Salesforce Platform Architect

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams.  We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Job SummaryThe Salesforce Platform Architect will be instrumental in designing and implementing a robust architecture to support our Lead-to-Cash transformation. They will contribute to long-term strategic planning for Equinix’s Salesforce Org and ecosystem and work closely with IT product owners, business partners, and OCTO to define the architecture, security measures, scalability, and overall solution strategy aligned with our new processes.The Platform Architect will design the architecture and technology strategy to support our Lead-to-Cash program, whose vision is “Make it easy for sellers to win and for leaders to coach and influence the outcome." The strategy will include a broader long-term scope of Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, Forecasting, and Sales Planning (Territory/Quota and Communities).ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop the overall Salesforce platform architecture and technology strategy for Equinix’s new Salesforce environment, ensuring it aligns with our organization's IT strategy and business objectivesCollaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into scalable, reliable, secure, and efficient platform design and strategy leveraging out-of-box capabilitiesDefine and maintain principles for the architecture and design of the Salesforce platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and maximization of out-of-the-box capabilitiesCollaborate with IT teams to establish and enforce best practices for Salesforce org configuration, integration, and development, maintaining a streamlined user experienceLead the design and implementation of a complex, AI-ready, enterprise Salesforce environment, focusing on system integrations, data migrations, and leveraging native capabilitiesDevelop system architectures to accommodate business, customer, and product growth, ensuring the platform can scale effectively as business demands increase across systemsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and development teams, ensuring adherence to Salesforce best practices and architectural principlesPartner with other architects and OCTO to ensure seamless integration of Salesforce with other enterprise systems and applicationsIdentify integration points and develop data flow strategies using APIs and middleware. Document architectural designs, process flows, and guidelines for knowledge transfer and future developmentMonitor Salesforce platform performance, recommend optimizations, and stay updated on new Salesforce technologies to drive continuous improvementExperiences:Must-Haves15+ years overall engineering experience, including 5+ years in a Principal Architect role. Proven experience designing Salesforce architectures for large enterprise implementationsExperience in implementing or managing the Lead-to-Quote process in Salesforce, including Sales Cloud, and Marketing CloudExperience with APEX, Visualforce, Flow, SOQL, and integrationsDemonstrated experience with Salesforce Data Cloud, Forecasting, Territory/Quota Planning, and CommunitiesExperience with Agile Hybrid Project Management tools and methodology (JIRA, Agile, Scrum teams)Nice-to-HavesExperience with Salesforce Service Cloud and communitiesExperience with Salesforce platform integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, Web Services, and Data LoaderExposure to Salesforce AI capabilities such as Einstein, Co-pilot, and Agentforce, focusing on architecture supporting these tools. Data Cloud, Forecasting, Territory and Quota Planning, and experience with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) productsQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experienceCurrent Salesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Technical Architect, Application Architect) and relevant Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) are highly desirableIn-depth knowledge of SFDC capabilities and experience expanding on those capabilities through AppExchange and integration with external systemsStrong knowledge of Salesforce technologies, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning, and various integration methodsStrong expertise in Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex enterprise environments to drive overall technology strategyDeep understanding of Campaign, Lead, Account, Contact, Opportunity, Case and Quoting processesAbility to manage confidentiality of informationQuick learner of new systems, processes, and technologyAbility to drive business consensus and simplify processes and designsProven ability to work with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organizationAbility to document interfaces and data flowsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levelsEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.