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Principal Salesforce Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$51 - $63/hr

We are seeking a senior, client-facing Salesforce Technical Architect who has grown from a hands-on Salesforce Developer into a technical leader, development manager, or architect. This person will ...

Principal Salesforce Architect (US)

$70.75 - $87.50/hr

We are looking for a Principal Salesforce Architect, reporting to the Director - Enterprise Architecture, to work with the IT team, product teams, as well as senior executives to drive the design of ...

Principal Salesforce Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

$68.50 - $84.75/hr

If you are a Salesforce Enterprise Architect professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this highly visible leadership role, you will ...

$51 - $63/hr

Position Summary We are looking for a Principal Salesforce Architect, reporting to the Director - Enterprise Architecture, to work with the IT team, product teams, as well as senior executives to ...

We are looking for a Principal Salesforce Architect, reporting to the Director - Enterprise Architecture, to work with the IT team, product teams, as well as senior executives to drive the design of ...

Salesforce Architect

Fridley, MN · On-site

$71.25 - $88.25/hr

Principal Salesforce Technical Architect - Serve as the strategic technology lead for the global Salesforce platform and emerging AI capabilities. - Define, implement, and govern enterprise ...

Principle Salesforce Architect

$70.75 - $87.50/hr

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Salesforce Architect to lead critical Salesforce projects for enterprise clients. The role involves translating client business visions into practical ...

Senior Salesforce Architect (US)

$70.75 - $87.50/hr

Partner closely with the Principal Salesforce Architect to align on architectural direction, solve complex business and technical challenges together, and ensure solutions are designed to best serve ...

Partner closely with the Principal Salesforce Architect to align on architectural direction, solve complex business and technical challenges together, and ensure solutions are designed to best serve ...

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How much do principal salesforce jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal salesforce in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Principal Salesforce?

A Principal Salesforce is a senior-level expert who leads the design, implementation, and optimization of Salesforce solutions within an organization. They possess deep technical knowledge of the Salesforce platform and are responsible for setting best practices, guiding project teams, and ensuring solutions align with business goals. Principal Salesforce professionals often act as strategic advisors, collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring other Salesforce team members. Their role is critical for organizations looking to maximize the value and efficiency of their Salesforce environment.

How does a Principal Salesforce professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

A Principal Salesforce professional often serves as a bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and end-users. They work closely with departments like sales, marketing, customer service, and IT to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Salesforce solutions. Regular collaboration involves leading design sessions, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring that the platform supports both immediate and long-term business goals. Effective communication and project management skills are essential, as the Principal Salesforce role often oversees multiple initiatives and mentors junior team members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal Salesforce professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Salesforce professional, you need deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, solution design, and platform development, often supported by advanced Salesforce certifications like Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA). Mastery of tools such as Salesforce CRM, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and integration platforms is typically required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for guiding teams and engaging stakeholders. These capabilities are crucial for delivering scalable, high-impact Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives.

What is the difference between Principal Salesforce vs Salesforce Developer?

AspectPrincipal SalesforceSalesforce Developer
Required CredentialsSalesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Technical Architect), extensive experienceSalesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II), coding skills
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, client interactionDevelopment, coding, customizing Salesforce applications
Employer & Industry UsageLarge enterprises, consulting firms, Salesforce partnersTech companies, consulting firms, in-house development teams
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for seniority and strategic impactCompared for technical skills and coding responsibilities

The Principal Salesforce role focuses on strategic leadership, architecture, and client engagement, often requiring advanced certifications and extensive experience. In contrast, a Salesforce Developer primarily handles coding, customization, and technical implementation. Both roles are vital in the Salesforce ecosystem but serve different functions within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Principal Salesforce job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Principal Salesforce Consultant

On-site

CG Infinity, Inc.
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees

$51 - $63/hr

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Posted 23 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a senior, client-facing Salesforce Technical Architect who has grown from a hands-on Salesforce Developer into a technical leader, development manager, or architect. This person will own end-to-end technical solution design, lead delivery teams, and remain capable of diving into code, integrations, troubleshooting, and platform decisions when required.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating at both the strategic and delivery levels: advising clients and executives, translating business priorities into scalable Salesforce architecture, guiding developers and admins, and ensuring high-quality implementation across the lifecycle. Salesforce Technical Architects are expected to design secure, high-performing, integrated solutions within the client’s broader technology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead technical discovery, solution design, estimation, and delivery for complex Salesforce engagements.
  • Partner directly with client business and technology stakeholders to understand goals, constraints, processes, data, and enterprise architecture.
  • Translate functional requirements into scalable Salesforce technical designs, including architecture diagrams, data models, integration specifications, security models, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Serve as the technical authority for Salesforce platform design, custom development, integrations, data migration, release strategy, performance, and security.
  • Lead, mentor, and guide Salesforce developers, administrators, QA resources, and technical leads; conduct design and code reviews and establish engineering standards.
  • Remain hands‑on as needed with Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL/SOSL, Flows, APIs, integrations, debugging, and complex production issue resolution.
  • Design and govern integrations between Salesforce and enterprise platforms using APIs, middleware, event‑driven patterns, and appropriate synchronous/asynchronous processing.
  • Define architecture and development standards for scalability, maintainability, testability, security, CI/CD, source control, and environment management.
  • Evaluate Salesforce capabilities and recommend the appropriate mix of configuration, declarative automation, custom development, AppExchange solutions, and external services.
  • Lead technical workstreams across full project lifecycles: discovery, design, build, test, deployment, hypercare, and ongoing optimization.
  • Communicate technical risks, trade‑offs, dependencies, estimates, and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical client audiences.
  • Support pre‑sales activities as needed, including solutioning, technical demos, estimation, statements of work, and client presentations.

Technical Architects commonly lead custom Apex/LWC development, API and integration design, large‑data‑volume considerations, environment strategy, and DevOps processes.

Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of Salesforce experience, including a clear progression from Salesforce Developer or Senior Developer into Technical Lead, Development Manager, Technical Architect, or equivalent senior consulting role.
  • 3+ years leading technical teams, delivery workstreams, or major Salesforce implementation programs.
  • Strong hands‑on development experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce where applicable, SOQL/SOSL, asynchronous Apex, REST/SOAP APIs, and Salesforce DX.
  • Deep knowledge of Salesforce security, sharing, role hierarchy, permission sets, profiles, identity/access considerations, and governance.
  • Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integrations, data migration approaches, API strategies, and error‑handling/reconciliation processes.
  • Experience with CI/CD, version control, automated testing, code quality practices, release management, and multi‑environment deployment strategies.
  • Proven ability to design for scale, performance, system limits, large data volumes, maintainability, and operational support.
  • Consulting experience with direct client interaction, stakeholder management, technical workshops, requirements clarification, and executive‑level communication.
  • Experience leading distributed or cross‑functional teams while balancing hands‑on technical contribution with architecture and delivery leadership.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical choices and trade‑offs in business terms.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer I/II, Application Architect, System Architect, Integration Architect, Data Architect, Sharing & Visibility Architect, or Salesforce Certified Technical Architect.
  • Experience with Salesforce clouds such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Field Service, Marketing Cloud, CPQ/Revenue Cloud, or Financial Services Cloud.
  • Experience with MuleSoft or comparable middleware/iPaaS platforms.
  • Background in Agile delivery, technical project estimation, enterprise architecture, and managed services/support environments.
  • Experience with modern web technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, or external cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Prior experience in a consulting firm, Salesforce partner, systems integrator, or client‑facing delivery organization.
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