Federal Salesforce Solution Architect

Location: United States

Department: Delivery - Federal

Location Type: REMOTE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

• Lead the overall Salesforce Service Cloud and Public Sector solution design and implementation, ensuring alignment between mission objectives and technical architecture. 
• Develop high-level solution architecture and detailed design documents that comply with Federal standards and security requirements. 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for cleared Federal stakeholders, facilitating technical discovery and aligning solutions with business strategies. 
• Partner with Technical Architects to ensure adherence to best practices, industry standards, and Federal compliance for Salesforce environments. 
• Mentor and lead development teams, Business Analysts (BAs), and QA resources to ensure the technical success of the program. 
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and partner with sales/business development teams to accurately estimate the level of effort for Federal bids. 
• Stay updated with the latest Salesforce trends—including Government Cloud Plus, Service Cloud, and Agentforce—to provide innovative solutions for Federal clients.

• 8-10+ years of extensive experience in Salesforce architecture and implementation, preferably in large-scale Federal environments. 
• 3-5+ years of proven experience solutioning for Salesforce Government Cloud Plus, Service Cloud, and/or Experience Cloud. 
• Proven working knowledge of Agentforce and Salesforce AI capabilities, including the ability to architect autonomous agents and generative AI solutions within a secure Government Cloud Plus environment.
• Deep knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem with advanced expertise in configuration, customization, and business process modeling. 
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive-level presentation skills. 
• Strong strategic planning, governance, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs in cleared delivery environments.
• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Preferred Certifications: Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder, Sales Cloud Consultant, and Service Cloud Consultant.

• A Culture of Builders – We’re a remote-first, global team of curious, collaborative problem-solvers. You’ll have the opportunity to refine processes, solve challenges, and help shape the future of Salesforce and Amazon consulting. If you’re excited to build, innovate, and grow, you’ll fit right in.
• Forge Your Own Path – At Thunder, you’re not just filling a role—you’re shaping it. Whether it’s jumping into presales, refining our methodology, or building something entirely new, the opportunity to innovate is yours to take.

• Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
• Ownership & Impact – Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building. Come make your mark!
• Level Up Your Career – Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
• People-First Flexibility – We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally.