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KIPP FoundationSalesforce Solution Architect
The KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting a national network of public charter schools, is hiring a full-time Salesforce Solution Architect . This position serves as…
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The KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting a national network of public charter schools, is hiring a full-time Salesforce Solution Architect . This position serves as the primary technical authority and principal developer for the national Salesforce ecosystem, steering platform strategy, enterprise architecture, and delivery. This role suits an experienced technical leader who can act as both a hands-on engineer and a cross-functional strategist. The individual will work closely with…
Job Description
The KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting a national network of public charter schools, is hiring a full-time Salesforce Solution Architect. This position serves as the primary technical authority and principal developer for the national Salesforce ecosystem, steering platform strategy, enterprise architecture, and delivery.
This role suits an experienced technical leader who can act as both a hands-on engineer and a cross-functional strategist. The individual will work closely with technology leadership, administrators, developers, stakeholders, and external partners to establish governance standards, build integrations, and support long-term sustainability across the organization's technology stack.
The role requires full-time work based in the United States, with the option to work remotely full-time or out of KIPP Foundation offices located in New York City or Chicago. Up to 5% travel is expected.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable Salesforce architectures aligned with enterprise technology strategy
- Architect system integrations across Salesforce, Azure, SQL Server, and third-party tools using standard APIs, Platform Events, and middleware
- Provide technical oversight, architecture review, and code review for external contractors and consulting partners
- Own the Salesforce platform roadmap, encompassing sandbox management, environment strategy, security models, and release management
- Establish data governance standards including modeling, quality assurance, and master data management
- Manage KIPP's Salesforce NPSP architecture and lead the migration strategy to Nonprofit Cloud
- Make key architectural decisions balancing declarative and programmatic solutions against governor limits and scalability
- Lead engineering standards across trigger frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and source control
- Act as the primary escalation point for production issues, performance bottlenecks, and platform troubleshooting
- Design AI and data solutions utilizing Agentforce, Einstein AI, Data Cloud, and Experience Cloud portals
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of enterprise technology experience
- At least 3 years of experience in a Salesforce Architect or Lead Developer role
- Expert proficiency in Apex, LWC, Flows, SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs
- Hold either the Salesforce Certified Application Architect or Salesforce Certified System Architect credential alongside Platform Developer II
- Full-time work authorization in the United States
Qualifications
- Salesforce Certified Data Architect certification
- Salesforce Certified Integration Architect certification
- Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Consultant certification
Core Skills
Benefits
- 25 holidays plus 18 additional flexible paid time off days, increasing with tenure
- 100% paid parental leave
- Full coverage of employee medical, dental, and vision plan premiums, and 75% coverage for family plans
- Wellness perks including fitness reimbursements, attraction discounts, backup care support, and an employee assistance program
- 401K retirement plan featuring a 4 percent employer match
- Employer-sponsored legal plans, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the remote work policy for this position?
The role requires full-time work based in the United States. Employees have the option to work remotely full-time or out of KIPP Foundation offices in New York City and Chicago.
What is the salary range for the Salesforce Solution Architect?
The salary range for this position is USD 155,000 to 170,000 per year.
What certifications are required to apply?
Applicants must hold the Platform Developer II certification alongside either the Salesforce Certified Application Architect or Salesforce Certified System Architect credential.
Is travel required for this job?
Yes, basic travel expectations include up to 5 percent travel, which equates to up to 10 days per year.
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