Who we are:
First impressions matter. Kicksaw is on a mission to transform the Salesforce consulting industry, putting employees and customers first. As a leader in the Salesforce ecosystem, we help companies manage their implementation processes, drive greater efficiencies, and create unmatched client relationships.
About the Role
The Technical Architect is a senior expert who partners with Kicksaw on a long-term contract to support client delivery. In this role, you’ll independently design and implement scalable Salesforce solutions, contribute deep technical expertise to complex engagements, and collaborate closely with Kicksaw delivery teams and client stakeholders.
This is an 11-month contract starting in February with a pay rate of $140 to $150 CAD per hour, with full-time hours and a strong focus on hands-on delivery, architecture, and technical problem-solving for a Data Cloud and Revenue Cloud Advanced implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Technical Delivery
Design and implement Salesforce architectures that support complex business and technical requirements
Translate functional requirements into clear technical designs and implementation strategies
Apply Salesforce design standards and architectural best practices to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions
Evaluate declarative versus programmatic approaches and recommend the most effective solution based on engagement scope
Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation artifacts required for delivery and handoff
Provide technical estimates and input to support delivery planning
Hands-On Development & Quality
Build and customize Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and configuration
Review code and implementations to ensure alignment with defined technical standards and solution designs
Support deployments and releases across Salesforce configuration, Apex, APIs, Visualforce, and AppExchange
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during implementation
Integrations & Data Architecture
Design and support integration patterns between Salesforce and external systems
Contribute to API design, data modeling, and orchestration strategies
Implement or support integrations using middleware tools such as MuleSoft and Python-based services
Ensure data integrity, system boundaries, and integration contracts are clearly defined and documented
Client & Delivery Collaboration
Collaborate with Kicksaw delivery team members to support cohesive solution delivery
Participate in technical discovery sessions and architecture discussions with client stakeholders
Communicate technical designs, decisions, and recommendations through client-facing meetings and documentation
Provide technical guidance within the scope of assigned engagements
What You’ll Bring
5–8+ years of software development experience, including 4+ years of Salesforce development
Strong hands-on expertise in Salesforce architecture, configuration, and custom development
Proficiency in Apex, LWC, JavaScript, APIs, and Salesforce data and security models
Experience designing and implementing integrations using MuleSoft, Python, or similar technologies
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as SFDX and GitHub
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with client stakeholders
Proven ability to operate independently in consulting environments
Applicable Salesforce Certifications preferred
Why Join Kicksaw?
Kicksaw is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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