Salesforce CPQ Solution Architect - 3 Days Onsite
We are seeking a senior Salesforce CPQ Solution Architect to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Salesforce CPQ, integrations, platform governance, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate can translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while serving as a trusted advisor to client and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end architecture of Salesforce CPQ solutions, including product configuration, pricing, quoting, approvals, and order management.
- Design scalable solutions for complex pricing models, discounting strategies, rebate programs, and bill-of-materials (BOM) processes.
- Develop architecture documentation, solution designs, data flow diagrams, integration specifications, and technical standards.
- Establish security and access models across Salesforce, Experience Cloud, and partner-facing applications.
- Provide governance and technical oversight for custom development, automation, integrations, and platform performance.
- Ensure seamless integration between Salesforce CPQ, ERP systems, financial applications, and third-party platforms.
- Facilitate workshops and solution reviews to define requirements, align stakeholders, and drive architecture decisions.
- Assess technical risks, enforce quality standards, and support successful project delivery across all phases of the implementation lifecycle.
Required Experience
- 8+ years of Salesforce architecture and enterprise solution design experience.
- 8+ years in a Salesforce CPQ Architect, Solution Architect, or Lead Consultant role.
- 6+ years of hands-on Salesforce CPQ (Steelbrick/SBQQ) implementation experience.
- 6+ years of experience with pricing rules, product configuration, discount schedules, subscription products, renewals, and approval workflows.
- Experience designing quote and product architectures for high-volume, multi-product environments.
- 6+ years of experience integrating Salesforce CPQ with ERP systems, rebate management platforms, and external configurators using APIs and middleware solutions.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce security, Experience Cloud access controls, field-level security, and role-based data visibility.
- 2+ years of Manufacturing Cloud experience or experience delivering Salesforce CPQ solutions for high-tech, semiconductor, or manufacturing organizations.
Technical Qualifications
Salesforce Platform
- Experience with Apex development, including trigger frameworks, asynchronous processing, and platform optimization.
- Expertise in Flow Builder and enterprise automation design.
- Experience designing and supporting Experience Cloud or partner portal solutions.
- Strong understanding of SOQL performance optimization and large-data-volume environments.
Integration & Enterprise Architecture
- Experience with MuleSoft or similar integration platforms.
- Knowledge of REST and SOAP API design, integration patterns, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience integrating Salesforce CPQ with ERP platforms, preferably SAP and rebate management solutions.
- Understanding of integration monitoring, error handling, and data governance best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with OmniStudio, DataRaptors, or similar Salesforce industry solutions.
- Knowledge of Agentforce, Einstein Analytics, Tableau, or AI-enabled sales and quoting capabilities.
- Experience with product configurator or BOM integration platforms.
- Familiarity with Salesforce Shield, audit/compliance capabilities, and data governance frameworks.
- Strong consulting, presentation, and executive communication skills.
- Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
Certifications
- Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist (Required)
- Salesforce Platform App Builder, Sales Cloud, or other Salesforce Architect/Consultant certifications (Preferred)
