Technical Architect Jobs in Virginia
Technical Architect jobs in Virginia are open across Arlington, Reston, and Richmond and other Virginia metros, with employers like Amazon Web Services, AEM Corporation, and Google hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Salesforce Technical Architect
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Must Have:
- Apply expert-level technical expertise across multiple Salesforce domains, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and platform capabilities like Flow, Apex, and LWC.
- Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across applications, integrations, and third-party tools.
- Manage Salesforce architecture to support enterprise-wide initiatives involving:
Application:
- Configurations, customization, and development with Apex, Visualforce, and LWC.
Integrations:
- Middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft), APIs, and event-driven architectures.
Data:
- Data migration, ET processes, and data governance within Salesforce environments.
- Drive the adoption of Salesforce best practices, including DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide Salesforce architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices.
- Collaborate with IT staff, subject matter experts, business partners, and clients to assess business processes, identify pain points, and define architectural solutions.
- Design and review Salesforce solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategies, data governance policies, and technical standards.
- Lead large and complex Salesforce projects and initiatives that may involve cross-functional teams, cloud-to-cloud integrations, and cutting-edge technologies.
- Partner with stakeholders to create business case assessments, project justifications, ROI analyses, architectural reviews, and RFP evaluations.
- Evaluate and recommend Salesforce apps, add-ons, and AppExchange solutions to enhance system capabilities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project personnel and architects on Salesforce-related projects.
- Stay current with Salesforce releases, new features, and industry trends, recommending improvements or innovations to existing Salesforce architecture.
Architecture & Strategy
- Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across multiple clouds and enterprise platforms.
- Define target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
- Establish enterprise standards for scalability, performance, and security.
Solution Design & Implementation
-
Design and oversee:
-
Configurations, customizations, and development using Apex, LWC, and Flows.
- Integration frameworks using APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns.
- Data architecture, migration strategies, and governance models.
Enterprise Integration
- Define API-led and event-based integration strategies across Salesforce and external systems.
- Work with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft) for enterprise integration solutions.
Governance & Best Practices
-
Drive adoption of:
-
DevOps methodologies.
- CI/CD pipelines and release strategies.
- Develop and maintain reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and design patterns.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
-
Partner with IT, business stakeholders, and clients to:
-
Understand requirements.
- Identify pain points.
- Translate business needs into scalable solutions.
- Lead architecture workshops, reviews, and design approvals.
Delivery Leadership
-
Lead large-scale Salesforce programs involving:
-
Cross-functional teams.
- Multi-cloud and multi-system integrations.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and developers.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with Salesforce releases and industry trends.
- Evaluate and recommend Salesforce AppExchange products and enhancements.
- Drive innovation through emerging capabilities (AI, automation, data platforms).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional, global teams (onshore/offshore model).
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and delivery management skills.
- Experience managing client relationships and driving account growth.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Engineering (Computer / Electronics / Related field)
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $180,000 - $240,000 a year
LOCATION
Location: Mclean, VA
JOB FUNCTION
Job Function: TECHNOLOGY
ROLE
Role: Technical Architect
JOB ID
Job Id: 417726
DESIRED SKILLS
Desired Skills: Salesforce(SFDC)
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
Salesforce Technical Architect
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Must Have:
- Apply expert-level technical expertise across multiple Salesforce domains, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and platform capabilities like Flow, Apex, and LWC.
- Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across applications, integrations, and third-party tools.
- Manage Salesforce architecture to support enterprise-wide initiatives involving:
Application:
- Configurations, customization, and development with Apex, Visualforce, and LWC.
Integrations:
- Middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft), APIs, and event-driven architectures.
Data:
- Data migration, ET processes, and data governance within Salesforce environments.
- Drive the adoption of Salesforce best practices, including DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide Salesforce architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices.
- Collaborate with IT staff, subject matter experts, business partners, and clients to assess business processes, identify pain points, and define architectural solutions.
- Design and review Salesforce solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategies, data governance policies, and technical standards.
- Lead large and complex Salesforce projects and initiatives that may involve cross-functional teams, cloud-to-cloud integrations, and cutting-edge technologies.
- Partner with stakeholders to create business case assessments, project justifications, ROI analyses, architectural reviews, and RFP evaluations.
- Evaluate and recommend Salesforce apps, add-ons, and AppExchange solutions to enhance system capabilities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project personnel and architects on Salesforce-related projects.
- Stay current with Salesforce releases, new features, and industry trends, recommending improvements or innovations to existing Salesforce architecture.
Architecture & Strategy
- Lead end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture across multiple clouds and enterprise platforms.
- Define target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
- Establish enterprise standards for scalability, performance, and security.
Solution Design & Implementation
-
Design and oversee:
-
Configurations, customizations, and development using Apex, LWC, and Flows.
- Integration frameworks using APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns.
- Data architecture, migration strategies, and governance models.
Enterprise Integration
- Define API-led and event-based integration strategies across Salesforce and external systems.
- Work with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft) for enterprise integration solutions.
Governance & Best Practices
-
Drive adoption of:
-
DevOps methodologies.
- CI/CD pipelines and release strategies.
- Develop and maintain reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and design patterns.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
-
Partner with IT, business stakeholders, and clients to:
-
Understand requirements.
- Identify pain points.
- Translate business needs into scalable solutions.
- Lead architecture workshops, reviews, and design approvals.
Delivery Leadership
-
Lead large-scale Salesforce programs involving:
-
Cross-functional teams.
- Multi-cloud and multi-system integrations.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and developers.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with Salesforce releases and industry trends.
- Evaluate and recommend Salesforce AppExchange products and enhancements.
- Drive innovation through emerging capabilities (AI, automation, data platforms).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional, global teams (onshore/offshore model).
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and delivery management skills.
- Experience managing client relationships and driving account growth.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Engineering (Computer / Electronics / Related field)
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $180,000 - $240,000 a year
LOCATION
Location: Mclean, VA
JOB FUNCTION
Job Function: TECHNOLOGY
ROLE
Role: Technical Architect
JOB ID
Job Id: 417726
DESIRED SKILLS
Desired Skills: Salesforce(SFDC)
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Technical Architect Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon Web Services10
- AEM Corporation3
- Google3
- AvePoint2
- Bloomberg Industry2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software37
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Distribution & Wholesale3
- Telecommunications3
- Transportation & Logistics3
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical architect jobs across Virginia.
- Eight or more years of experience in software engineering or IT infrastructure roles
- Proven ability to design and document enterprise or cloud-scale system architectures
- Proficiency with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with architecture frameworks including TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent
- Strong communication skills for presenting architecture decisions to executive stakeholders
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or TOGAF
Technical Architect Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many technical architect jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 66+ technical architect openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Arlington, Reston, and Richmond. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do technical architects make in Virginia?
Technical architects in Virginia earn a median of about $141,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,050 for the lowest 10% to over $210,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most technical architect jobs?
Arlington, Reston, and Richmond have the most technical architect openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire technical architects in Virginia?
Employers hiring technical architects in Virginia include Amazon Web Services, AEM Corporation, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote technical architect jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 23% of technical architect openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for technical architect jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to technical architect jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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