JD: Salesforce Solution Architect (9 – 18 Years)

Department: Pre-Sales

Location: Anywhere in India Cognizant Office

Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Salesforce Solution Architect to join our Pre-Sales team. In this role, you will design, articulate, and present scalable Salesforce solutions that meet client requirements. You will collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation, ensure technical feasibility, and support sales strategies with robust architecture design.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design: Lead the architectural design of Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives.

Pre-Sales Engagement: Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs, present Salesforce capabilities, and deliver tailored solution demonstrations.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise and guidance on Salesforce platform capabilities, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and other related technologies.

Client Interaction: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, articulating the technical and business value of Salesforce solutions.

Proposal Development: Support the creation of RFP responses, technical proposals, and project estimates.

Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including project managers, developers, and business analysts, to ensure successful solution delivery.

Innovation: Stay updated with Salesforce advancements and industry trends, integrating new capabilities into proposed solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience: Experience in Salesforce or any other CRM area and Salesforce solution architecture, including pre-sales or consulting roles.
• Certifications: Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect certifications are a plus.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Salesforce ecosystem, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and integration tools (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware).
• Communication Skills: Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of industry-specific challenges and Salesforce solutions that address them.
• Tools: Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Copado), CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multi-cloud Salesforce implementations.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Flexible work options.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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