Principal Salesforce Architect

Post Date

Feb 27, 2026

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60606
US
Apr 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Architect

Req #

CHI-2561ae90-b65e-4444-8e6b-e72b5ee91f64

Pay Rate

$62 - $77 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly seasoned Lead Salesforce Architect to serve as the primary Salesforce architectural authority within a large, multi-workstream enterprise transformation program. This individual will step into a highly visible environment supporting four parallel Scrum teams delivering new business workflows across Life and Annuity operations, with upcoming expansion into Agency Services.

The architect will act as:
- The Salesforce voice at the enterprise table
- The senior design authority for complex workflow and integration decisions
- A visible leader capable of defending and articulating solution design to executive and operational stakeholders
- A shepherd and technical guide for delivery teams

This role replaces and expands upon prior architectural coverage and requires both deep hands-on Salesforce expertise and executive-level consulting presence.

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Required Skills & Experience

10+ years in Salesforce architecture and enterprise solution design
- Technical & Functional

Deep experience in:
- Salesforce case management
- Financial Services Cloud
- Service Cloud
- Complex workflow implementations
- Multi-team Agile delivery environments

Proven ability to:
- Translate business operations into technical architecture
- Operate in both strategic and hands-on design layers (“high-level vision” and “in the weeds”)

Experience defending designs in executive-level forums

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.