Salesforce Architect

AArete
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
200 Crescent Court (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2026
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 the growth 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 Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship 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