Covetrus

Covetrus

Salesforce Technical Architect

Chicago, IL (US)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Cloud PlatformsCI/CDAgentic AICybersecurityAgileSalesforceCRMExcelControlsLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across our Salesforce platform and its connections to the broader enterprise systems ecosystem.
  • This role is based in Chicago, IL and operates on a hybrid work model with an expectation of regular in-office presence.
  • The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and has the leadership presence to transform ambiguity and change into clear direction for both the business and project teams.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary integration architect for Salesforce, leading solution design in close partnership with architects and technical leads across other departments and IT domains
  • Oversee and guide integration design between Salesforce and other cloud and on-premise systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and maintainable connectivity
  • Lead and actively participate in enterprise-scale projects that span Salesforce, Data Cloud, Agentforce, Slack, and other systems within the CRM ecosystem
  • Develop and execute a structured roadmap to migrate legacy Apex code, Process Builders, and outdated configurations toward modern, scalable solutions (Flows, LWC, etc.)
  • Lead architectural strategy and hands-on guidance for agentic AI solutions within Salesforce, including Agentforce and Data Cloud implementations
  • Stay current on Salesforce AI capabilities and evaluate emerging features to drive innovation and competitive advantage for the organization
  • Guide, mentor, and coach technical team members to build versatility, modernize their skill sets, and increase productivity and independence
  • Lead, develop, and evaluate development team personnel to ensure high performance and continuous growth
  • Evaluate the current Salesforce security posture and develop a prioritized improvement plan aligned with enterprise security standards
  • Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in core Salesforce platform capabilities, configuration, and customization
  • Proven experience designing and implementing cross-cloud Salesforce integrations with other cloud platforms and on-premise systems, using modern integration patterns and API-based connectivity
  • Experience with release management and deployment technologies, including CI/CD pipelines, Metadata API, and source control systems
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to represent technology strategy at a senior level
  • Excellent business acumen with the ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes

Nice to have

  • Salesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect, or Certified Technical Architect)
  • Experience in a large, complex enterprise environment with multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, etc.)
  • Background working in and championing an Agile/Scrum delivery environment
  • 401k savings & company match
  • Other leaves of absence
  • Identity theft protection
  • Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan
  • Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits

  • Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes.

Company info

  • Establish the right data model and structure to support agentic solutions serving both external customers and internal personas
  • We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best.

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