Senior Salesforce Techno-Functional Architect

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Lyten is seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Techno-Functional Architect to lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of scalable Salesforce solutions. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to translate business needs into secure, high-performing platform capabilities that deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

·Own solution architecture and technical delivery across Salesforce products (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and related platform capabilities.

·Lead discovery and solution design workshops; produce clear documentation including architecture diagrams, data models, integration/interface specifications, and implementation plans.

·Design and deliver custom applications, enhancements, and automations using declarative and programmatic tools (Flows, validation rules, Apex, Lightning Web Components).

·Architect and implement integrations with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns where appropriate.

·Define and oversee data management practices, including migration, cleansing, deduplication, and performance-oriented data model optimization.

·Ensure solutions align to Salesforce best practices for security, scalability, performance, and maintainability (profiles/roles/sharing model, least-privilege access, governance).

·Provide technical leadership to developers and admins through code/design reviews, standards, reusable patterns, and CI/CD guidance (Salesforce DX, Git, GitHub Actions or equivalent).

·Troubleshoot complex platform issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement durable fixes to ensure reliability and availability.

·Partner with stakeholders to prioritize work, manage tradeoffs, and ensure timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

·Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

·Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical audiences

·Strong organization, attention to detail, and outcome orientation

·Collaborative leadership style; ability to influence without authority

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Required Qualifications

·Doctorate degree in related field OR Master's degree in related field AND 3+ years of experience supporting or implementing MES solutions in a manufacturing environment.

·OR Bachelor's degree in related field AND 5+ years of Salesforce development and configuration experience, including 2+ years in a lead or senior technical role.

·Hands-on expertise with Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce declarative automation (Flow).

·Strong understanding of Salesforce platform architecture and enterprise implementation patterns.

·Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end solutions, including integrations and data-intensive programs.

·Strong stakeholder management, communication skills, and a demonstrated sense of ownership and delivery focus.

·Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and their application to CRM solutions.

·Salesforce platform development: Apex (classes, triggers) and Lightning Web Components (LWC)

·Declarative automation: Salesforce Flow, validation rules, approval processes

·APIs & integrations: strong experience with Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP; Bulk/Streaming as applicable) and integration design patterns

·Data architecture & management: data modeling, migration strategy, cleansing/deduplication, and data-quality controls

·Security & access governance: Salesforce security model (profiles, roles, sharing rules) and least-privilege implementation

·Reporting & analytics: reports and dashboards to support operational visibility

·DevOps & delivery: Salesforce DX/source-driven development, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD practices

·Quality & reliability: troubleshooting, performance optimization, and disciplined testing practices

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Preferred Qualifications

·Salesforce Platform Developer I and/or II (preferred).

·Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or progress toward CTA (a plus).

·Experience establishing governance, SDLC best practices, and platform operating models in a startup or high-growth environment.

·Visualforce experience and legacy modernization patterns (as needed)

·Event-driven architecture experience (Platform Events/Change Data Capture) and resilient error-handling/retry strategies

·Hands-on middleware experience and integration monitoring/observability tooling

·Advanced release management approaches and automation beyond baseline CI/CD (e.g., environment promotion strategies)

·Experience formalizing platform governance (standards, reusable patterns, code review guardrails) in high-growth environments

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Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$155,200.00 - $232,800.00

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures:

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer.  The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.  Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, interviews or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Lyten Does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. We Do NOT use any messaging apps to recruit or communicate at any time during the recruiting process. Links to the actual job posting will be provided in the email, please verify the position is posted prior to communicating. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications will be from the recruiting team and will be from a @lyten.com email address.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.

• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.