Senior Technical Architect

Job Family: SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Application Development Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do As a Technical Architect, you will serve as a strategic advisor and Salesforce product and platform expert to the company’s largest, most complex customers in the Public Sector. The Technical Architect / Senior Technical Architect plays a pivotal role in presales and implementation, shaping, scoping, and solutioning engagements to set customers up for success. This leader provides technical oversight and execution leadership on large-scale and mission-critical engagements while also serving as a trusted mentor to Salesforce teams and Federal clients. Responsibilities include focusing on architectural and solution excellence, strategic customer alignment, and fostering a high-performance culture within their teams. Responsibilities Serve as a trusted advisor to the client Identify and lead internal critical initiatives to grow the consulting practice; serving as an active contributor to the community’s overall knowledge base and expertise Guide customers and colleagues in rationalizing and deploying emerging technologies that drive increased business value Work collaboratively, having very strong communication skills, especially in teaching complex concepts and creative, prescriptive thinking Identify and proactively manage risk areas and commit to seeing an issue through to complete resolution Manage customer expectations; negotiate solutions to complex problems with both the customer and third-party partners Review and correct project/program direction, approach, and key artifacts to keep programs on track, while ensuring solutions are extendable and maintainable going forward Work closely with Delivery Managers, Implementation Team, and directly with clients to architect technology solutions to meet client needs Contribute to a program vision while advising and articulating program/project strategies on enabling technologies including the Salesforce Platform Travel may be required and varies depending on the client requirements What You Will Need 8+ years enterprise architecture or consulting experience on the Salesforce Platform Strong application design skills combined with strong data, integration, and security architecture skills Strong presentation skills; able to effectively present and defend a point of view to a variety of audiences Thorough individual with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Able to effectively develop materials that are appropriate for the audience A great listener with the ability to connect with people in diverse roles Proven ability to analyze, design, and optimize business processes via technology and integration Resourceful and innovative thinker who can work through and solve problems Ability to convey and convince customers of best practices at various levels within a large organization Application design and development background U.S. citizenship (U.S. born or naturalized) required; does not hold dual citizenship and must complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position What Would Be Nice To Have Experience in public sector digital transformation initiatives Hands‑on experience with Public Sector Solutions (“Agentforce Public Sector”) Hands‑on experience with Omni Studio What We Offer Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend Equal Opportunity Employer Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr