Senior Solution Architect (Salesforce)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable Salesforce solutions. This high-profile role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to align technology with business goals and Salesforce best practices. As a key member of the Salesforce Center of Excellence, this role influences enterprise architecture and gains exposure to the latest Salesforce technologies across a range of industries and domains. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Salesforce architecture and development, proven leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. This role offers broad exposure and influence across the organization, providing opportunities to shape Salesforce strategy and contribute to innovation. The Solution Architect will play a vital role in transforming how the business operates through technology-driven customer engagement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports architectural governance and compliance, and contributes to defining principles, guidelines, and standards. Participates in solution architecture reviews and ensures architecture adherence.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with business objectives.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Takes an active role in analyzing technology trends and impacts and contributes to vendor assessments.
• Leads the design and development of end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements.
• Analyzes and translates business and technical requirements into solution designs.
• Leads the translation of business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints, collaborating with product owners and managers. Defines system integration approaches and ensures interoperability of components.
• Provides guidance and support to development teams during solution implementation. Manages the architecture for a broader scope of projects and develops roadmaps for portfolio evolution.
• Lead the architecture and design of Salesforce implementations across multiple projects or large, complex initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for clients and internal teams, providing strategic guidance and mentorship to Salesforce professionals.
• Conduct discovery sessions and assessments of clients’ current Salesforce use; develop findings reports, solution roadmaps, and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, define, and prioritize business and functional requirements.
• Create prototypes and proofs of concept to validate solutions and inform project design.
• Design and document robust data models and secure, scalable solutions across Salesforce clouds, including Sales, Service, Experience, and Manufacturing Cloud.
• Oversee configuration, testing, quality assurance, deployment, and release management activities.
• Support user story development, ensuring success criteria are defined and well-documented.
• Engage in solution reviews and recommend architectural and performance improvements.
• Act as a release manager for Salesforce environments, managing deployments and ensuring alignment with DevOps best practices.
• Lead or contribute to project planning, scoping, and estimating efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant architecture experience required.
• Salesforce Solution Architecture Track certifications preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the Salesforce platform, Visualforce, Lightning Components (LWC) required.
• Background in architecting on Salesforce Experience Cloud and Manufacturing Cloud preferred.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD processes preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale CRM or Member Services implementations and data migration/integration activities. Preferred.
• Oil and Gas industry experience is a plus.

Skills

• Agile Methodology – Agile management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong problem-solving skills to identify architectural challenges, analyze requirements, evaluate options, and propose effective solutions.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Understanding of AI concepts and how they relate to modern solutions.
• Authentic Communicator – Expresses ideas clearly and credibly, both verbally and in writing.
• Big Data Analytics – Knowledge of data analytics frameworks to design architectures that handle large data sets.
• Business Acumen – Applies knowledge of MPC’s business and industry to advance organizational goals.
• Cloud Computing – Experience managing cloud services and cloud architectures to meet customer needs.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement.
• DevSecOps – Practices that integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
• Functional Expertise – Strong understanding of technologies, platforms, and systems relevant to enterprise architecture.
• IoT – Familiarity with IoT concepts and protocols and related architectural design.
• Machine Learning – Understanding of ML concepts and how to apply them where appropriate.
• Process Orchestration – Coordination and management of tasks within workflows to optimize operations.
• Solution Architecture – Designing comprehensive solutions that meet business needs.
• Strategic Outlook – Develops long-term plans aligned with MPC’s strategy.
• Systems Thinking – Ability to evaluate the system as a whole to ensure compliance with requirements.

Location

Findlay, Ohio; Additional locations: San Antonio, Texas

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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