Salesforce Integration Architect

Salesforce Integration Architect1Role Summary Designs and governs the integration architecture connecting Salesforce with enterprise systems (ERP, middleware, third-party apps), ensuring secure, scalable, and maintainable data flow across the ecosystem — tool-agnostic (may or may not involve MuleSoft specifically).Key Responsibilities Define enterprise integration strategy and patterns (real-time, batch, event-driven) between Salesforce and external systems

Select appropriate integration approach per use case

REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, Bulk API, middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Dell Boomi, TIBCO) Architect solutions using

Salesforce integration capabilities

Apex callouts, Named Credentials, External Services, Platform Events, Streaming API Design API management strategy — versioning, throttling, security (OAuth 2.0, JWT), and error handling/retry mechanisms Own end-to-end integration architecture documentation (sequence diagrams, data flow diagrams, interface control documents) Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure alignment with overall IT landscape and API-led connectivity principles Define monitoring, logging, and alerting standards for integration health Conduct performance/load testing for integration touchpoints; troubleshoot production integration issues Guide governance for API reuse, avoiding point-to-point sprawl Required Skills & Experience 10-15+ years in integration/enterprise architecture, 5+ years on Salesforce Strong grasp of Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Bulk, Streaming, Platform Events) Experience with at least one enterprise middleware/iPaaS platform Solid understanding of authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT) Experience integrating Salesforce with ERPs (SAP, Oracle), marketing platforms, or custom systems Strong grasp of event-driven architecture and microservices concepts Preferred Experience with API-led connectivity / layered architecture (System, Process, Experience APIs) Exposure to Salesforce Data Cloud integrations, Heroku, or AWS/Azure integration services Certifications Salesforce Certified Integration Architect Salesforce Certified System Architect Relevant middleware certification (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi) is a plus