Salesforce Architect

Role summary

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The Salesforce Architect designs scalable Salesforce solutions aligned with business goals, covering platform architecture, integrations, data models, security, governance and deployment. Candidates are generally expected to have strong Salesforce architecture experience, knowledge of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and related products, and practical expertise with Apex, Lightning, APIs and integration patterns. Salesforce certifications such as Application Architect, System Architect or Technical Architect are valuable. The role also requires strong communication, stakeholder management and consulting skills, as the candidate will translate business requirements into robust technical designs, guide development teams, manage technical risks and contribute to delivery standards. Experience working in large enterprise or consulting environments is typically preferred.

About the employer

Capgemini is a global technology services and consulting company headquartered in France, operating across more than 50 countries. The company helps organizations with digital transformation, cloud adoption, data and artificial intelligence, engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise applications and business process services. Capgemini works with clients across industries including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, consumer products, healthcare and the public sector. Its workforce includes consultants, architects, engineers, developers and business specialists who deliver large-scale technology programs. In Malaysia, Capgemini supports regional and international clients through consulting, application services, cloud and digital engineering capabilities. The company promotes collaboration, continuous learning and professional certifications, making it a potential fit for technology professionals seeking exposure to enterprise projects and multinational delivery teams.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers technology opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya and Penang, with demand for Salesforce, cloud, cybersecurity, data and enterprise-application professionals. Kuala Lumpur provides the broadest job market, international schools, shopping, healthcare and public transport, while Penang offers a calmer island lifestyle, beaches and a growing technology sector. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and international influences, and English is widely used in business. Living costs are generally lower than in Singapore or major Western cities, although central Kuala Lumpur housing can be expensive. Foreign professionals normally require an Employment Pass, which is arranged and sponsored by the employer and subject to Malaysian immigration approval. Candidates should confirm salary, relocation support, healthcare, tax treatment and visa eligibility before accepting an offer. Malaysia has warm weather year-round, excellent food and convenient regional travel.