Salesforce Architect - Permanent | £100,000-£120,000 benefits | Hybrid - South West England The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Technical Architect to join our growing Professional Services team. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape and deliver enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions that drive real business transformation. You'll act as the technical authority across multiple programmes, ensuring Salesforce capabilities are aligned to strategic objectives while delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Experience 12 years in IT, including 8 years in Salesforce architecture or solution design Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex Salesforce implementations Background as a Salesforce Architect or Senior Technical Lead Salesforce Expertise Strong knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, and APIs Hands-on experience across multiple Salesforce Clouds, including: Sales, Service, Experience, Marketing, and Financial Services Cloud Deep understanding of security models, data architecture, and integrations Certifications (Essential) Salesforce Certified Application Architect Salesforce Certified System Architect Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud Consultant Desirable Additional Salesforce Architect certifications Financial Services Cloud accreditation Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Soft Skills Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities Analytical mindset with a proactive problem-solving approach Comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment