Job Description & Details
The financial services sector is rapidly digitizing, and expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud is in high demand. Companies are looking for architects who can blend deep technical knowledge with industry insight to drive secure, compliant solutions. This senior architect role in Atlanta offers a chance to lead cutting‑edge implementations and shape the platform’s future.
Job Summary
Lead the end‑to‑end technical design and governance of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) for a fast‑growing organization in Atlanta. You will define data models, security frameworks, and integration patterns that meet SOC2, FINRA, and GDPR standards, while mentoring development teams and ensuring platform stability.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| Salesforce FSC Architecture | Drives the core platform design, data model, and governance for financial services | Senior |
| Security & Compliance (SOC2, FINRA, GDPR) | Guarantees regulatory adherence and protects sensitive client data | Senior |
| Integration Design (API‑led, LDV) | Enables seamless data flow between Salesforce and core banking/wealth systems | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- How do you design a Person Account and Household data model to support large data volumes in FSC?
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of LDV best practices, indexing, and sharing rules specific to Person Accounts. - Explain how you would implement SOC2 and GDPR compliance using Salesforce Shield.
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of field‑level encryption, event monitoring, and audit trails. - Describe an API‑led integration pattern you’ve used to connect Salesforce with a core banking system.
What the interviewer is looking for: Ability to design robust, fault‑tolerant integrations using MuleSoft or Apex callouts, handling data transformation and error handling. - What steps do you take during a code review of Apex, LWC, and Flow components to ensure quality and security?
What the interviewer is looking for: Specific checklist items such as bulkification, security‑review compliance, test coverage, and UI performance. - How would you govern and enforce FSC best‑practice standards across multiple development teams?
What the interviewer is looking for: Experience with architecture review boards, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation standards.
Resume Optimization
- Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC)
- Architecture Leadership
- Person Accounts & Households
- Large Data Volumes (LDV)
- SOC2 / FINRA / GDPR compliance
- Salesforce Shield
- API‑led Integration
- Apex, LWC, Flow
- Code Review & Mentorship
- Data Migration & Legacy Systems
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that greets the hiring manager, briefly introduces yourself, and attaches your resume. Make sure to highlight your top skills—such as Salesforce FSC architecture, security/compliance expertise, and API‑led integration experience—and reference specific projects where you delivered similar results. Emphasize how your background aligns with the responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesforce FSC Architect | 10+ years Salesforce, 3+ years FSC design | Platform architecture, compliance, integration | Senior Salesforce Architect (15+ years, broader portfolio) |
| Senior Salesforce Architect | 15+ years, multi‑domain expertise | Enterprise‑wide strategy, cross‑cloud solutions | Director of Architecture (lead multiple teams, drive roadmap) |
| Director of Architecture | 18+ years, leadership & business alignment | Organizational governance, innovation | VP of Digital Transformation (executive stakeholder management) |