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Thunder · 1 day ago

Technical Architect - Salesforce (Cleared)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Thunder is a remote-first, global team focused on building innovative solutions in Salesforce consulting. The Federal Technical Architect is a hands-on leader responsible for designing and governing digital transformation solutions, ensuring compliance and technical quality while leading a team in a complex multi-cloud environment.

Business IntelligenceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end technical strategy for large-scale PSS projects, ensuring seamless orchestration between Service Cloud (case management), Experience Cloud (constituent portals), and Marketing Cloud (automated journey-based communication)

Architect and deploy Agentforce solutions to automate complex Federal workflows, leveraging Data Cloud and LLMs to provide intelligent, compliant constituent interactions

Design secure, scalable integration architectures between Salesforce Government Cloud and external Federal legacy systems using REST/SOAP, OAuth, and SAML, adhering to NIEM standards

Serve as the principal technical liaison between development teams and Federal stakeholders (ISSOs, EAs), mitigating risks related to performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities

Own the CI/CD strategy for a complex multi-cloud environment, ensuring automated deployment pipelines meet stringent Federal DevSecOps and change management requirements

Lead a team of developers through rigorous code reviews, promoting "security-by-design" and minimizing technical debt across all Salesforce clouds

Stay updated with the latest Salesforce trends—including Government Cloud Plus, Service Cloud, and Agentforce—to provide innovative solutions for Federal clients

Qualification

Salesforce developmentService CloudExperience CloudSalesforce Certified Application ArchitectSalesforce Certified System ArchitectAgentforceFedRAMP complianceFISMA complianceSection 508 complianceAgile (Scrum/SAFe)Stakeholder managementStrategic planningSalesforce Certified AI AssociateData Cloud ConsultantSalesforce OmniStudio Consultant

Required

8-10+ years of Salesforce development/architecture experience, with 5+ years specifically in Federal/Public Sector programs

Proven experience architecting solutions that span Service Cloud and Experience Cloud

Practical understanding of (or experience with) Agentforce, Einstein 1 Platform, and/or Data 360

Strong understanding of FedRAMP, FISMA, and Section 508/WCAG compliance

Proven ability to lead development teams in an Agile (Scrum/SAFe) environment

Exceptional stakeholder management and executive-level presentation skills

Strong strategic planning, governance, and organizational skills

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs in cleared delivery environments

US Citizenship required

Active Secret Security Clearance required

Bachelor's degree required

Required Certifications: Salesforce Certified Application Architect and System Architect

Preferred

Familiarity with Marketing Cloud integration (Connectors, API) is highly preferred

Preferred Certifications: Salesforce Certified AI Associate, Data Cloud Consultant, Salesforce OmniStudio Consultant, and/or Developer

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.

Ownership & Impact – Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building. Come make your mark!

Level Up Your Career – Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.

People-First Flexibility – We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally.