and automation.
• Manage end-to-end technical delivery across all phases: discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Provide pre-sales technical support, including solutioning, effort estimation, and staffing recommendations.
• Conduct technical discovery sessions to understand client requirements and translate them into scalable architecture.
• Design and oversee integration strategies with third-party systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL tools.
• Guide data migration efforts from legacy systems to Salesforce.
• Ensure technical feasibility, performance, and security of proposed solutions.
• Mentor developers and junior architects, providing hands‑on technical coaching and code reviews.
• Stay current with Salesforce product releases, emerging technologies, and platform capabilities.
• Contribute to practice development, including reusable assets, accelerators, and delivery frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and client success.

• Minimum of TEN (10) years of professional experience.
• Active Salesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect).
• U.S. Citizenship is contractually required for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least FIVE (5) years of external consulting experience.
• At least FIVE (5) years of Salesforce implementation experience in an agile development environment.
• Proven experience in:
  • Technical architecture and solution design
  • Business process modeling and optimization
  • Integration design and implementation
  • Data migration and transformation
• Strong experience with Project management in technology and consulting settings
• Ability to lead technical teams, manage escalations, and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Excellent client-facing communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical documentation skills.

• Understanding of Public Sector entities and their common business requirements.
• Salesforce DX, Git Hub/Bitbucket, PMD, Sonar Qube.
• Agile Delivery.
• Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  practices and CI/CD pipelines.

The annual salary range for this position is $-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.