Job Opportunities API

Our Purpose  Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in. Our Team  We offer a path to align your career with your lifestyle and your inquisitive nature. As our Salesforce practice continues to grow, we're creating exciting opportunities for experienced professionals across New Zealand to shape the future of our platform capabilities.  About the Role  We are seeking a highly experienced Salesforce Technical Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions across our organisation.  This is a senior leadership role — you will own architectural decisions, define technical strategy, and ensure our Salesforce ecosystem aligns with long-term product goals, release commitments, and exceptional end-user experiences. You'll work at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex requirements into elegant, maintainable solutions.  What You'll Do  Architecture & Design  Lead end-to-end solution architecture across Salesforce Industry Clouds and integrated systems  Define and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the Salesforce estate  Design scalable data models, security architectures (sharing rules, field-level security, Shield), and integration strategies  Make build vs. buy vs. configure recommendations grounded in platform best practices and business value  Architect event-driven and API-led integration solutions (REST, SOAP, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, MuleSoft)  Technical Leadership  Provide authoritative technical guidance during solution design, proposal development, and delivery phases  Own and maintain architectural documentation, technical diagrams (C4, UML), decision records, and standards  Lead architectural reviews and drive technical debt identification and remediation  Support product and delivery leaders with technical planning, estimation, and risk assessment  Collaboration & Mentorship  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver robust, well-governed solutions  Mentor and uplift developers, senior developers, and technical leads on architecture principles, design patterns, and Salesforce best practices  Governance & Compliance  Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards, government regulations, and industry best practices  Champion DevOps maturity — CI/CD pipelines, source control (Salesforce DX, Git), automated testing, and release management  Drive org health, technical hygiene, and platform performance optimisation (governor limits, LDV strategies, async patterns)    What You'll Bring  Required:  10+ years of experience in software development or engineering, with 5+ years focused on Salesforce architecture and solution design  Proven experience designing complex integrations (REST, SOAP, middleware/iPaaS, Platform Events)  Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security models, and multi-cloud/multi-org strategies  Experience with Salesforce DX, CI/CD tooling (Copado, Gearset, GitHub Actions, or similar)  Demonstrated ability to create and present architectural documentation and technical diagrams to both technical and non-technical audiences  Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for simplifying complexity  Highly Desirable:  Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) — or actively pursuing  Application Architect and/or