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Lead technical design and delivery of scalable Salesforce architectures with emphasis on unifying customer data via Data Cloud. Translate business requirements into solutions, define system architecture and data models, oversee development and integrations, enforce coding standards, estimate technical effort, and support sales and client-facing activities.
Salesforce Technical Architect (Data 360)
Location: Remote (United States)
Summary
Thunder's Technical Architect (TA) is a leadership role focused on designing and driving a scalable Salesforce architecture, vision, and strategy for customers — increasingly centered on unifying customer data through Salesforce Data 360 alongside core CRM platforms. You'll partner closely with customer business and technology stakeholders to ensure the technical roadmap directly enables their desired business outcomes.
This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and strong consulting skills, focusing on problem-solving and leading technical projects within the Salesforce ecosystem. You will be responsible for the technical design, technology selection, integration strategy, and development methodology, while also governing the execution of development work.
Technical Architects at Thunder are problem-solvers - so here's your chance to showcase your tenacity and help redefine how technical architecture can be delivered, focusing on digging deep to solve customer problems!
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Technical Leader for customer engagements from inception through support
- Translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platforms and products
- Define the system architecture and identify gaps between the current and desired end-states to deliver a comprehensive CRM and customer data solution
- Architect Data 360 (and other Salesforce cloud) implementations — including data modeling, harmonization, identity resolution, calculated insights, and activation strategies — as part of a unified customer data platform
- Forecast detailed estimates for proposed solutions and clearly articulate the benefits and risks of feasibility and functionality
- Create diagrams, draft design documentation, and employ best practices to lead technical aspects of implementation and optimization projects
- Oversee the development team to ensure the system meets client expectations, proper testing is conducted, and performance is monitored
- Partner with offshore and nearshore resources to conduct code reviews, uphold coding standards, and clarify design decisions
- Help to define and enforce coding and documentation standards at Thunder
- Remain current on Salesforce product and technical capabilities
- Support sales efforts by accurately estimating the technical level of effort
- Demonstrate expertise through blog writing, public speaking, and client presentations
Qualifications:
- 7-10+ years of technical or consulting experience within the Salesforce ecosystem, specifically as an architect, solution engineer, IT consultant, or developer in a customer-facing role that provided differentiated software technology solutions
- 4+ years' experience as a Technical Architect, with 2+ years of hands-on experience architecting Salesforce Data Cloud solutions, including data ingestion (batch/streaming connectors), identity resolution and unification, calculated insights, segmentation, and activation to downstream channels (Marketing Cloud, ad platforms, etc.)
- Key additional areas of expertise we're looking for: Service Cloud, MuleSoft, ARM, Marketing Cloud, AWS/Amazon Connect, etc.
- Technical skill set should include system design and architecture, Lightning Component development, Flows definition, Salesforce configuration, Apex class development, API integration, and Data Cloud data modeling/architecture
- Expert in custom and managed-package API integrations (RESTful + SOAP)
- Proven implementation using Salesforce Integration Patterns
- Expertise in data modeling and complex data migrations, including harmonized data models spanning Data Cloud and core CRM objects
- Active Salesforce certifications required, including Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant certification, with willingness to achieve additional certifications on emerging technologies
Why Thunder? Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job.
- A Culture of Builders – We’re a remote-first, global team of curious, collaborative problem-solvers. You’ll have the opportunity to refine processes, solve challenges, and help shape the future of Salesforce and Amazon consulting. If you’re excited to build, innovate, and grow, you’ll fit right in.
- Forge Your Own Path – At Thunder, you’re not just filling a role—you’re shaping it. Whether it’s jumping into presales, refining our methodology, or building something entirely new, the opportunity to innovate is yours to take.
Perks In Store for You:
- Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
- Ownership & Impact – Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building. Come make your mark!
- Level Up Your Career – Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
- Work from anywhere (well, almost 😉) - Enjoy the freedom of remote work, flexible PTO (with a 2-week minimum!), and generous leave policies - because the best work happens where you’re happiest.
- People-First Flexibility – We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
At Thunder, we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 to $210,000 and represents the national base pay targets for this role across all U.S. locations. This disclosed range does not include additional compensation components such as discretionary bonuses, equity, or our standard employee benefits package. Actual individual pay decisions are based on a rigorous assessment of job-related factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, relevant certifications, and specific level of professional experience. Please note that it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation is tailored to the unique facts and circumstances of each specific case.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If most of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to please apply for this role. Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.
Thunder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. All resumes submitted by recruitment agencies to any employee via email, the Internet (including LinkedIn), or directly without a fully-executed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Thunder, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.
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