Vacancy detail

Lead Enterprise Architect (Salesforce)

£up to £120,000 GBP

15% Bonus

Onsite WORKING

Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent

Salesforce Lead Enterprise Architect

Work Type & Location: London Hybrid
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus

Anson McCade is representing a strategic technology-led programme on behalf of a major client group spanning sectors such as telecoms and utilities. We’re seeking a seasoned Salesforce Lead Enterprise Architect to provide architectural leadership across complex transformation programmes involving multi-cloud, multi-platform Salesforce implementations.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with enterprise clients on large-scale digital transformation initiatives, bringing thought leadership, strategic guidance, and technical depth to high-impact projects.

As a Salesforce Lead Enterprise Architect, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders within strategic enterprise accounts.

• Define and deliver scalable, secure, and best practice Salesforce solutions aligned to business objectives.

• Lead architectural visioning, guiding both technical and business stakeholders through solution design and implementation.

• Coordinate multiple architects across engagements to ensure consistent, integrated solutions.

• Translate complex business needs into target and transition architectures using Salesforce Sales, Service, Data, and Commerce Cloud.

• Guide early-stage solution evaluation and proactively manage delivery risks.

• Partner with project and engagement managers to align technology strategy with delivery plans.

• Collaborate with Pre-Sales to develop compelling proposals, including architectural roadmaps, data migration strategies, security, and compliance design.

• Mentor cross-functional teams, including internal colleagues, clients, and partners, across both technical and strategic topics.

• Contribute to internal growth through innovation, knowledge sharing, and brand development.

A successful candidate will have:

• 10+ years in architecture and consulting, with proven leadership in enterprise digital transformation.

• 6+ years designing complex solutions across Salesforce Sales, Service, Commerce, and Data Cloud, as well as exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms.

• Deep experience in end-to-end Salesforce implementations, including development, integration, and architecture.

• Knowledge of enterprise systems, including MDM, ESB, ETL, ERP, CMS, HRIS, and DWH/DM.

• Strong understanding of security models, SSO, and data protection best practices.

• Expertise in business process design, systems analysis, and solution optimisation.

• Hands-on experience with Salesforce AppExchange products and integration options.

• Track record of leading architecture design sessions and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.

• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certification (preferred).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a CIO/CTO-level advisory or senior architect role in a large, matrixed organisation.

• Salesforce certifications (Application/System Architect, Industries, or CTA-level experience).

• Technical depth in web services, enterprise integration, and data modelling.

• Knowledge of Salesforce Industries, CPQ, and omnichannel architecture is a plus.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive base salary up to £120,000

• Performance-based bonus

• Flexible hybrid working

• Private healthcare & pension

• Continuous learning & career development support

• Inclusive, collaborative work culture

If you're ready to lead enterprise-level Salesforce transformations and shape long-term strategy across large customer environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Reference: AM-AQO-SEP

Postcode: SP1

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