CRM Technical Architect Careers

You are a problem-solver who sees the forest instead of focusing on the trees. You design systems for rapid changes in scale, including fail-safes for any situation. Ready to take the leap? Explore the CRM Architect career path.

Earning Potential

Earning Potential

$150,400 average salary
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Job Prospects

Job Prospects

181,077 jobs over 12 months
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Is There a Demand for CRM Technical Architects?

Certified CRM Technical Architects (CTAs) are in high demand as more and more companies around the world clamor for people with these niche skills. Your chances of landing a lucrative job are incredibly good.
This guide will cover what skills are required by a CRM Technical Architect and how you can learn them. We will also help you decide if this career is the right fit for you. 
Only a few hundred CTAs exist all over the world.

CTAs

Only a few hundred CTAs exist all over the world.

A Day in the Life of a CRM Technical Architect

Entry-Level Technical Architect
Entry-Level Technical Architect
Entry-Level Technical Architect
Senior Technical Architect
Senior Technical Architect
Senior Technical Architect
Review an application feature design and ensure that it meets all checklist items

Review an application feature design and ensure that it meets all checklist items

Consider a client request by reviewing previous work done and technical documentation

Consider a client request by reviewing previous work done and technical documentation

Develop a solution, initial documents, and proof-of-concept designs

Develop a solution, initial documents, and proof-of-concept designs

Send these over to the Senior Technical Architect for review

Send these over to the Senior Technical Architect for review

Incorporate the feedback and make the requested changes

Incorporate the feedback and make the requested changes

Discuss ideas with CRM Developers to get their buy-in

Discuss ideas with CRM Developers to get their buy-in

Review client solution proposals to ensure feasibility with respect to time and technology

Review client solution proposals to ensure feasibility with respect to time and technology

Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and test the quality of projects

Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and test the quality of projects

Lead technical design, code review, gap analysis, scalable design, and app integration tasks

Lead technical design, code review, gap analysis, scalable design, and app integration tasks

Meet with clients to figure out their problems and objectives

Meet with clients to figure out their problems and objectives

Oversee the timely and effective resolution of client issues

Oversee the timely and effective resolution of client issues

Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure positive and continuous client interactions

Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure positive and continuous client interactions

Do you want to know more about the job duties of a CRM Technical Architect?

Do you want to know more about the job duties of a CRM Technical Architect?

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How to Become a CRM Technical Architect

The level of effort required varies according to the CRM you choose to learn, but the career path for a complete novice is a four-step process: 
Choose CRM for specialization
Choose CRM
for specialization
Attend a Technical Architect Bootcamp
Attend a Technical
Architect Bootcamp
Practice for the review board
Practice for
the review board
Find expert career resources
Find expert career resources

General Skills Needed

CRM Technical Architects are at the top of the CRM career ladder, so they require many general skills. Some of them are mentioned here.
Written and Verbal Communications
Written and Verbal Communications
Technical Writing
Technical Writing
Problem Solving
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail
Technical Planning
Technical Planning
Technical Project Management
Technical Project Management
Customer Service
Customer Service

Specialized Skills Needed

The technical skills needed vary from CRM to CRM but a few common ones are mentioned here.
Advanced CRM
Platform
Web Applications
and Databases
CRM System and
Tech Architecture
Programming
Languages
CRM
Implementation
Technical
Risk Management
Application
Design
Software
Integration
Data
Management
Mobile Solutions
and Architecture

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Top CRM Technical Architect Certifications

Getting certified not only makes you stand out from among all the other candidates, but it can also bump your salary by 15%-46%. Here are some of the most popular CRM Technical Architect certifications. Choose one and start learning.
Salesforce Application Architect
Salesforce Application Architect
Salesforce B2C Solution Architect
Salesforce B2C Solution Architect
Salesforce B2C Commerce Architect
Salesforce B2C Commerce Architect
Salesforce System Architect
Salesforce System Architect
Salesforce Technical Architect
Salesforce Technical Architect
Salesforce Heroku Architecture Designer
Salesforce Heroku Architecture Designer
Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Adobe Target Architect
Adobe Target Architect
Adobe Experience Manager Forms Architect
Adobe Experience Manager Forms Architect
Adobe Magento Commerce Architect
Adobe Magento Commerce Architect
Adobe Audience Manager Architect
Adobe Audience Manager Architect
Adobe Analytics Architect
Adobe Analytics Architect
Adobe Campaign Classic Architect
Adobe Campaign Classic Architect
Adobe Experience Manager Sites Architect
Adobe Experience Manager Sites Architect

What Other Career Paths Can You Pursue?

Learning CRM Technical Architect skills opens numerous career paths for you.

CRM Consultant

CRM Consultants help clients adapt CRMs to their businesses and make ongoing improvements. 

CRM Business Solutions Analyst 

The problem-solvers in an organization, mapping ways to resolve issues by analyzing data and collaborating with stakeholders.  

Why Should You Choose CRMBase?

Learn In-Demand CRM Skills
Learn In-Demand CRM Skills

Acquire CRM skills that lead to high-paying jobs at your own pace or with the help of an instructor.

Role-Guided Learning
Role-Guided Learning

Train to excel in your chosen profession, with CRMBase support for a lucrative career trajectory.

Gamified and Practice-Based
Gamified and Practice-Based

Practice what you learn on the CRM platform and learn in a fun way with quizzes and practice exams.