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AArete lists this Salesforce Architect opportunity in vienna, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Salesforce Architect
AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.
We're a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S., India, and Europe. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Arete." And excellence is exactly what we strive for.
We're celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes' World's Best Management Consulting Firms - and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete's "Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.
AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment. The Role
We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Solution/Technical Architect to lead the design, solutioning, and delivery of Salesforce solutions across client engagements. This role will serve as a subject matter expert, providing architectural guidance and technical strategy recommendations across Salesforce products, including Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Nonprofit Cloud, and Marketing Cloud. The architect will assess the current Salesforce landscape, identify gaps and opportunities, and design scalable solutions aligned with health plan operations and business goals.
Work You'll Do
Design Salesforce solutions leveraging Health Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud within a healthcare payer context
Provide guidance on Salesforce data models, security, and best practices
Evaluate and recommend integration approaches between Salesforce and enterprise systems such as claims platforms and EHRs
Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and leadership to translate strategy into actionable recommendations
Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive audiences
Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution and technical architecture across assessments, implementations, and optimization engagements
Partner with client stakeholders and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation approaches
Lead technical discovery and current-state architecture assessments, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
Design scalable Salesforce solutions that are aligned with business requirements and Salesforce best practices
Define system integrations, data models, security models, and deployment strategies across Salesforce and external systems
Provide technical leadership to development teams, including code reviews, design guidance, and ensuring adherence to Salesforce architectural best practices
Support business development activities including solutioning, level of effort estimates, and proposal development
Contribute to thegrowth of the AArete's Salesforce practice
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
5+ years of hands on Salesforce platform experience, including architecture or lead developer roles, with deep expertise in Health Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud
Deep expertise in:Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, APIs (REST/SOAP), Omni Studio
Data modeling, sharing rules, and security architecture and best practices
Integration patterns (middleware, ETL, event-based, Mulesoft preferred)
DevOps / CI-CD tools (DevOps Center, Git, Copado, Gearset, etc.)
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions in healthcare or payer environments
Strong understanding of SDLC, agile delivery, and technical governance
Demonstrated ability to conduct technical assessments, gap analyses, and develop strategic roadmaps
Experience supporting large scale Salesforce implementations or enterprise assessments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non technical stakeholders, including executive leadership
Willingness to engage in direct client interaction, including travel to client location
Preferred Requirements
Salesforce Architect Certification (Technical Architect, System Architect, or Application Architect)
Salesforce Certified Health Cloud Consultant
Salesforce Certified Integration Architect
Experience integrating Salesforce with claims systems, EHRs, or other healthcare enterprise platforms
Prior experience supporting Salesforce strategic assessments or transformation initiatives
Based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
Own Your Day flexible work policy
Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
Generous paid parental leave options
Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
Charitable contribution matching program
New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
Bike share discount program
The estimated base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $175,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors, including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.
AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available. We put humans at the center of our work
We're a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.
But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.And we've been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.
We've earned a Great Place to Work Certification and been named a World's Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault's Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.
Learn more about our award-winning culture We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-DNI
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