Salesforce Architect

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is continuously seeking talented candidates to join our elite team of Business Transformation professionals. Qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply to our current and prospective openings listed below. Professionals who do not match our current vacancies may apply to the " General Interest " requisition to be considered for future opportunities.

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting edge, cross disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

The Salesforce Architect will lead the design and implementation of Salesforce based solutions supporting a Department of Defense client's mission critical business processes. This role will define scalable architecture, guide platform configuration and customization, and ensure solutions align with client data governance and security requirements. The position works closely with program stakeholders and technical teams to translate mission needs into effective, sustainable Salesforce capabilities.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities:

• Design and document Salesforce platform architecture to support current and future business process needs
• Lead configuration and customization of Salesforce objects, workflows, flows, and automation to meet client requirements
• Define and enforce data governance, security, and access control models within the Salesforce environment
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Oversee integration of Salesforce with other enterprise systems and data sources
• Guide development teams on best practices for Salesforce customization, coding standards, and release management
• Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations to improve platform performance and reliability
• Support testing, deployment, and change management activities for new Salesforce releases and enhancements
• Develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, data models, and design specifications
• Stay current on Salesforce platform updates and recommend adoption of new features where beneficial

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of experience in Salesforce architecture, development, or administration
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions at an enterprise scale
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model, security architecture, and integration patterns
• Experience with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce APIs
• Familiarity with Salesforce Government Cloud or similarly regulated environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to analyze technical challenges and contribute to effective solutions in a team environment
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect or Application Architect certification
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal government programs
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices for Salesforce
• Experience with data integration tools such as MuleSoft or similar middleware platforms
• Master's degree in a related technical field

Work Environment and Mental/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be