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Salesforce Architect roles sit at the senior end of the Salesforce ecosystem, and many employers will sponsor OPT for the right candidate. Your STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field. Computer science, information systems, and engineering degrees typically qualify, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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About us:
Acxiom’s Salesforce Practice is a Summit-level Salesforce Partner delivering smarter cross-cloud solutions across Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and Data Cloud. We help brands accelerate digital transformation with speed, scale, and data-powered personalization.
WE ARE ONE PROBLEM-SOLVING TEAM
Job Description:
- Lead discovery workshops, which includes the facilitation of large audiences, solution presentations, and prototype demonstrations.
- Comfortable building and demonstrating Salesforce CPQ prototypes in Salesforce.
- Participate in the development of conceptual and logical architecture.
- Design, develop and maintain application architectures that support client’s business requirements.
- Resolve integration and interfacing issues between various back-end systems.
- Optimize application performance and scalability.
- Assist Project Leadership conducting project risk identification and mitigation planning.
- Provide support to the sales effort on new business development pursuits, assisting with RFP responses, architecture assessments and technical qualification.
- Act as an owner and ultimate escalation point for the implementations one builds and supports.
Requirements
- 3+ years Salesforce Platform implementation experience, with at least 2 full lifecycle Salesforce CPQ implementations.
- Strong understanding of the overall architecture of the Salesforce CRM platform concepts and how they influence design.
- Experience in configuring any other recurring SaaS solutions would make a candidate stand out.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to facilitate team and client meetings effectively and to deliver constructive feedback.
- Adept in execution of Agile methodologies, and overall use of Jira.
- Outstanding organizational, analytical, communication and writing skills.
- Adept at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience with managing remote teams across different time zones.
- Superior abilities in problem-solving, project management, and attention to details.
Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science OR Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Active Salesforce CPQ Specialist Superbadges Ideal.
- Active B2B Commerce Functional, Sales Cloud Consultant, and Data Architecture & Management Designer would make a candidate stand out.
Acxiom Salesforce Practice is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada.
Acxiom Salesforce Practice and its affiliates provide this Privacy Notice, which applies to California resident employees, employee applicants, owners, directors, officers, and contractors of Acxiom Salesforce Practice, as well as, as applicable, those individuals’ emergency contacts and beneficiaries who are California residents. This Privacy Notice sets forth our practices with respect to information that can reasonably be linked with an individual (“Personal Information”), as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), collectively herein referred to as the “CA Privacy Law”.
Please note, there may be additional or different privacy notices or disclosures that govern our use of your Personal Information beyond the CA Privacy Law. Where personal information collection, use, and disclosure is subject to the CA Privacy Law, this Privacy Notice shall prevail. For collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information beyond the CA Privacy Law, those separate and relevant privacy notices and disclosures shall prevail.
Additional Locations (if applicable):
Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.
Attention California Applicants: Please see our CCPA/CPRA Privacy Act notice here.
Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New York City, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington Applicants: This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact recruit@acxiom.com.
Salesforce Solutions Architect
About us:
Acxiom’s Salesforce Practice is a Summit-level Salesforce Partner delivering smarter cross-cloud solutions across Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and Data Cloud. We help brands accelerate digital transformation with speed, scale, and data-powered personalization.
WE ARE ONE PROBLEM-SOLVING TEAM
Job Description:
- Lead discovery workshops, which includes the facilitation of large audiences, solution presentations, and prototype demonstrations.
- Comfortable building and demonstrating Salesforce CPQ prototypes in Salesforce.
- Participate in the development of conceptual and logical architecture.
- Design, develop and maintain application architectures that support client’s business requirements.
- Resolve integration and interfacing issues between various back-end systems.
- Optimize application performance and scalability.
- Assist Project Leadership conducting project risk identification and mitigation planning.
- Provide support to the sales effort on new business development pursuits, assisting with RFP responses, architecture assessments and technical qualification.
- Act as an owner and ultimate escalation point for the implementations one builds and supports.
Requirements
- 3+ years Salesforce Platform implementation experience, with at least 2 full lifecycle Salesforce CPQ implementations.
- Strong understanding of the overall architecture of the Salesforce CRM platform concepts and how they influence design.
- Experience in configuring any other recurring SaaS solutions would make a candidate stand out.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to facilitate team and client meetings effectively and to deliver constructive feedback.
