Principal, Technical Architect

Global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) founded in 1999, helping companies transform their businesses across sales, service, marketing, and commerce.
Springfield, IL, USA
$168,420 - $225,260
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal, Technical Architect

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM founded in 1999, is seeking a Principal Technical Architect to join their Marketing Cloud Solutions Engineering organization. This strategic, customer-facing role combines business acumen, technical expertise, and sales skills to help customers achieve true omnichannel experiences. The position requires deep understanding of data systems, integrations, and enterprise marketing solutions.

As a Principal Technical Architect, you'll serve as the technical backbone of the presales Solutions team, working directly with customers to design and implement complex marketing technology solutions. You'll be responsible for developing technical strategies, conducting architecture workshops, and creating integration approaches that align with customer business objectives.

The role demands expertise in cloud platforms, data pipelines, and marketing technology, with hands-on experience in web development, APIs, and database systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including SaaS platforms, AI applications, and modern data lake solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive customer success.

Salesforce offers an innovative work environment built on four core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, and Equality. The company has been consistently recognized as one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" and "Best Companies to Work For." This role provides an opportunity to work with industry-leading technology while making a significant impact on how businesses connect with their customers.

The position offers competitive compensation ($168,420 - $225,260), comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work with some travel required (25-60%). You'll join a team of innovators and trailblazers who are passionate about transforming customer experiences through technology. If you're excited about architecting complex solutions, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a recognized industry leader.

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Responsibilities For Principal, Technical Architect

  • Be trusted advisor to customers, prospects, and Marketing Solutions Engineering team
  • Be the Marketing Cloud product expert for strategic accounts
  • Work with solutions engineers to understand customer challenges
  • Develop technical integration approaches and architectural diagrams
  • Develop customized presentations and demonstrations
  • Lead scaling efforts by developing enablement materials
  • Present Salesforce Platform and Marketing Cloud technology infrastructure
  • Orchestrate targeted workshops for technical approaches

Requirements For Principal, Technical Architect

JavaScript
MySQL
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with track record of excellence
  • 5+ years of proven consulting and solution design experience
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing processes
  • Experience designing data flows and pipelines
  • Experience delivering presentations to senior-level audiences
  • Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs, SDKs
  • Knowledge of server-side web development languages (HTML, XML, JavaScript, HTTP, CSS)
  • Knowledge of MySQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server
  • 25% - 60% travel required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits For Principal, Technical Architect

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Work from home office option

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