The posting
At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.
We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.
But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.
Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.
Position Summary The Salesforce Architect is responsible for developing, designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-level Salesforce solutions that support scalable, reliable, and high-performing business operations. This role blends strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical design, ensuring the Salesforce ecosystem aligns with business goals, integrates seamlessly with adjacent platforms, and adheres to best practices for security, data management, and system optimization.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end architecture design for Salesforce implementations, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and custom applications.
- Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions using best-practice architectural patterns.
- Develop and maintain the Salesforce architecture blueprint, including system integrations, data flows, security model, and governance processes.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools, apps, and platform capabilities to enhance the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Drive the design of scalable automation solutions (Flows, Apex, APIs) and ensure optimal use of declarative vs. programmatic approaches.
- Architect and optimize integrations between Salesforce and enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, Data Warehouse, Marketing Automation).
- Guide API strategies including REST, SOAP, and streaming integrations.
- Lead data modeling, data quality strategy, and data governance best practices.
- Oversee data migration design and execution for new deployments, org consolidations, or major system updates.
- Act as a technical advisor to executives, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Define and enforce development standards, coding best practices, and change-management processes.
- Lead technical design reviews and oversee solution delivery across internal teams and external partners.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to Salesforce Admins, Developers, and Analysts.
- Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate policies.
- Lead solution architecture discussions during discovery, design, and sprint planning.
- Review and approve detailed technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and deployment plans.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across clouds, integrations, and automation layers.
- Support release cycles, including code promotions, performance testing, and system readiness checks.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience, including architecture, development, and solution design.
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect required; CTA preferred.
- Deep expertise with Salesforce Lightning, Apex, SOQL, LWC, and Flow orchestration.
- Strong experience with enterprise integration frameworks and middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, etc.).
- Strong understanding of security models, OAuth, SSO, and identity management.
- Demonstrated experience designing data models and complex automation logic.
- Proven ability to lead technical design, influence architecture strategy, and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, finance, or government).
- Familiarity with DevOps tooling (e.g., Copado, Gearset, Git-based CI/CD).
- Experience with multi-org strategy, org consolidation, and large-scale Salesforce transformations.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML capabilities within Salesforce (Einstein, generative AI tools).
- Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture concepts
Physical Demands
- Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
Training
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
Other
- This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or Holidays.
- At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.
Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
