Solution Architect – Salesforce (Milton Keynes, UK) - Hybrid
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hybrid Working
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect with Salesforce expertise to lead solution design across multiple orgs and products, including Sales, Service, Financial Services, Experience, and Shield. Reporting to the Head of Domain Architecture, you will take ownership of Salesforce solution design standards and processes, working closely with a Senior Technical Architect responsible for detailed technical designs.
You will collaborate with a newly established Centre of Excellence (CoE) to define best practices, guide a team of Solution Architects, and drive the successful delivery of Salesforce initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Salesforce solution architecture across multiple orgs, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
* Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to articulate platform scope and function.
* Ensure reusability and minimal technical debt, leveraging Salesforce best practices.
* Provide oversight and guidance to Solution Architects, ensuring consistency in approach.
* Balance business needs with technical best practices, advising on technology strategy and governance.
* Develop and refine design processes, governance models, and architectural standards.
* Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, CoE, and key stakeholders to align Salesforce strategy with wider business goals.
* Proven experience in Salesforce solution architecture within enterprise environments.
* Strong understanding of Salesforce best practices, platform governance, and reusability strategies.
* Ability to apply a structured and methodical approach to solution design.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate architectural decisions effectively.
* Experience working within multi-org Salesforce environments, balancing standardisation and flexibility.
* Experience in Financial Services Cloud.
* Salesforce and non-Salesforce architecture certifications.
* Knowledge of security, data management, and platform controls within Salesforce.
* Experience working in an Enterprise Architecture function.
Location: Milton Keynes (hybrid model, 3 days per week in office).
Bonus: Eligible for a performance-related annual bonus.
Car Allowance: £6,000 per year.
Pension: 8% employer contribution (up to 12.5% with personal contributions).
Holidays: 30 days + bank holidays, increasing with service (option to purchase extra days).
Healthcare: Company-funded private medical insurance, with options for family cover.
Life & Income Protection: Employer-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, plus discounted life assurance and critical illness cover.
Share Plans: Save or invest in company share schemes.
Discounts: Access to exclusive employee financial products and offers.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Banking
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