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Progress · 15 hours ago

Salesforce Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$202K/yr - $238K/yr

10+ years exp

Progress is a trusted provider of software that enables customers to develop, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications. They are seeking an Enterprise Application Architect to lead the design and execution of a modern architecture for their quote-to-cash ecosystem, enabling rapid product launches and eliminating system constraints.

ComputerEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop a deep end-to-end understanding of our quote-to-cash architecture, spanning Salesforce CPQ, order management, licensing/provisioning, billing, entitlements, and downstream integrations

Design and propose a modern, decoupled architectural blueprint that removes systemic constraints and enables rapid introduction of new SKUs and products upon requirements completion

Define clear domain boundaries, integration contracts, and ownership models so individual components of the value stream can evolve independently

Partner with Product, Finance, Engineering, and Go-To-Market stakeholders to align architecture with business needs, quoting flexibility, and operational scale

Collaborate with the Director of Salesforce Engineering and full-stack development teams to deliver incremental modernization, avoiding multi-year re-platforming efforts

Drive architectural decisions that favor simplicity, modularity, and iterative value, rather than complex, over-engineered solutions

Establish architecture governance, patterns, and design principles that accelerate—rather than hinder—delivery

Ensure downstream systems (licensing, provisioning, billing, entitlements) are unblocked from CPQ-centric constraints and can evolve through well-designed APIs and event-driven integrations

Increase organizational resilience by distributing knowledge, reducing single-threaded dependency on legacy subject-matter experts, and enabling global teams to execute independently

Qualification

SalesforceCPQ processesAPI-first architectureEnterprise architectureIncremental modernizationEvent-driven architectureDevOps practicesSKU lifecycle managementSalesforce certificationsTOGAF certificationSystems thinkerInfluential communicatorCollaborative partnerOutcome-drivenResilient change leader

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred

10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or senior technical design roles within complex SaaS environments

Proven track record designing modular, loosely coupled architectures that support rapid product and SKU iteration

Deep experience with Salesforce, CPQ processes, and quote-to-cash ecosystems, including downstream integrations into licensing, billing, financial systems, and entitlement platforms

Expertise in API-first, domain-driven, and event-driven architecture patterns

Demonstrated ability to transform rigid legacy environments into more flexible, scalable systems through incremental modernization, not just greenfield rebuilds

Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams, including offshore development models

Familiarity with modern DevOps and integration approaches that enable independent deployment and domain separation

Familiarity with SKU lifecycle management, especially in multi-channel environments (e.g., Direct, Ecom/Self-Service, Marketplace, 2-tier, Enterprise)

Exposure to M&A integration scenarios, with architectural strategies that support scalability and adaptability

Systems thinker with a simplification mindset — sees the whole, but designs elegant, minimal solutions

Influential communicator — able to challenge historical assumptions and shift mindsets without creating friction

Calm authority in complexity — brings clarity, structure, and confidence to ambiguous or politically sensitive discussions

Collaborative partner — works cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market leaders to align on outcomes

Teacher and enabler — elevates others, distributes knowledge, and builds shared understanding across regions and teams

Outcome-driven — anchors architectural decisions in measurable business results, not academic purity

Resilient change leader — persistent, patient, and able to drive sustained progress through legacy constraints

Preferred

Salesforce certifications such as Application Architect, System Architect, or CPQ Specialist are highly desirable

TOGAF certification a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Tuition Reimbursement program.

Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.

Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback

Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays.

A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Company

Progress

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Progress is a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications.

Founded in 1981

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.progress.com

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