Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solution Architect
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solution Architect for a long-term contract opportunity supporting a large-scale, enterprise digital marketing and CRM transformation initiative. This role is ideal for a highly technical, hands-on architect who thrives in fast-paced environments and can design, build, optimize, and troubleshoot complex Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) solutions in production.
This is not a strategy-only or advisory role. We are seeking a builder-architect with deep Salesforce Marketing Cloud expertise who can drive execution, support ongoing platform growth, and help scale sophisticated customer engagement programs across email, SMS, lifecycle marketing, personalization, and automation.
Location: Remote in the US (Denver Area preferred)
Employment Type: Contract (5+ months)
Pay Rate: $50-$68/hr (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Architecture & Campaign Enablement-
Design and implement end-to-end Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions leveraging:
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Email Studio
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Journey Builder
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Automation Studio
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Content Builder
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Audience Builder
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Architect scalable campaign frameworks supporting high-volume lifecycle, triggered, and customer engagement communications.
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Translate business requirements into practical, scalable Salesforce Marketing Cloud architectures, including:
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Customer journeys
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Automations
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Data extensions
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Dynamic content
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Personalization frameworks
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Serve as the primary Salesforce Marketing Cloud technical expert for campaign execution and platform optimization.
Data, Audience Architecture & Personalization-
Design and maintain audience segmentation frameworks and data architectures within Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
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Develop and manage:
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Data Extensions and relational data models
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Audience qualification and segmentation logic
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Suppression and exclusion strategies
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Eligibility and prioritization rules
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Partner with CRM, analytics, and data engineering teams to integrate customer data from Salesforce and other enterprise platforms.
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Design advanced personalization solutions utilizing:
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AMPscript
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SQL
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Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS)
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Rules-based and automated personalization models
Automation & Operational Scale-
Build, optimize, and maintain sophisticated automation workflows that improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
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Identify opportunities to standardize campaign frameworks, audience models, and data processes.
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Diagnose and resolve automation failures, journey issues, and data inconsistencies in production environments.
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Implement best practices that reduce manual effort and improve campaign delivery performance.
Quality, Risk Mitigation & Cross-Functional Collaboration-
Proactively identify architectural risks and recommend solutions before issues impact live campaigns.
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Collaborate closely with:
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Marketing stakeholders
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CRM teams
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Data engineering teams
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Email developers
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Quality assurance teams
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Support critical campaign launches, production fixes, and escalations.
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Develop lightweight documentation, standards, and governance practices that improve technical execution while maintaining delivery speed.
Required Qualifications-
5+ years of hands-on Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience in a Solution Architect, Lead Developer, or senior technical SFMC role.
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Deep expertise across:
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Email Studio
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Journey Builder
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Automation Studio
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Audience Builder
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Content Builder
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Strong understanding of:
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Salesforce Marketing Cloud data architecture
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Audience segmentation strategies
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Personalization capabilities
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Relational data design
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Advanced experience with:
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SQL
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AMPscript
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SSJS
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Data Extensions
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Automation Studio
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Complex customer journeys
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Demonstrated success designing and implementing Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions that operate successfully in large-scale production environments.
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Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently.
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Comfortable working in highly dynamic environments with evolving business needs.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
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Execution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Preferred Qualifications-
Experience integrating Salesforce Marketing Cloud with Salesforce CRM and Customer Data Platform (CDP) environments.
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Background supporting enterprise-scale CRM, lifecycle marketing, customer engagement, or digital marketing initiatives.
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Salesforce Marketing Cloud certifications strongly preferred.
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Experience creating reusable campaign frameworks, automation templates, and scalable architecture patterns.
What Success Looks Like-
Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions are designed for stability, scalability, and long-term supportability.
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Audience segmentation and personalization logic perform accurately in production.
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Technical risks are identified and mitigated early in the project lifecycle.
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Campaign execution becomes faster, more reliable, and less dependent on manual processes.
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Cross-functional teams view you as the go-to Salesforce Marketing Cloud expert for complex technical challenges.
Benefit Offerings:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate t o https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $50.00 to $68.00 per hour
Search managed by: Scott McKeen
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
