Job Description

We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.



This type of work--work that changes the world--is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Overview

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and seasoned

Salesforce Technical Architect

to provide strategic technical leadership for our enterprise level initiatives, particularly within the Go To Market domain. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in defining, designing, and guiding the implementation of highly scalable, secure, and robust Salesforce solutions across various clouds. You will serve as a principal technical authority, mentoring development teams and shaping our long term architectural vision and roadmap. If you are a visionary architect who thrives on solving complex business problems with cutting edge Salesforce technologies and aspire to be a role model, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Do

Architectural Vision & Strategy:

Lead the definition and evolution of our enterprise Salesforce architecture, crafting a strategic vision and roadmap that aligns with business objectives and leverages the full potential of the Salesforce platform and its products covering Lead To Cash(including Sales Cloud, CPQ, Community Cloud).

Solution Design:

Design comprehensive, end to end technical solutions for complex cross functional projects and enterprise programs. This includes detailed architectural blueprints, data models, integration strategies, and technical specifications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

Provide expert technical guidance and instruction to Salesforce development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices, coding standards, and solution integrity.

Proof of Concept & Innovation:

Drive innovation by conceptualizing and developing Proofs of Concept (POCs) to evaluate new Salesforce features, third-party integrations, or custom solutions, effectively demonstrating their value and feasibility to stakeholders.

Planning:

Collaborate closely with product owners and development teams to understand user stories, assess technical complexity, and provide accurate, effort-based estimates for large scale initiatives.

Platform Expertise :

Stay informed about current Salesforce releases, new features, product roadmaps, and industry best practices. Act as a subject matter expert, advocating for strategic platform enhancements and optimal architectural patterns.

Architectural Governance:

Establish and enforce architectural governance, design principles, and technical standards. Conduct comprehensive design reviews and provide oversight to ensure solution quality, security, and adherence to enterprise architecture.

Technical Debt Management:

Proactively identify, analyze, and propose strategies for managing and reducing technical debt within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field from a top-tier university.

Experience:

10+ years of extensive experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, with a proven track record of full lifecycle Salesforce implementation, design, and architecture for enterprise-grade solutions.

Salesforce Certifications:

Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or actively on the CTA path, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of Salesforce architecture. Additional certifications such as Application Architect, System Architect, Sales Cloud Consultant, CPQ Specialist, and Integration Architecture Designer are highly desirable.

Deep Salesforce Product Expertise:

Profound functional and technical understanding of multiple Salesforce Clouds, including Sales Cloud, CPQ, Communities, and Quote-to-Cash processes (especially in SaaS and recurring revenue models)

Integration Acumen:

Extensive experience designing and implementing complex integrations between Salesforce and 3rd party applications using various integration patterns (SOAP/REST API, Platform Events, Middleware like Boomi).

Hands On Experience:

Strong understanding of Salesforce platform and it's capabilities including hands on experience for custom development, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWCs), and Aura components.

Architectural Principles:

Expertise in designing for scalability, performance, security, and maintainability on the Salesforce platform, including knowledge of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures) and data migration strategies.

Agile & DevOps:

Expert level understanding and practical application of Agile/Scrum methodologies, with experience driving architectural decisions within an agile development framework. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Salesforce deployments is a plus.

Leadership & Mentorship:

Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a strong ability to mentor, guide, and influence technical teams and stakeholders.

Communication & Presentation:

Exceptional oral and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts and strategic recommendations to both technical and non technical audiences.

Independent & Strategic Thinking:

Proven ability to work autonomously, make critical architectural decisions, and drive strategic initiatives with minimal supervision, demonstrating thought leadership and proactive problem-solving.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Pure Innovation

: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.

Pure Growth

: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area(TM), Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials(TM) and certified as a Great Place to Work!

Pure Team

: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you're invited to an interview.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

We're forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn't just accepted but embraced. That's why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.


Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you're a good match, please apply.