Salesforce Developer

About the role

You will own the full lifecycle management of complex Salesforce applications, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and performance standards. This position requires a disciplined engineering mindset focused on the design, construction, and maintenance of robust cloud-based systems. You will analyze intricate user requirements and translate them into secure, scalable technical solutions on the Salesforce platform. A core responsibility involves building and validating integrations that connect internal systems with external data sources and APIs. You will implement automation using declarative tools and advanced code to streamline business operations and reduce manual overhead. Success in this role demands consistent collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and align development with strategic objectives. You are expected to uphold the highest standards of code quality and documentation to support long-term system sustainability.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Orchestrate the intake and detailed analysis of Salesforce enhancement requests to define precise technical requirements.
• Engineer robust solutions utilizing Apex classes and Lightning Web Components (LWC) that adhere to secure cloud architecture best practices.
• Conduct rigorous reviews of system configurations to validate the integrity of validation rules, automation processes, and object structures.
• Manage the shipping of changes through robust deployment pipelines while enforcing strict version control protocols and standards.
• Partner with security teams to design and implement integrations for external databases and APIs, ensuring alignment with compliance requirements.
• Execute comprehensive testing of all interfaces to validate data integrity, performance benchmarks, and functionality within secure government environments.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and process flows that capture the complexity of intricate system changes and configurations.
• Guide stakeholders in refining business requirements to improve user experience, system outcomes, and overall process efficiency.
• Apply advanced debugging and optimization techniques to troubleshoot performance issues and ensure high availability of production systems.
• Operate effectively within agile delivery cycles, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Implement CI/CD practices using Git to support continuous delivery, automated testing, and rapid iteration of Salesforce components.
• Configure security mechanisms, including roles, profiles, and permission sets, to enforce strict access control and regulatory compliance.
• Leverage SOQL and SOSL to build efficient data queries and ensure optimal data retrieval and manipulation across standard and custom objects.
• Utilize Salesforce Flow and other native platform capabilities to automate complex business processes without relying solely on code.

Requirements

• You must hold an active secret clearance and a recent polygraph result specific to government employment.
• You must demonstrate proven ability in building solutions directly on the Salesforce platform using industry-standard practices.
• You must possess mastery of Apex programming language, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce for UI development.
• You must have advanced data modeling skills, including expertise in SOQL and SOSL queries across standard and custom objects.
• You must have hands-on experience creating automated processes using Salesforce Flow and other native automation tools.
• You must have experience developing and consuming REST and SOAP APIs to manage integrations with external systems.
• You must apply Git version control and CI/CD pipelines to manage the build, test, and deployment lifecycle rigorously.
• You must be skilled in configuring security mechanisms such as roles, profiles, and permission sets to enforce access control.
• You must be capable of troubleshooting complex performance issues and bottlenecks within Salesforce environments.
• You must operate effectively within agile delivery cycles, managing multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic setting.
• You must have a strong understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to execute front-end customizations and user interface adjustments.
• You must apply DevOps tools and methodologies specific to the automated deployment and testing of Salesforce solutions.
• You must be able to support Salesforce operations in federal or similarly regulated contexts, adhering to strict compliance standards.
• You must maintain a commitment to long-term professional development and knowledge sharing within a mission-driven technology environment.

Nice to have

• Possession of Salesforce Platform Developer I and/or Platform Developer II certification.
• Holding a Salesforce Administrator certification to assist with system oversight and configuration reviews.

Practical notes

This is a contract role based in Tysons, VA with a compensation rate of $140,000.00. The position requires the use of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for front-end tasks and direct support for federal government clients.