Remote

Salesforce Architect

Nava Public Benefit Corp
401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Apr 06, 2025
About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. Since 2013, federal, state, and local government agencies have trusted Nava to build transformative digital services to help people access public benefits. Meeting our mission is an opportunity to restore trust between people and public institutions. We focus on populations that are the least protected because the stakes are higher. As a client services company, we work with government agencies to improve how people apply for benefits, navigate their health care, and more. We bill for our time, selling our expertise and problem-solving methodology to government clients. Our clients hire us to help improve their products and services so that their users and beneficiaries have a better customer experience. These end-users-the humans who benefit from our work-are at the core of everything we do. We research beneficiaries' needs to help our government clients better deliver on their missions, providing everyone at Nava opportunities to do meaningful, impactful work. Position Summary The Salesforce Architect is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions that meet current and future business needs. This role ensures seamless integration between Salesforce and enterprise systems while defining best practices and standards for development, deployment, and automation. The Salesforce Architect leads a team of engineers, collaborates with government partners, and applies DevOps methodologies to streamline workflows. These responsibilities align with Nava's mission and values, including Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Build Together, Progress Takes Word, Inclusion is Essential, and Impact over Ideology. What you'll do Collaborate with government partners and other technology leaders to architect and design scalable and high-performing Salesforce solutions that meet current and future business needs Leading the architectural design of Salesforce implementations, ensuring best practices and technical excellence. Defining and enforcing governance policies, security best practices, and scalability principles. Ensuring seamless integration between Salesforce and enterprise systems via APIs, middleware (e.g., Mulesoft), and event-driven architectures. Providing guidance on Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flows. Reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews, and ensuring code quality. Define best practices and standards for Salesforce development, integration, and deployment processes Implement automation strategies, including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and testing frameworks for Salesforce applications Work in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur Take part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed Coach and mentor junior team members Required skills 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flows Proficiency in integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs, Mulesoft, ETL tools, or event-driven architecture Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gearset, Copado, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Salesforce DX Experience in cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Strong understanding of user interface design best practices for Salesforce applications Demonstrated ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits Ability to define and enforce governance policies, security best practices, and scalability principles Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset Desired skills Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) (preferred) or Application/System Architect, Platform Developer II certifications Experience with Salesforce Industry Clouds (e.g., Government Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Health Cloud) Experience with Salesforce AI, Einstein Analytics, or Tableau CRM Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC 2) for government or highly regulated industries Familiarity with Salesforce Governance and Center of Excellence (CoE) models Experience leading a Salesforce technical team in an enterprise environment Experience in owning a technical roadmap and evaluating emerging technologies Experience working with large-scale data models and designing performant architectures Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired. Work authorization that doesn't require visa sponsorship, now or in the future. May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract. Perks working with Nava Top-tier benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plenty of time off - Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days. Annual bonus - When Nava wins, so do you. Parental perks - Paid leave + weekly meal deliveries for new parents. Wellness support - Full wellness program to keep you feeling your best. Zero copay care - Virtual doctor visits at no cost through UHC. Take a break - Sabbatical available after continued service. 401(k) match - We invest in your future with a generous match. Flexible work - Remote-first with flexibility to fit your life. Home office help - Setup support via Staples + company laptop. Utility credit - Monthly contribution for at home costs (where applicable). Growth resources - Learning programs to level up your skills. Development budget - Funds for courses, tuition, and more. Referral rewards - Help us grow and earn while you do. Commute perks - Commuter benefits to get you moving. Full coverage - Disability, life, and AD&D insurance included. Culture that cares - Collaborative and remote-friendly. Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. * If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Additionally, if employed with Nava, you must be based in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.