Salesforce Technical Architect (Hands-On)Location: London (On-site - minimum 40% of time, non-negotiable)Engagement Type: Full-time1. Job SummaryWe are seeking a hands-on Salesforce Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership across a Salesforce platform serving internal and external users in a regulated environment.This role is explicitly hands-on. The Technical Architect is expected to:Define and document the right target architectureValidate architectural decisions through directly executed Proofs of Concept (POCs)Produce high-quality architecture artefacts for governance and design forumsLead performance engineering and optimisation for a customised Salesforce org, with a strategic focus on transitioning to Salesforce out-of-the-box (OOB) capabilities wherever possible.This is not a purely advisory role, architecture documentation must be grounded in real, tested solutions proven through hands-on implementation.2. Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture and Design LeadershipDefine end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned to business needs, platform strategy, and regulatory constraints.Own architecture artefacts including:High-level and low-level design documentsData model designsIntegration and security modelsPresent architecture proposals and design decisions to technical and governance forums.Hands-On Validation and POCsDesign and build Proofs of Concept personally to validate architectural patterns, technical feasibility, and non-functional ..... full job details .....