Principal, Technical Architect
InformaticaResponsibilities
- Serve as a strategic architecture partner to CIOs, CTOs, and chief architects at Fortune 1000 enterprises.
- Define scalable end-to-end architecture patterns for Salesforce, Agentforce, Data Cloud, Industry Clouds, AI, and integration technologies.
- Lead modernization efforts connecting legacy enterprise systems with cloud-native infrastructure and AI services.
- Design and govern Agentforce architectures, including agentic workflows, multi-agent orchestration, and agent lifecycle management.
- Define responsible AI governance frameworks covering model risk, bias evaluation, ethical guardrails, compliance, and auditability.
- Build a global Salesforce architect community across customers, system integrators, and independent software vendors.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to influence the Salesforce platform roadmap.
- Publish architecture blueprints, transformation guides, and reference models.
- Support strategic pre-sales engagements and influence enterprise architecture decisions for high-value pursuits.
- Provide architectural governance and delivery oversight for complex implementations.
- Mentor architects, host forums, and codify architectural best practices.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, platform strategy, or technical advisory roles focused on cloud transformation and AI integration.
- Deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, including Agentforce, Data Cloud, Einstein AI, and Industry Cloud implementations at global scale.
- Track record of executive engagement and influence with C-level leaders at Fortune 1000 companies.
- Hands-on knowledge of predictive modeling, LLMs, automation, and ethical AI practices in enterprise settings.
- Strong understanding of data governance, integration patterns, and multi-org and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Experience with Agentforce and Agent Builder, including designing, deploying, and governing autonomous enterprise agents.
- Deep industry knowledge in at least one sector such as Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, or Healthcare.
- Hands-on experience with integration platforms, particularly MuleSoft, and robust data and API strategy design.
- Exceptional communication skills and executive presence across strategic and technical discussions.
- Preferred experience in consulting, advisory, CTO/CIO-facing, system integrator, platform vendor, or enterprise IT roles.
- Familiarity with TOGAF, SAFe, and architectural governance frameworks for AI-driven transformation programs.
Benefits
- Salesforce states that its benefits and resources support balance and personal well-being.
- Salesforce provides accommodations during the application or recruiting process upon request.
- Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive, non-discrimination policy.
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About Informatica
Informatica (NYSE: INFA), a leader in AI-powered enterprise cloud data management, helps businesses unlock the full value of their data and AI. As data grows in complexity and volume, Informatica’s Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ delivers a complete, end-to-end platform with a suite of industry-leading, integrated solutions to connect, manage and unify data across any cloud, hybrid or multi-cloud environment. Powered by CLAIRE® AI, Informatica’s platform integrates natively with all major cloud providers, data warehouses and analytics tools— giving organizations the freedom of choice, avoiding vendor lock-in and delivering better ROI by enabling access to governed data, simplifying operations and scaling with confidence. Trusted by approximately 5,000 customers in nearly 100 countries—including over 80 of the Fortune 100—Informatica is the backbone of platform-agnostic, cloud data-driven transformation. Informatica. Where data and AI come to life.™ Contact: PR@informatica.com