Salesforce Technical Architect
- Toronto, ON, Canada
The annual salary for this position is between $138K - $160K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. · Full-time
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- The annual salary for this position is between $138K - $160K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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About The Role
As a Salesforce Technical Architect, you will be a valued member of our Salesforce practice and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, development teams, and program leadership to ensure the successful delivery of complex, scalable Salesforce implementations with a strong focus on Financial Services Cloud (FSC) and industry clouds.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
In This Role, You Will
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $138K - $160K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
As a Salesforce Technical Architect, you will be a valued member of our Salesforce practice and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, development teams, and program leadership to ensure the successful delivery of complex, scalable Salesforce implementations with a strong focus on Financial Services Cloud (FSC) and industry clouds.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead end-to-end Salesforce architecture across the Salesforce Platform, Service Cloud, Financial Services Cloud (FSC), and industry clouds - including mapping out-of-the-box solutions to business requirements within Salesforce FSC Claims.
- Design and deliver scalable, best-practice solutions leveraging Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, Integration APIs, Platform Events, and Salesforce-native capabilities.
- Architect enterprise integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, middleware, and event-driven patterns, ensuring seamless connectivity across the technology landscape.
- Establish governance frameworks, including data architecture, security models, DevOps strategies, and deployment pipelines, to underpin reliable and compliant solution delivery.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and delivery teams, while conducting architecture reviews, technical assessments, and solution design workshops with both internal and client stakeholders.
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- Proven experience as a Salesforce Technical Architect or Senior Technical Lead, with a strong track record of delivering end-to-end Salesforce implementations at enterprise scale.
- Deep hands-on expertise with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC), Service Cloud, and Salesforce Platform - including FSC Claims, data models, and industry-specific configuration.
- Demonstrated ability to design and build integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, middleware technologies, and event-driven architecture patterns.
- Strong command of Salesforce development technologies, including Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and Platform Events, with the ability to evaluate build-vs-configure trade-offs.
- Experience establishing data architecture, security models, DevOps practices, and deployment strategies for complex Salesforce programs, including governance and compliance considerations.
- Active Salesforce certifications, such as Salesforce Certified Application Architect, System Architect, or CTA (Certified Technical Architect).
- Experience working in or architecting solutions for the Financial Services or Insurance industry, particularly in claims or policy management domains.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and the ability to translate architectural decisions into executive-level communication.
- Proven ability to lead solution design workshops and technical assessments with both business and IT stakeholders in large-scale transformation programs.
- Experience in a consulting or professional services environment, working across multiple client engagements simultaneously.
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $138K - $160K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end Salesforce architecture and deliver scalable solutions across Salesforce Platform, Service Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, and industry clouds. Architect integrations and governance frameworks, and provide technical leadership through design reviews, assessments, and workshops with client and internal teams.
Requirements
Candidates need enterprise-scale Salesforce architecture or technical leadership experience, deep expertise in Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, and Salesforce Platform, and hands-on knowledge of Salesforce development and integration technologies. They should also have experience with data architecture, security, DevOps, deployment strategies, and governance; Salesforce certifications and financial services or insurance experience are advantageous.
Skills
- Salesforce Architecture
- Financial Services Cloud
- Service Cloud
- FSC Claims
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components
- Salesforce Flows
- Platform Events
- REST/SOAP APIs
- MuleSoft
- Enterprise Integration
- Data Architecture
- Security Models
- DevOps
- Deployment Pipelines
- Technical Leadership
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Categories
- Technology
- Software
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Salesforce Platform
- Salesforce Technical Architect
- Financial Services Cloud
- FSC Claims
- Service Cloud
- Industry Clouds
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components
- Salesforce Flows
- REST APIs
- SOAP APIs
- MuleSoft
- Middleware
- Platform Events
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Enterprise Integration
- Data Architecture
- Security Models
- DevOps
- Deployment Pipelines
- Governance
- Compliance
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect
- Salesforce System Architect
- Certified Technical Architect
- TOGAF
- Insurance
- Claims Management
- Policy Management
- Solution Design Workshops