- Adept in execution of Agile methodologies, and overall use of Jira.
- Outstanding organizational, analytical, communication and writing skills.
- Adept at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience with managing remote teams across different time zones.
- Superior abilities in problem-solving, project management, and attention to details.
Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science OR Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Active Salesforce CPQ Specialist Superbadges Ideal.
- Active B2B Commerce Functional, Sales Cloud Consultant, and Data Architecture & Management Designer would make a candidate stand out.
Acxiom Salesforce Practice is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada.
Acxiom Salesforce Practice and its affiliates provide this Privacy Notice, which applies to California resident employees, employee applicants, owners, directors, officers, and contractors of Acxiom Salesforce Practice, as well as, as applicable, those individuals’ emergency contacts and beneficiaries who are California residents. This Privacy Notice sets forth our practices with respect to information that can reasonably be linked with an individual (“Personal Information”), as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), collectively herein referred to as the “CA Privacy Law”.
Please note, there may be additional or different privacy notices or disclosures that govern our use of your Personal Information beyond the CA Privacy Law. Where personal information collection, use, and disclosure is subject to the CA Privacy Law, this Privacy Notice shall prevail. For collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information beyond the CA Privacy Law, those separate and relevant privacy notices and disclosures shall prevail.
Additional Locations (if applicable):
Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.
Attention California Applicants: Please see our CCPA/CPRA Privacy Act notice here.
Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New York City, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington Applicants: This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact recruit@acxiom.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Salesforce Architect
Lead with your Salesforce certifications
Certifications like Salesforce Certified Technical Architect or Application Architect signal you can do the job before the interview starts. Employers weighing OPT sponsorship need confidence fast. Your cert stack is the most direct way to provide it.
Target employers with existing Salesforce practices
Consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, and Cognizant run dedicated Salesforce practices and sponsor OPT regularly. Mid-size ISVs building on the Salesforce platform are also strong targets. Both have established immigration processes and budget for sponsorship.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Architect roles frequently appear on the STEM OPT eligible employer list, but your degree must also qualify. Check your CIP code with your DSO before applying. A qualifying degree in computer science or information systems gives you a three-year authorization window.
Address OPT proactively, not defensively
When employers ask about work authorization, state your status clearly and mention the E-Verify requirement for STEM extension. Most established tech employers already use E-Verify. Framing it as a known process, not a complication, keeps the conversation productive.
Demonstrate architecture-level thinking in your materials
Resumes that list Salesforce tasks won't land architect-level roles. Document the scale of implementations you have owned, including org complexity, integration patterns, and team leadership. Employers sponsoring senior roles expect evidence of senior-level decision-making.
Time your H-1B transition planning into your job search
If you start OPT in mid-2025 or later, your STEM extension can bridge you through at least one H-1B lottery cycle. Confirm your employer plans to file on your behalf before accepting an offer. Most Salesforce consulting firms have done this before.
Salesforce Architect OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Salesforce Architect on OPT?
Yes. Salesforce Architect is a specialty occupation that qualifies for both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree is in a qualifying field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify for the STEM extension to apply.
Do Salesforce Architect employers commonly sponsor OPT students?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer type. Large Salesforce consulting partners and enterprise tech companies sponsor OPT regularly because architect-level talent is scarce. Smaller firms without existing immigration processes are less predictable. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you can focus your search on employers already open to OPT candidates.
Does a Salesforce Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
The role itself is consistent with STEM-designated occupations, but your eligibility depends on your specific degree and CIP code, not the job title. Degrees in computer science, management information systems, and software engineering most reliably qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO, and verify that the employer uses E-Verify, which is required for STEM extension activation.
What Salesforce certifications matter most when applying on OPT?
The Salesforce Certified Technical Architect credential carries the most weight for senior roles, but most candidates pursuing it hold the Application Architect or System Architect certifications first. Employers sponsoring OPT for architect-level positions expect multiple active certifications. A strong cert stack reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring a candidate who still needs H-1B approval.
How do I find Salesforce Architect jobs that sponsor OPT?
Generic job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, which means a large portion of listings are effectively closed to OPT students. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT candidates and surfaces Salesforce Architect roles at employers who sponsor international talent. Filtering by role and visa type from the start saves significant time in your search.