Salesforce Data Cloud Architect

Responsibilities
Kforce is looking for a Salesforce Data Cloud Architect for a remote, contract to hire opportunity. The Salesforce Data Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise customer data platforms built on Salesforce Data Cloud. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic consulting to help healthcare organizations unify customer data, activate personalized experiences, and maximize the value of their Salesforce investment.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years implementing Salesforce Data Cloud in enterprise environments
Strong foundation in software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, system design, and application architecture
Strong understanding of customer data platforms (CDPs), identity resolution, and customer 360 concepts
Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise applications using APIs, MuleSoft, ETL tools, or cloud data platforms
Deep understanding of Salesforce Data Cloud objects, ingestion methods, segmentation, calculated insights, and activation
Strong Python development experience with the ability to build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, automate data processing, and develop reusable integration utilities
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and integrating enterprise applications using modern authentication and integration patterns
Working knowledge of Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS), with the ability to develop and troubleshoot Marketing Cloud automation and integration scripts
Strong understanding of source control, CI/CD practices, testing, debugging, logging, and production support for enterprise data solutions
Knowledge of cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of Salesforce architecture or solution design experience
Prior experience as a software engineer, data engineer, application developer, or integration engineer before specializing in Salesforce and Data Cloud is strongly preferred
Experience within healthcare, payer, or provider organizations
Experience integrating with Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), or other healthcare systems
Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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