Senior Solutions Architect (Salesforce)

TL;DR

Senior Solutions Architect (Salesforce): Architecting, designing, and validating scalable technical solutions for large nonprofit enterprise customers with an accent on Salesforce integration and ecosystem best practices. Focus on bridging pre-sales discovery with post-sales implementation to drive revenue growth and platform adoption.

Location: Must be based in the San Francisco, Bay Area with a 3x per week in-office requirement.

Salary: $137,000 - $206,000

Company

A mission-driven platform helping people help each other through online fundraising and nonprofit support.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end technical solution architecture design for enterprise customers.
• Accelerate sales cycles by resolving technical gaps, risks, and integration constraints.
• Translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements for implementation teams.
• Act as a primary technical advisor during discovery, build, and delivery phases.
• Develop reusable solution patterns and integration frameworks for Salesforce ecosystems.
• Advise internal product and engineering teams on customer requirements and platform strategy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in pre-sales architecture, consulting, or professional services.
• 5+ years of experience as a certified Salesforce Administrator/Architect.
• Must be based in the San Francisco, Bay Area and able to work in-office 3x a week.
• Strong expertise with ReST APIs, JavaScript, and middleware implementation.
• Proven ability to manage enterprise clients and negotiate technical decisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills suitable for executive-level interaction.

Nice to have

• Experience with payment processing systems.
• Background in the nonprofit or fundraising industry.
• Knowledge of tools like Zapier, Microsoft Dynamics, Google Analytics, or Blackbaud.
• Experience with Salesforce NPSP or Nonprofit Cloud.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company contribution.
• Generous parental leave and flexible time-off policies.
• Financial assistance for hybrid work and family planning.
• Support for mental health and professional well-being.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and volunteering.