Salesforce Technical Architect

- Define and document the right target architecture. - Validate architectural decisions through directly executed Proofs of Concept (POCs). - Produce high-quality architecture artefacts for governance and design forums. - Lead performance engineering and optimisation for a customised Salesforce org. - Define end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned to business needs, platform strategy, and regulatory constraints. - Own architecture artefacts including: - High-level and low-level design documents - Data model designs - Integration and security models - Present architecture proposals and design decisions to technical and governance forums. - Design and build Proofs of Concept personally to validate architectural patterns, technical feasibility, and non-functional requirements. - Use outcomes from successful POCs to directly inform architecture documentation and design recommendations. - Assess platform constraints, risks, and trade-offs through hands-on experimentation. - Ensure architecture aligns with FCA governance, security, and compliance expectations. - Define and enforce architectural guardrails, patterns, and standards for Salesforce development teams. - Review significant technical designs and data model changes for architectural alignment and downstream impact. - Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and delivery teams to ensure architecture is practical and deliverable. - Support teams during complex delivery phases, releases, or remediation activities. - Provide architectural guidance while remaining pragmatic and delivery-focused.