Penrod · 8 hours ago
Technical Architect - Salesforce
Penrod is a dynamic, high-growth global consulting firm specializing in digital transformation and operational excellence across the Health & Life Sciences sector. They are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to own the technical success of Salesforce solutions, guiding development teams and ensuring the quality of deliverables while balancing architectural vision with hands-on oversight.
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Responsibilities
Define and own the architectural vision for complex Salesforce projects, making all major technical decisions including data model design, integration patterns, security frameworks, and non-functional requirements
Translate functional requirements into robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions that align with client business objectives and industry best practices
Provide final sign-off on all technical designs, architecture trade-offs, and deviation requests, ensuring every decision supports the project's long-term technical health and scalability
Maintain and evolve the technology roadmap in partnership with clients, proactively identifying and recommending emerging technologies, new tooling, and long-term scalability options to ensure solutions remain at the forefront of the industry
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to Lead Consultants and Project Managers, using deep expertise to navigate challenges with complex integrations, technical blockers, and architectural decisions
Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to ensure projects stay on track, delivering solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements
Proactively manage and escalate technical risks and blockers, serving as the primary point of contact for critical technical issues that could impact project success
Exercise authority to pause development or escalate issues when non-functional requirements are at risk, accompanied by impact analysis and recommended solutions to resolve issues and unblock progress
Lead and mentor development teams, including more junior developers, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality technical work across onshore and nearshore teams
Oversee and hold teams accountable to established technical outcomes, coding standards, and architectural principles
Review and approve designs from technical specialists (e.g., Data Cloud, Health Cloud, MuleSoft, AI/automation), ensuring all components integrate seamlessly and align with the overall solution architecture
Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving within development teams
Establish and enforce technical governance frameworks, including code review standards, testing protocols, and deployment practices
Ensure solutions adhere to Salesforce best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements specific to the Health & Life Sciences industry (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR)
Monitor technical debt and proactively recommend remediation strategies to maintain system performance and maintainability
Drive continuous improvement in technical processes, tools, and methodologies across projects
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in Salesforce technical architecture and development, with at least 3+ years in a Technical Architect or similar leadership role
Deep expertise in Salesforce platform architecture, including Service Cloud, Health Cloud, Sales Cloud, Experience Cloud, and/or other Salesforce products
Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations with multiple integrations and custom development components
Demonstrated experience within the Health & Life Sciences (HLS) industry, specifically working with hospital systems, payers, life sciences organizations, or large clinical organizations
Strong understanding of integration patterns and technologies (REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, middleware platforms, ETL tools)
Experience with data architecture, including data modeling, data migration strategies, and master data management
Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and declarative Salesforce development tools
Active Salesforce certifications required (minimum: Platform Developer I, Application Architect or System Architect)
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong project management discipline and the ability to manage multiple technical workstreams concurrently
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and DevOps practices
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically to client sites as required
Preferred
Additional relevant certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Technical Architect, Data Architect, Integration Architect, B2C Commerce Architect)
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for eligible employees
Employer-paid short-term disability
Unlimited PTO
Volunteer Time Off
10 company holidays
401k + 4% Company Match + No Vesting Period
Monthly wellness and phone stipends
Training cost coverage
Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Annual company get-together — Penrod Palooza!
Company
Penrod
Penrod develops and offers Salesforce.com solutions and consulting services.
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Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8M2022-02-03Series Unknown· $8M
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