Salesforce Architect at Endava in Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland

companyDescription Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. jobDescription This role is primarily focused on delivering high-quality solutions as a Salesforce Solution Architect across a variety of clients and industries. The journey may take you through Salesforce implementations, complex integrations with enterprise systems, or migrations from legacy CRM platforms. It is a challenging and strategic position that will enable you to operate at the intersection of business and technology, shaping scalable and future-proof solutions. This role is available on a full-time employment contract (UoP) and requires the willingness to work from  our office in Kraków, Warsaw or Gdańsk. Requirements gathering and planning phase Collaborate with stakeholders (business, product, and technical teams) to define and validate functional and non-functional requirements, or assess requirements provided by Business Analysts. Translate business needs into architectural vision and solution approach, ensuring alignment with enterprise and Salesforce best practices. Design high-level solution architectures, considering scalability, performance, security, and available resources. Define architecture principles, standards, and technical guidelines to govern delivery. Develop high-level solution specifications, with a strong focus on system integration, data flows, and feasibility. Use appropriate tools and methodologies to create architecture diagrams, process flows, and solution representations. Define key aspects of delivery, including technology stack, integration patterns, development standards, and deployment strategies. Ensure alignment between business expectations and technical implementation by clearly communicating solution intent to delivery teams. Development and implementation of requirements into POCs or full-scale solutions Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and deliver proofs of concept (POCs) and validate solution approaches. Support backlog refinement and solution breakdown, ensuring clear definition of epics, features, and technical components. Contribute to estimation and planning activities, ensuring realistic and achievable delivery timelines. Own the end-to-end solution design, considering scalability, maintainability, technical debt, and long-term evolution. Provide clear architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with defined principles and standards. Oversee implementation to ensure consistency with architecture and design decisions. Guide teams on best practices in configuration, development, testing, and deployment. Ensure compliance with established architecture, governance, and DevOps processes. Validate that solutions are designed for scalability, extensibility, and future enhancements. Go live and maintenance of solution (within existing systems/ platforms and as an integrated part of other processes) Ensure delivered solutions meet quality standards, security requirements, and performance expectations. Support go-live activities, including deployment strategy, risk mitigation, and rollback planning. Ensure solutions are maintainable, extensible, and aligned with long-term platform strategy. Provide guidance for post-go-live optimization, enhancements, and continuous improvement. In our projects, the Salesforce Solution Architect: Owns the end-to-end solution design for a specific initiative, program, or client. Bridges business requirements and technical implementation. Defines architecture, data model, integrations, and design principles. Ensures solution scalability, maintainability, and alignment with Salesforce best practices. Works closely with delivery teams to ensure correct implementation of the architecture. Engages directly with client stakeholders (both business and IT). qualifications 5+ years of Salesforce development experience. 7+ years of overall experience in software development, system design, or architecture. Proven experience with Salesforce solution design and architecture across one or more clouds. Hands-on experience with Salesforce integration patterns and technologies (APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures). Experience designing data models, data flows, and data governance approaches. Functional knowledge of Sales Cloud and/or Service Cloud and/or Marketing Cloud. Strong leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language. Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail and ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement when required. additionalInformation “For this position, the starting gross base salary is PLN 21 120 PLN Gross per month (full-time employment contract), determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria including skillset, experience and role responsibilities. Our benefits offering typically include private medical insurance, dental plan, and glasses reimbursement. The figure represents the initial remuneration we expect to offer for this role and does not limit the right to equal pay for women and men performing the same work or work of equal value. All remuneration and benefits decisions are based on non-discriminatory, gender-neutral criteria, and in accordance with the Polish Labour Code amendments implementing Directive on pay transparency, we do not request or consider candidates’ current or past remuneration during the recruitment process.” At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.