Technical Architect Contractor

The Role

Fusion’s Professional Services team is seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect on a contract basis to cover a team member’s planned leave. You will keep client solutions moving by ensuring long term visibility of solutions and supporting clients with integrations, designing and building Apex-based solutions, reviewing code, and supporting implementation consultants on active engagements.

This role is focused on Salesforce platform delivery. You will not be expected to learn the full Fusion product; you will get a targeted orientation on the active engagements and technical context you are covering, and you should be able to contribute quickly. In this role, you will:

•    Review solutions for security and scalability.  Potentially write, test and deploy Design and build secure, scalable solutions on the Salesforce Lightning Platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, and Platform Events

•    Write, test, and deploy Apex code (triggers, classes, batch and asynchronous processes, REST/SOAP integrations) to Fusion’s development and deployment standards

•    Perform code reviews as part of our deployment process

•    Translate requirements from implementation consultants and engagement managers into technical designs, and explain the solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders

•    Configure and build integrations with third-party systems, working with client technical teams as needed

•    Advise implementation consultants on technical approaches, troubleshoot blockers, and take part in Collaborative Design meetings

•    Document designs, code, and handoff notes so the returning team member can resume work without disruption

•    Use AI tools (such as AI-assisted coding and Salesforce AI capabilities) to improve speed and quality, and share useful practices with the team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Strong, hands-on Apex expertise, including governor limits, bulkification, test coverage, and design patterns

•    Working knowledge of Lightning Web Components and Custom Property Editors, Flow, and Platform Events

•    Knowledge of OWASP vulnerabilities and Force.com defenses against them

•    Practical experience using AI in development work, such as AI-assisted coding, code review, test generation, and Salesforce AI features

•    Experience with REST APIs and integrating Salesforce with external systems

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience working with external clients

•    Self-directed and able to ramp quickly on existing work with minimal onboarding

•    Agile methodology experience (Scrum, Kanban)

Qualifications (Education and Certifications) 

Required

•    Salesforce Certified Platform App BuilderandSalesforce Certified Platform Developer

•    Data Integration Architect or Visibility Architect Certifications.

•    5+ years of Salesforce development experience, with deep Apex experience in enterprise environments

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

•    Demonstrated experience using AI tools in development workflows

Preferred

•    One or more Salesforce Architect specialization certifications (e.g., Integration Architect, Sharing & Visibility Architect, Development Lifecycle & Deployment Architect)

•    Experience in professional services or client-facing consulting

Engagement Milestones 

In the first week, you will:

•    Complete contractor onboarding and system access

•    Receive a handoff covering active engagements, open code reviews, and the deployment process

In the first 30 days, you will:

•    Take ownership of assigned engagements and development work

•    Participate in Collaborative Design sessions and begin supporting implementation consultants

For the remainder of the engagement, you will:

•    Deliver assigned solutions and code reviews on schedule

•    Keep documentation current and complete a thorough handoff before the engagement ends

Engagement Details

Contract rate: hourly. Expected hours: full-time, approximately 40 hours per week. Contractors are not eligible for Fusion employee benefits or bonus.

Disclaimers:

Fusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, military service or discharge status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.