Salesforce Solution Architect (Marketing Cloud)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a senior Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the solution design and technical governance of a Marketing Cloud implementation for a Canadian client in a regulated industry. You'll own the architecture across Marketing Cloud and any connected clouds, set the integration and data strategy, and act as the trusted technical voice with both the client and the delivery team.

This role is based in Canada due to data residency requirements, and candidates must be comfortable with a client-led background check.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Solution Architecture & Design

• Define the end-to-end architecture across Marketing Cloud and connected systems
• Own the data model, integration strategy, and security framework
• Lead architecture workshops with business and technical stakeholders
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure Salesforce solutions

Technical Leadership

• Provide governance over development, including code reviews and design standards
• Guide the developer team on AMPscript, SSJS, SQL, and API patterns
• Define the DevOps approach, environment strategy, and release model
• Drive performance, scalability, and deliverability planning

Integration & Data Strategy

• Architect integrations using REST and SOAP APIs and middleware where required
• Design Marketing Cloud Connect setup and data flows with Sales or Service Cloud
• Define identity, authentication, and security architecture
• Set the consent, preference, and subscriber data strategy

Stakeholder Management

• Present technical solutions and trade-offs to client leadership
• Partner with the Engagement Lead on scope and delivery decisions
• Document the architecture, design decisions, and platform standards

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Have

• 10+ years of overall Salesforce experience
• 4+ years architecting or leading Marketing Cloud implementations
• Strong integration architecture experience across enterprise environments
• Proven ability to present to and influence senior client stakeholders
• Based in Canada (mandatory due to data residency)
• Comfortable with a client background check

Technical Depth

• Marketing Cloud (Email Studio, Journey Builder, Automation Studio, Contact Builder)
• AMPscript, SSJS, and SQL
• Sales Cloud and Service Cloud data models and integration patterns
• API design (REST, SOAP), middleware patterns, and event-driven integration
• Security model design, identity, SSO, and data protection

Preferred Certifications

• Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Consultant
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect
• Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Developer

NICE TO HAVE

• Prior delivery experience in Financial Services, Healthcare, or Public Sector
• Familiarity with PIPEDA, CASL, and data residency design patterns
• Exposure to Salesforce Data Cloud architecture
• Background in Big 4 or top-tier consultancy

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Strong architectural decision-making and the ability to defend trade-offs clearly
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in regulated, complex engagements
• Excellent written documentation, particularly for client-facing artefacts
• Strategic mindset balanced with a bias toward delivery