Job Description

Req ID: 339707
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Salesforce - Financial Service Cloud Architect to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana (IN-TG), India (IN).
We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Architect with proven expertise in Financial Services Cloud (FSC), Identity & Access Management (SSO), and Salesforce Shield. This role requires providing strategic technical leadership, defining solution architecture, and ensuring security and compliance for Salesforce implementations in the financial domain.
The Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, security teams, developers, and administrators to design scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant Salesforce solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end solution design for Salesforce programs across FSC, Sales/Service, and Experience Clouds.
• Define enterprise architecture standards, security frameworks, and governance models.
• Translate complex financial business requirements into secure, scalable Salesforce solutions.
• Collaborate with CIO/CTO, InfoSec, and compliance teams to align architecture with organizational strategy.
• Financial Services Cloud (FSC)
• Architect FSC solutions including data models, advisor workspaces, client/household hierarchies, and referral tracking.
• Design industry-specific workflows for wealth management, banking, lending, and insurance.
• Oversee FSC customization and integration with core banking/financial systems.
• Identity & Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Define identity and access strategy across Salesforce and external systems.
• Architect SSO solutions using SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, etc.
• Integrate Salesforce with enterprise IdPs (Okta, Azure AD, Ping, ADFS).
• Establish MFA, identity licensing, and user provisioning strategies.
• Salesforce Shield & Security
• Define and enforce policies using Shield Platform Encryption, Event Monitoring, and Field Audit Trail.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, SOC2 and other industry regulations.
• Collaborate with InfoSec to embed Salesforce into enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead security reviews, threat modeling, and performance tuning.

Leadership & Governance

• Guide development teams, consultants, and admins on architectural best practices.
• Conduct design authority reviews and ensure adherence to architectural blueprints.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to technical teams.
• Partner with program managers and product owners to ensure delivery excellence.
• Required Skills & Qualifications
• 10+ years of Salesforce experience, with at least 4+ years in an Architect role.
• Proven expertise in Financial Services Cloud (Wealth Management, Insurance, Retail Banking).
• Strong background in SSO, Identity Management, and Access Controls.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of Salesforce Shield (Encryption, Event Monitoring, Audit Trail).
• Strong integration expertise with APIs, Middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica), and core banking systems.

Salesforce certifications highly preferred:

• Certified Application Architect / System Architect (minimum)
• Certified Technical Architect (CTA) (big plus)
• Financial Services Cloud Accredited Professional
• Identity & Access Management Designer
• Sharing & Visibility Designer
• Security & Privacy Accredited Professional

Nice to Have

• Experience in enterprise-scale financial digital transformation programs.
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), and Metadata strategy.
• Familiarity with DevOps & CI/CD pipelines (Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, Git).
• Exposure to Einstein AI, Tableau CRM, and advanced analytics in financial services."""

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at
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