Salesforce Technical Architect

About TDI

TDI, founded in 1999, is a strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm dedicated to helping multinational organizations navigate commercial, regulatory, and reputational risks. We provide actionable insights and a decisive information advantage through our advisory services, due diligence, investigations, and advanced analytics. Leveraging our unique expertise in commercial, intelligence, and technology domains, we empower clients to make informed decisions in complex environments.

We value professionals who are proactive, solutions-oriented, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings. TDI is currently seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect to join our team and lead the ongoing development of TDI Diligence Suite, our best-in-class enterprise risk management solution. Working alongside the Solution Architect, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership and architectural direction to the product team, ensuring scalable and efficient solutions. This position requires a strong development and technical background, along with experience in client engagement and solution architecture.

Job Responsibilities

The Salesforce Technical Architect will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for the product team, ensuring scalable and efficient solutions.
• Guide developers (co-located and offshore) on technical approaches and best practices based on business priorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align solutions with business needs.
• Leveraging deep technical expertise to drive innovation and system optimization.
• Oversee platform governance, identifying areas for improvement and optimization within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Evolve SDLC and DevOps processes within the Salesforce context.
• Perform code reviews and approve pull requests to maintain high-quality development standards.
• Assist in managing a product roadmap for our next-generation solution.
• Support business development activities, including product demos and responses to RFIs/RFPs.
• Work with the Solution Architect to proactively manage and plan for Salesforce quarterly releases, critical updates, and org health maintenance.
• Assist the QA lead in establishing and maintaining strong Quality Assurance processes.

Key TDI Values

At TDI, we uphold these core values:

• Client Focus: You respond urgently and effectively to client needs, placing their interests and long-term trust above all.
• Impact: You deliver exceptional results through organized and decisive actions, consistently exceeding expectations.
• Teamwork: You collaborate openly and respectfully, supporting team members to achieve shared goals on time and to high standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Salesforce Technical Architect position will possess the following:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining production systems.
  • 2+ years of experience managing, leading, or building Salesforce-centric solutions.
  • Experience with general-purpose languages/frameworks such as Java, .Net, Ruby, Node.js, Cocoa/Objective C/Swift.
  • Experience with multi-org architectures and localized user experiences in Communities and international organizations (preferred).
  • Experience using Confluence for team collaboration (JIRA and Confluence experience preferred).
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Community Cloud (Lightning Communities) and the Lightning Platform.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce declarative tools (Process Builder, Approval Processes, Workflows, Validation Rules) and security controls.
  • Experience with system integrations and middleware (e.g., MuleSoft, Jitterbit, Informatica, Apache Kafka).
  • Expertise in API design and development; API Gateway implementation experience is a plus (e.g., Google Apigee, Kong).
  • Proven ability to implement and refine SDLC processes and DevOps in a Salesforce environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research, prototype, and evaluate solution options.
  • Excellent project planning, time management, and change management skills.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills applicable to diverse audiences, including senior and executive management.
• Certifications:
  • Required: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) (Candidates without this certification are expected to obtain it within one year of hire).
  • Strongly Desired: Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Certified System Architect
  • Additional Certifications a Plus: Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II, Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer, Salesforce Data Architecture & Management Designer, Salesforce Sharing & Visibility Designer

Location: Washington, DC | Remote

Compensation: $165,000 - $190,000 annualized

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. TDI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

TDI is committed to providing equal opportunity employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other legally protected status under applicable law.