Role: Salesforce Data Cloud Architect Location: San Diego, CA (Remote) Contract type: C2H Role Overview As a Salesforce Data Cloud Architect, you will own the end‑to‑end data architecture for Salesforce Data Cloud implementations, including data ingestion, modeling, identity resolution, privacy/consent enforcement, and activation readiness. This is a critical, client‑facing role within a regulated healthcare/life sciences environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own Salesforce Data Cloud architecture across ingestion, DMOs, semantic layer, identity resolution, and activation. Design scalable and compliant data models aligned with business and clinical requirements. Lead data ingestion strategy from platforms like Databricks and upstream systems. Architect identity resolution using deterministic and probabilistic match rules. Design and enforce privacy, consent, and PHI/PII governance. Own semantic layer definitions and ensure consistency across insights and activations. Design real‑time, streaming, and calculated insights. Act as the primary data authority for client stakeholders and guide offshore delivery teams. Support SIT, UAT, Go‑Live, and knowledge transfer activities. Required Skills & Experience 12+ years of enterprise data architecture experience. Hands‑on experience with Salesforce Data Cloud (DMOs, Identity, Insights, Data Actions). Strong experience in healthcare or life sciences regulated environments. Expertise in identity resolution, consent management, and PHI/PII handling. Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms. Strong understanding of streaming, real‑time data, CI/CD, and data governance. Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.