Senior Architect- Salesforce Quill at Staples, Inc.

This position is a minimum of 4 days in office with flexibility for remote work on Fridays Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers - and our people - thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding. From paper, ink & toner, to technology and custom print, we deliver the right products at the right value, plus an unmatched assortment of over 900 instant rewards available with every order. As a Salesforce Sr Architect I, you will serve as the principal architect and technical authority across Salesforce platforms including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, Marketing Cloud, and CDP/DataCloud. You will lead solution design, integration strategy, and platform governance while mentoring development teams and collaborating with business stakeholders. What you'll be doing: Lead the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience). Implement and manage integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and ETL tools. Leading the development and maintain custom applications on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components. Translate complex business requirements into technical architecture and integration strategies. Define and enforce Salesforce development standards, governance, and best practices. Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders, guiding decision-making and roadmap planning. Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, including data modeling, integration, and deployment. Collaborate with enterprise architects, business analysts, and development teams to ensure cohesive system design. Conduct architecture reviews, performance tuning, and risk assessments. Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and emerging technologies, recommending adoption where appropriate. Mentor and coach junior architects and developers. What you bring to the table: Proven experience in enterprise-level Salesforce implementations. Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, or System Architect. Expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, REST/SOAP APIs, and integration frameworks. Strong understanding of data architecture, security models, and governance frameworks. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and Agile delivery. What's needed- Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of experience in Salesforce development and architecture. What's needed- Preferred Qualifications: Fluent in .NET, MVC, C#, N-Tier development, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), XML-based web services and REST approach with 3+ years of experience. Experience in MS SQL Server, DB architecture and design and SQL development with 3+ years of experience. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and use of tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Bit Bucket. We Offer: Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday) Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! At Staples, "inclusion" is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations - through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply tot his job