Capgemini

Principal Architect - Salesforce

Capgemini
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6 days ago
Canberra, AustraliaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the Salesforce-enabled target architecture, transition architecture and technology roadmap for a major modernisation program.
  • Own end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture, including platform boundaries, data models, integration, APIs, identity, security, automation, digital experience, environments and non-functional requirements.
  • Establish architecture principles, standards, reference patterns, governance, decision rights, design assurance and delivery-readiness processes.
  • Advise SES-level executives, CIO/CTO stakeholders, enterprise architects, security stakeholders and delivery leaders on technical choices, risks, dependencies and investment implications.
  • Facilitate executive workshops and architecture forums and create decision-ready architecture papers, roadmaps, options assessments and presentations.
  • Assess legacy platforms and surrounding systems, defining transition states, migration implications, integration requirements and sequencing.
  • Support program scope, capability boundaries, delivery planning, estimation, technical due diligence, procurement evaluation and future sourcing decisions.
  • Represent Capgemini as a senior trusted adviser, identify adjacent transformation opportunities and contribute technical leadership to account strategy and pursuits.
  • Mentor architects and technical leads and promote consistent, reusable solution patterns.

Requirements

  • Significant experience as a Salesforce Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect or Account/Chief Architect on complex enterprise transformation programs.
  • Deep Salesforce architecture expertise covering enterprise data models, security and sharing, integration, APIs, automation, application design, environment strategy and release lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience designing end-to-end Salesforce solutions spanning complex external enterprise systems, legacy platforms and integration middleware.
  • Strong understanding of identity and access management, cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, resilience and non-functional requirements in regulated or government environments.
  • Proven experience defining target-state architecture, transition roadmaps and architecture governance for large, multi-year programs.
  • Strong executive presence, facilitation, stakeholder management, written communication and ability to influence without formal authority.
  • Commercial and consulting acumen, including client-needs assessment, opportunity shaping, specialist mobilisation and account growth.
  • Experience in Australian Federal Government, Defence, National Security, border or immigration, citizen services or similarly regulated environments is highly desirable.
  • Expert understanding of Salesforce platform limits, design patterns and governance for enterprise-scale implementations.
  • Strong integration architecture and API strategy capability; MuleSoft experience is highly regarded.
  • Strong data architecture, migration, data quality, master/reference data and large data volume experience.
  • Ability to design Salesforce security models and explain their implications within broader enterprise security architecture.
  • Experience with Data Cloud, Experience Cloud, Public Sector Solutions and AI/Agentforce is highly regarded.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, source control, environment management, automated testing and release governance for Salesforce delivery.
  • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect certification is highly desirable; candidates on the CTA pathway with substantial equivalent architecture experience will be considered.
  • Salesforce Application Architect and/or System Architect credentials are highly regarded.
  • Australian citizenship and existing AGSVA clearance, ideally NV1, or willingness and ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
  • Based in Canberra or willing to relocate, with flexibility to work predominantly on-site according to departmental security and access requirements.

Benefits

  • Remote work and flexible work hours are available to support work-life balance.
  • Career growth programs and opportunities across diverse professions are provided.
  • Employees can pursue certifications in current technologies, including AWS.
  • The company provides a safe and inclusive environment supported by staff-led community groups.
  • Support and reasonable adjustments are available for disability-related access or recruitment-process requirements.

Tech Stack

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Solutions Engineering
Capgemini

About Capgemini

10,000+ employees

Capgemini is a global IT services and consulting firm that delivers strategy, cloud, AI, software engineering, and managed services to large enterprises and public-sector clients. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Paris, it is publicly traded on Euronext Paris and operates in 50+ countries. The group expanded its engineering capabilities by acquiring Altran in 2020, now operating as Capgemini Engineering.

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