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Salesforce Technical Architect

Steampunk

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Remote · McLean, VA · Posted November 1, 2026

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  • JavaScript
  • GitHub
  • Gitlab

About the job

Overview

As a Steampunk Salesforce Technical Architect , you will be responsible for crafting and executing innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible using the Salesforce platform. Our Architects welcome the challenge of blending declarative and programmatic development resources including lightning components, apex, triggers, workflows, approval processes, validation rules and visual force pages. You will oversee the development of solutions, leading code reviews, developing project and platform standards, and providing constructive feedback to your team. Steampunk architects aren’t afraid of getting their hands dirty with configuration and development and are integral parts to delivering cutting edge solutions to our clients.

Contributions

Embrace and promote a culture of continuous learning and development by leading internal upcoming release briefings, contributing to internal technology solution reviews, and supporting the creation of a common component library

Design, develop, test, and deploy high quality Salesforce solutions utilizing SFDC best practices while balancing the unique needs of our clients

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within your teams

Support business customers closely with support and remediation for bugs/outages

Implement O&M plans for existing solutions, including development of new features and functionality based on the product backlog

Collaborate with fellow architects to creatively solve client problems across the business, and design solutions that can be repurposed across business units

Identify and develop reusable assets and accelerators based on reoccurring client themes

Communicate project status and blockers to client stakeholders, and engage fellow architects as needed to maintain project velocity

Implement AppExchange and other non-native platforms to extend base Salesforce functionality

Maintain Salesforce credentials and stay current on the latest force.com technologies to communicate trends and future needs to clients as well as leadership

Develop solutions which adhere to Salesforce platform governor limits and performance best practices

Collaborate with business analysts and technical developers to bridge the gap between functional requirements and product delivery

Build meaningful relationships with clients to enable the delivery of innovative and high-quality Salesforce solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience

7+ years of experience with Salesforce

3+ years of JavaScript experience

Eligible to obtain and maintain and government security clearance

Proficiency with declarative Salesforce development, including but not limited to objects, Flows, process builders, lightning app builder, approval processes, visual flows, email alerts, communities

Proven knowledge and practical application of Salesforce development, including but not limited to lightning Visualforce, Apex, lightning components, force.com APIs and web services

Demonstrate sharp, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to grasp concepts quickly

Functional knowledge of Salesforce.com data structure and understanding of how to leverage the tool to meet complex process and reporting requirements

Ability to work across multiple projects/priorities while maintaining sound development practices to ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions

Preferred:

Experience with MuleSoft, Heroku, Einstein Analytics

Experience with GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, Checkmarx

Unique combination of being business-minded and highly analytical while also having a strong and deep technical background in Salesforce.com

Able and willing to work independently and in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, with minimal supervision

Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communication skills, verbal and written to both technical and non-technical audiences that are in a geographically dispersed environment (conference calls, Skype, face-to-face)

Take initiative to recommend process improvements and demonstrate creative thinking

Knowledge and experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies

Preferred Certifications:

Salesforce Certified System Architect

Salesforce Certified Application Architect

Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I

Salesforce Certified App Builder

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $175,000 to $220,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.