Technical Architect
Posted 18 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Technical Architect | Salesforce”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsSalesforce Certified Technical Architect, Application Architect, System Architect, Platform Developer II
About us
At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.
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
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Lead end-to-end solution architecture across Salesforce Industry Clouds and integrated systems
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Define and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the Salesforce estate
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Design scalable data models, security architectures (sharing rules, field-level security, Shield), and integration strategies
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Make build vs. buy vs. configure recommendations grounded in platform best practices and business value
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Architect event-driven and API-led integration solutions (REST, SOAP, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, MuleSoft)
Technical Leadership
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Provide authoritative technical guidance during solution design, proposal development, and delivery phases
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Own and maintain architectural documentation, technical diagrams (C4, UML), decision records, and standards
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Lead architectural reviews and drive technical debt identification and remediation
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Support product and delivery leaders with technical planning, estimation, and risk assessment