Salesforce

Data 360 Technical Architect

Salesforce$178K — $246K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant Salesforce Data 360 or equivalent Customer Data Platform experience
  • Experience with cloud data warehouse tools like Snowflake, Databricks, or Redshift
  • Proficiency in data management and ETL processes using cloud-based tools
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to visualize and model technical concepts
  • Proven ability to influence and facilitate discussions with executive-level stakeholders
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent; relevant certifications preferred
  • Willingness to travel (up to 50%)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Data 360 and provide strategic advice to customers
  • Help customers exceed their goals while sharing Data 360 best practices
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction scores through value-driven engagements
  • Manage multiple strategic client relationships effectively
  • Collaborate with Go-to-Market teams for service growth and account expansion
  • Maintain expertise in the evolving product roadmap and data platform landscape
  • Lead knowledge sharing and development initiatives within the Emerging Specialized Delivery team

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous professional learning and growth
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams on innovative best practices
  • Possibility to influence company strategy and direction
  • Chance to work as a trusted advisor in a high-demand field
  • Flexible travel requirements (less than 50%)
Full Job Description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category

Customer Success

Job Details

The Data Cloud Technical Architect in Specialized Delivery is a demonstrated thought leader in the technical and functional application of Data 360 (fka. Data Cloud) with cross-industry experience. Ideally, they are a seasoned data-focused architect who understands the Salesforce platform and has proven success in helping customers unlock data and insights. They are seasoned in technical and functional aspects of complex Customer engagements and consistently deliver successful Data 360 focused projects.

This role is in CSG Professional Services and is a part of the Emerging Specialized Delivery team. Technical Architects deliver technical solutions to meet the Customer’s business and technical requirements. They focus on the following domains: Data 360, scripting, data management, and integrations. Technical Architects lead the evaluation of options and subsequent presentation and education of the Customer/Partner. They will also identify and proactively manage risk areas, and commit to seeing issues through to complete resolution. Being a part of the Emerging Specialized Delivery team, this role will also serve as a growth multiplier to Data 360 talent in Professional Services, supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams on knowledge sharing, reusable assets, building best practice and other talent development activities related to this high demand area of the business. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Data 360, internally and with Customers.

  • Act as a strategic advisor helping to unlock data from customers' various enterprise systems.

  • Help/exceed Customer goals and metrics while providing insights on Data 360 best practices.

  • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

  • Deliver high client satisfaction (CSAT) scores by ensuring value is realized through each engagement.

  • Manage multiple strategic clients simultaneously to meet/exceed utilization target.

  • Become recognized as a valuable and trusted advisor by our Customers and other members of the Data 360 community, and continue to build a reputation for excellence in Professional Services.

  • Collaborate with the Go-to-Market team to drive continued growth of services, and expansion within accounts assigned.

  • Maintain a high degree of expertise on the rapidly evolving product roadmap and the broader data platform landscape through continuous self-directed learning.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
  • Relevant Salesforce Data 360 experience or equivalent Customer Data Platform experience, e.g. Adobe AEP, Tealium AudienceStream, Segment, ActionIQ, Treasure Data, etc.

  • Relevant Salesforce experience in Sales & Service Cloud as well as Marketing Cloud, related certifications is a plus (Data 360 Consultant, AI Specialist, Data Architect, Marketing Cloud Consultant, Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, etc.)

  • Data warehouse experience preferred, e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery, SQL Server, Marketing Databases (e.g. Adobe)

  • Experience with data management, data transformation, ETL, preferably using cloud-based tools/infrastructure

  • Data Architect skills and experience such as data profiling, data quality analysis, experience with MDMs and fuzzy matching conventions a plus

  • Strong aptitude toward communicating complex business and technical concepts using visualization and modeling aids. Ability to conceptualize and create sophisticated diagrams and documents

  • Strong desire and aptitude to learn new technologies quickly and thoroughly

  • Expertise in gathering and analyzing information related to data integration, subscriber management, and identity resolution

  • Experience with AI-related data integration technologies and concepts, including RAG, vector databases, search indexes, and knowledge bases, specifically how they apply to grounding Agentforce solutions with enterprise data is a plus

  • Demonstrated ability to influence a group audience, facilitate solutions and lead discussions such as implementation methodology, architectural roadmaps, enterprise transformation strategy, and executive-level requirement gathering sessions and solution presentations

  • Knowledge of Data Governance and Data Privacy concepts and regulations is a plus

  • BA/BS degree or foreign equivalent

  • Willingness to travel when needed (expected to be less than 50%)


REQUIRED QUALITIES
  • PASSION: Passionate about Customer Success.

  • BEGINNER'S MIND: Always learning; approaches each interaction with an open mind; great listener and hands-on.

  • LEADERSHIP: Self-aware and strategic thinker; proficient at building strong relationships.

  • COMMUNICATOR: Speaks and writes with clarity, brevity, and purpose; explains area of expertise clearly and confidently to others; influences and engages C-Level with authority and confidence.

  • STORYTELLER: Confidently and effectively facilitates and presents; ably defends point-of-view; keeps audiences engaged and delivers a clear and memorable message.

  • TEAM PLAYER: Proficient at collaboration and working with members of a team.

  • URGENCY: Ability to move fast and drive business value and results.

  • TRUST: Trusts the company’s core values; shows integrity, transparency, and reliability.

  • ADAPTABLE: Excels in high levels of uncertainty and change.

  • COMMUNITY CHAMPION: Leads internal initiatives; actively contributes to the Community’s knowledge and resource base.

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