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Salesforce Technical Architect | NZ Relocation

Salesforce Technical Architect | NZ Relocation

Datacom • Leeds, England, GB
3 days ago
Job description

About us


At Datacom, we combine technology,expertise, and talented people to helporganisationsthrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia’s leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.


Whetherwe’resupporting governments, enterpriseorganisations, or growing businesses,we’recommitted to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.


Our Team


We offer a path to align your career with your lifestyle and your inquisitive nature. As our Salesforce practice continues to grow,we’recreating exciting opportunities for experienced professionals across New Zealand to shape the future of our platform capabilities.


About the Role


We are seeking a highly experiencedSalesforce Technical Architectto lead the design, governance, and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions across our organisation.This is a senior leadership role — you will own architectural decisions, define technical strategy, and ensure our Salesforce ecosystem aligns with long-term product goals, release commitments, and exceptional end-user experiences. You’ll work at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex requirements into elegant, maintainable solutions.


This role will reuqire the successful candidate to relocate to Wellington, New Zealand.


What You’ll Do


Architecture & Design



  • Lead end-to-end solution architecture across SalesforceIndustry Cloudsand integrated systems


  • Define and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the Salesforce estate


  • Design scalable data models, security architectures (sharing rules, field-level security, Shield), and integration strategies


  • Make build vs. buy vs. configure recommendations grounded in platform best practices and business value


  • Architect event-driven and API-led integration solutions (REST, SOAP, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, MuleSoft)



Technical Leadership



  • Provide authoritative technical guidance during solution design, proposal development, and delivery phases


  • Own and maintain architectural documentation, technical diagrams (C4, UML), decision records, and standards


  • Lead architectural reviews and drive technical debt identification and remediation


  • Support product and delivery leaders with technical planning, estimation, and risk assessment



Collaboration & Mentorship



  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver robust, well-governed solutions


  • Mentor and uplift developers, senior developers, and technical leads on architecture principles, design patterns, and Salesforce best practices



Governance & Compliance



  • Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards, government regulations, and industry best practices


  • Champion DevOps maturity — CI/CD pipelines, source control (Salesforce DX, Git), automated testing, and release management


  • Drive org health, technical hygiene, and platform performance optimisation (governor limits, LDV strategies, async patterns)



What You’ll Bring


Required:



  • 10+ yearsof experience in software development or engineering, with5+ yearsfocused on Salesforce architecture and solution design


  • Proven experience designingcomplex integrations(REST, SOAP, middleware/iPaaS, Platform Events)


  • Strong understanding ofSalesforce data architecture, security models, and multi-cloud/multi-org strategies


  • Experience withSalesforce DX, CI/CD tooling(Copado, Gearset, GitHub Actions, or similar)


  • Demonstrated ability to create and presentarchitectural documentation and technical diagramsto both technical and non-technical audiences


  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities


  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for simplifying complexity



Highly Desirable:



  • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)— or actively pursuing


  • Application Architectand/orSystem Architectcredentials


  • Platform Developer IIcertification


  • Strong knowledge ofMuleSoft,Data Cloud,Einstein AI/GPT, orOmniStudio


  • Familiarity withIndustries clouds


  • Knowledge oflarge data volume (LDV)strategies,Shield Platform Encryption, andEvent Monitoring


  • Experience working ingovernment, enterprise, or regulated environments


  • Exposure to broader cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)



Culture and benefits


Join a team whereyou’llbe supported to grow your career,prioritiseyour wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits,we’recommitted to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.


We’repassionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whetheryou’redeveloping new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry,you’llbe part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.


Why you will love working here



  • Paid parental leave

  • 24/7 Employee AssistanceProgramme(DataCare)

  • Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities

  • Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training

  • Recognitionprogrammesthat celebrategreat work

  • Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits

  • Meaningful work that makes a real impact

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