Salesforce Architect

Category IT & Computer-related Job Location Fort Worth, TX Tracking Code 500758 EX12 Position Type Full-Time/Regular How will this role impact First Command? The Salesforce Architect will design solutions and/or guide the agile teams to design technical solutions, including data and process integrations, considering large data volumes and data privacy needs. This role will also identify the optimal solution for a business requirement and recommend using clicks, code, or a combination of both depending on the business use case. As highly experienced problem solvers, architects are often the final escalation point for any production issues. Salesforce Architects are self-motivated individuals who have strong time management skills which facilitate working on special interest initiatives. What will the employee do in this role? Collaborates with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment with the Salesforce Platform and First Command’s technical strategy Works with System Architects, Technical Managers, and Product Managers to translate business needs to a technical vision that teams of low code and/or pro-code builders can execute Ability to tailor communications to multiple audiences across all levels Leads Salesforce Governance, Standards, and other development focused initiatives which establishes and champions Salesforce coding, testing, design standards/best practices Owns the architecture and design across all Salesforce Cloud platforms Builds and maintains system and architectural documentation Build proofs-of-concept (POCs) that teams can further iterate upon Support agile teams of their day-to-day work items Engage and work alongside Product Managers in support of their roadmaps Makes recommendations for technical and procedural improvements Perform peer reviews and sign-off for other team member’s work to ensure adherence of defined standards Learn about First Command business processes by engaging business partners Mentors all employees across all agile teams in Salesforce best practices and standards Serve as Salesforce escalation point for other team members on technical issues Leads troubleshooting processes to determine root cause analysis What skills & qualifications do you need? Education Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Required – Minimum of 2 Salesforce Architect Certifications Work Experience 5+ years Salesforce experience 2-3 years of experience in leadership role (Team Lead, etc…) Certifications Required – Extensive experience Salesforce Sales Cloud Required – Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud Required – Experience with Salesforce Experience Cloud Required – Solid knowledge of Lightning Web Components Required – Solid knowledge of Apex Code / Web Services Required – Solid knowledge of Apex Triggers Required – Solid knowledge of SOQL Required – Solid knowledge of Salesforce DX Required – Experience with REST and SOAP services Required – Visio or comparable drawing tool Required – Ability to work alongside others and be a team player Required – Ability to lead a team’s efforts and direction Required – Stays up to date with latest Salesforce programming trends, techniques, and technologies Preferred – Experience with Financial Services Cloud Preferred – Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud #LI-NC1 #LI-HYBRID ©2025 First Command Financial Services, Inc. is the parent company of First Command Brokerage Services, Inc. (Member SIPC, FINRA), First Command Advisory Services, Inc., First Command Insurance Services, Inc. and First Command Bank. Securities products and brokerage services are provided by First Command Brokerage Services, Inc., a broker-dealer. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by First Command Advisory Services, Inc., an investment adviser. Insurance products and services are provided by First Command Insurance Services, Inc. Banking products and services are provided by First Command Bank (Member FDIC). Investment and insurance…