Salesforce Architect and Platform Owner

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is a leading global asset manager operating across public and private markets with a strong focus on delivering long-term positive outcomes for clients, portfolio companies, and communities. Our diverse investment solutions span real assets, real estate, credit, equities, and multi-asset classes, with a particular emphasis on private markets and alternatives. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, we are transforming how private markets are managed and scaled. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the growing Alternatives/Privates platform and contribute to the ongoing innovation and operational excellence within Macquarie’s private markets and public investments businesses.

Key Responsibilities
As the Salesforce Lead and Architect, you will provide strategic architectural oversight across multiple Salesforce implementations within MAM. You will establish consistent standards, integration frameworks, software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, and operational procedures to ensure scalable and secure Salesforce solutions. Your role includes driving the adoption of new capabilities such as AI and Data360, shaping the commercial relationship with Salesforce, and enhancing MAM’s presence within the Salesforce ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with engineering leads, data architects, business stakeholders, and senior technology leaders to influence and guide the platform’s evolution. This is a senior, hands-on individual contributor role requiring technical expertise, credibility, and strong relationship-building skills.

Required Qualifications
- 10-12 years of experience in software engineering, including at least 7 years designing and delivering Salesforce solutions at an enterprise scale.
- Over 10 years in enterprise technology, with 8+ years focused on designing, implementing, and governing Salesforce platforms in complex global organizations.
- Deep hands-on knowledge of Salesforce technologies such as Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, APIs, data modeling, security, sharing rules, and governor limits.
- Proven enterprise architecture experience managing multiple Salesforce orgs or business units, including integration with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven architectures, middleware, and data platforms.
- Experience establishing and managing SDLC, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices tailored for Salesforce environments at scale.
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, including licensing and contract negotiations with Salesforce.
- Strong communication and influencing skills to engage senior leaders and advise engineering teams without direct authority.
- Experience introducing AI or advanced data capabilities into Salesforce platforms.

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

At Macquarie, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance. These include one wellbeing leave day per year, generous paid parental leave options for primary and secondary caregivers, company-subsidized childcare services, paid volunteer leave with donation matching, and extensive physical, mental, and financial wellbeing programs. Additional benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities with reimbursement for professional memberships, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and reimbursement for home office equipment.

Technology is central to Macquarie’s mission, enabling innovation and connection across our global operations. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued. Reasonable adjustments are provided throughout the recruitment process and employment to support all individuals.

We encourage candidates who are passionate about building a better future and excited by this role to apply and join us in shaping the future of asset management.