*Job Title:* Salesforce Solution Architect
*Location:* Remote
*Company:* Spika Tech
*About Us*
Spika Technology is a forward-thinking technology consultancy specialising in CRM, Data, and AI solutions. With a people-first approach, we help businesses harness the power of technology to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation. Our core values of *Excellence, People-First, Integrity, and Collaboration (EPIC)* guide everything we do.
Our values are extremely important to us - we are building a behavioural culture, as well as an actionable one. Our priorities are:
* to provide an exceptional working environment in which you will thrive and develop. We talk about our failings, what we learn from them and how we can improve. We celebrate wins a whole team, make time for learning and team-building, we are generous with our time. We believe in the power of teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and fostering a culture of trust and openness
* to consider everyone's needs: our clients, colleagues and partners, ensuring that technology enables and not burdens
* to operate with honesty, transparency, and responsibility in everything we do
* to provide excellent service to our clients - we push boundaries to create solutions that truly make an impact, balancing ambition with humility and kindness
* to make everyone feel welcome, safe, respected, seen and celebrated.
We are proud of the culture we are nurturing, and it's incredibly important to us that anyone who joins the team wants to positively contribute to this. We are excited to introduce you to the team!
*Inclusive hiring*
If you need any adjustments for an interview, please get in touch with amy@spikatech.ai and we will happily accommodate them as best we can.
*Job Summary*
We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Solution Architect to design and implement complex Salesforce solutions that align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring scalable and efficient Salesforce ecosystems. This role also involves close collaboration with business teams to transfer knowledge and provide comprehensive Salesforce training.
As a key member of our team, you'll guide clients and internal teams through complex Salesforce transformations, covering everything from initial discovery to post-implementation optimisation. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on architecture, stakeholder engagement, and quality delivery.
*Key Responsibilities*
_*Lead architecture design*_ across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and custom apps.
_*Translate business requirements*_ into well-architected Salesforce solutions, considering scalability, security, and performance.
_*Develop architecture blueprints*_ and integration strategies across systems (e.g., ERP, data platforms, marketing tools).
_*Guide delivery teams*_ on implementation, configuration, and development best practices.
_*Conduct technical reviews*_, ensure alignment with Salesforce guidelines, and maintain system integrity.
_*Advise stakeholders*_ on CRM strategy, Salesforce capabilities, and roadmap planning.
_*Mentor admins and developers*_, helping upskill internal teams and foster a culture of excellence.
_*Stay up to date*_ with the latest Salesforce features, releases, and architectural patterns.
*Qualifications*
· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
· 5+ years of experience as a Salesforce Solution Architect or similar role
· Salesforce Certified Application Architect and System Architect certifications
· Deep understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, limitations, and best practices
· Hands on experience with Core Salesforce Platform
· Strong knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce APIs
· Familiarity with integration patterns and experience with middleware technologies
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Experience with Agile methodologies
*Preferred Skills*
· Experience in a consulting or professional services environment
· Experience with Utilities Industry
*Location*
· Hybrid: Remote with the expectation to travel to client site for key workshops.
*Employee benefits*
- Generous pension contributions
- Private medical insurance with Bupa
- 5 days of paid sick leave
- 30 days of paid holiday
- Paid menstrual leave and menopause leave
- Learning and development support
- Flexible, remote working with one day a month in a co-working space (travel costs covered)
- Compassionate and empathetic HR policies
For more information on what we do, please see spikatech.ai
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £80,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Experience:
* Salesforce Solution Architect : 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote