Contract Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking Salesforce Architect to join the NEER IT Salesforce team. This role sits at the highest level of platform strategy and technical governance - spanning enterprise customization, integration architecture, data engineering, and AI-augmented delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep platform expertise with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, shape long-term architecture direction, and embed Generative AI and Agentic AI methodologies as a first-class practice in their daily engineering workflow. Required Qualifications 8+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience with a minimum of 3 years in a Salesforce Architect capacity Expert-level proficiency in Apex, LWC, Flows, SOQL/SOSL, platform events, and Salesforce platform internals Proven expertise in enterprise integration architecture using MuleSoft or equivalent middleware (REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven architecture, middleware patterns) Strong data engineering background including data modeling, ETL/ELT design, large-scale migrations, and data quality governance Demonstrated daily use of Generative AI and Agentic AI tools in a software delivery context with measurable productivity outcomes Hands-on experience with Salesforce DX, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-org DevOps tooling Salesforce Architect certifications: Application Architect or System Architect (required); Certified Technical Architect (CTA) preferred Integration Architecture Designer and Data Architecture Designer certifications strongly preferred Preferred Qualifications Experience in regulated utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors with working knowledge of NERC compliance and audit requirements Familiarity with Salesforce Data Cloud, Einstein Analytics, Agentforce, and Field Service Lightning Hands-on experience with Windsurf, Devin, or similar Agentic AI coding and delivery platforms Knowledge of Documentum, Excalibur, or enterprise content management systems Background in multi-vendor offshore/nearshore delivery models and vendor governance MuleSoft Certified Architect or Integration Professional certification Familiarity with
GIS/ESRI
integrations or geospatial data platforms in a utility context