Salesforce Architect and Platform Owner

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is a global leader in asset management, operating across both public and private markets with a strong focus on delivering superior long-term outcomes for clients, portfolio companies, and communities. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions including real assets, real estate, credit, equities, and multi-asset strategies, with a particular emphasis on private markets and alternatives. MAM is at the cutting edge of innovation, utilizing advanced technology and artificial intelligence to transform private market management. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join the expanding Alternatives/Privates platform as a Salesforce Lead. In this position, you will spearhead technology innovation and operational excellence by collaborating closely with digital business partners and technology teams to design, implement, and optimize Salesforce solutions that improve client experiences, streamline operations, and support platform growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide architectural leadership across multiple Salesforce solutions within MAM, ensuring adherence to consistent standards, integration, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and operational best practices.
- Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for new capabilities, including the integration of AI and Data360, to continuously enhance the Salesforce platform.
- Manage and strengthen the commercial relationship with Salesforce, elevating MAM’s profile within the vendor ecosystem and the broader Salesforce community.
- Collaborate with engineering leads, data architects, business stakeholders, and senior technology leaders to ensure Salesforce architecture aligns with business goals.
- Act as a senior, hands-on individual contributor, leveraging expertise and strong interpersonal skills to influence outcomes and build credibility.
- Establish and govern SDLC, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices tailored specifically for Salesforce at an enterprise scale.
- Oversee integration of Salesforce with enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven architectures, middleware, and data platforms.

Required Qualifications
- 10-12 years of experience in software engineering, including a minimum of 7 years focused on designing and delivering Salesforce solutions at an enterprise scale.
- Over 10 years in enterprise technology roles, with at least 8 years implementing and governing Salesforce platforms within complex, global organizations.
- Deep hands-on expertise in Salesforce development, including Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, APIs, data modeling, security, sharing, and governor limits.
- Proven experience in enterprise architecture across multiple Salesforce orgs or business units, with strong integration capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and manage SDLC, DevOps, and operational practices for Salesforce environments.
- Experience managing vendor relationships, including licensing and contract negotiations with Salesforce.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present to and influence senior leadership and advise engineering teams without formal authority.
- Experience integrating AI or advanced data capabilities into Salesforce environments.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience in financial services or asset management, particularly within private markets, alternatives, investor relations, or wealth management.
- Familiarity with Salesforce Experience Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, or Marketing Cloud.
- Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or data engineering concepts.

Macquarie offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ wellbeing and career growth. This includes wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, company-subsidized childcare, paid volunteer leave with donation matching, and extensive support for physical, mental, and financial health such as medical and life insurance, virtual medical consultations, and an Employee Assistance Program. Learning and development are encouraged through reimbursement for professional memberships and subscriptions. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available depending on the role, along with reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.

The technology teams at Macquarie are passionate about accelerating digital transformation, connecting people and data, and designing innovative solutions that support the firm’s global operations. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued. Reasonable adjustments are provided during recruitment and employment to support individuals as needed.

If you are motivated to contribute your expertise and build a better future with Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.