CGI · 11 hours ago
Salesforce Solution Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $276K/yr
5+ years expCGI Group, Inc. is a leading IT and business consulting services firm, and they are seeking a Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of impactful Salesforce solutions for public sector clients. The role involves owning the solution architecture, guiding teams, and ensuring alignment with best practices to improve public service outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Own end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture from discovery through implementation and post-go-live support
Translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce solutions
Define architectural tradeoffs, document key decisions, and manage technical risk and debt
Ensure solutions align with CGI architectural standards, Salesforce best practices, and public sector requirements
Lead client discovery sessions and roadmap discussions to define current-state challenges and future-state vision
Act as a trusted advisor challenging assumptions and guiding clients toward solutions that deliver real business outcomes
Facilitate discussions with both business and technical stakeholders to extract critical requirements and align on solution direction
Serve as design authority throughout delivery, guiding development teams through complex implementation challenges
Partner closely with Salesforce developers to ensure solutions meet quality, performance, security, and timeline expectations
Provide hands-on support, including configuration or development, when needed to unblock teams or accelerate delivery
Mentor and coach Salesforce team members, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Define and validate non-functional requirements including security, performance, accessibility (508/WCAG), scalability, and compliance
Establish and enforce Salesforce architectural standards, reusable patterns, and design governance
Ensure solutions meet public sector expectations for data privacy, auditability, and reliability
Design Salesforce solutions within broader enterprise ecosystems
Define integration strategies, data ownership, and API patterns across systems of record and engagement
Collaborate with enterprise architects, integration teams, and external partners as needed
Shape and groom Salesforce product backlogs, ensuring clarity and alignment with solution design
Provide guidance on effective user story writing and acceptance criteria
Create and maintain high-quality technical design documentation
Illustrate designs using tools such as Visio, Lucid, and Mural
Support proposal and business development efforts by contributing solution designs, estimates, scope input, and project plans
Partner with sales, clients, and CGI practice leaders to prescribe complete, forward-looking solutions
Contribute to CGI's Salesforce practice through thought leadership, reusable assets, and best practices
Stay current on Salesforce releases, features, and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of hands-on Salesforce experience in a Solution Architect or similar role
Deep expertise in Salesforce configuration and customization, including governor limits, licensing, and platform constraints
Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and multi-org deployment strategies
Experience with Salesforce front-end and back-end development, including: Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Framework, Visualforce, Apex, REST and SOAP web services
Proven experience writing Apex code, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and SOQL
Experience designing Salesforce integrations using standard patterns (iPaaS or custom)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to lead, coach, and influence teams of Salesforce professionals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and recommend improvements
Salesforce Application Architect and/or System Architect certification (or actively pursuing certification)
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce data migrations
OmniStudio experience
Salesforce Public Sector Solutions experience
Experience developing applications for the Salesforce AppExchange
Experience working in state or local government environments, particularly within the Texas public sector (e.g., Texas state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, or municipalities)
Familiarity with Texas-specific public sector processes, compliance requirements, or regulatory environments
Experience developing public sector RFP responses / client proposals
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs
Company
CGI
CGI is an IT and business consulting services firm that offers consulting, cyber security, cloud, and IT services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550.87M
1998-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
François Boulanger
President and Chief Executive Officer at CGI
Raymond McMann
VP, Global Oil & Gas Industry
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