Senior Salesforce Developer

FormativGroup

. Design, develop, enhance, and deploy scalable Salesforce solutions across Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and related technologies .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced Salesforce development expertise, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce Flows, while ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. Proven ability to deliver scalable solutions for Public Sector clients through effective collaboration and Agile methodologies.

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Salesforce Certified Platform Developer IApex DevelopmentLightning Web ComponentsSalesforce Flows ConfigurationREST/SOAP API Integrations

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Hard Skills

Apex ClassesTriggersBatch ProcessingAsynchronous ProcessingJavaScriptHTMLCSSSalesforce Security ArchitectureData MigrationSalesforce Development Best Practices

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Problem-SolvingClient Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce Service CloudSalesforce Experience CloudData LoaderWorkbenchGitGearsetJenkinsAzure DevOps

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I

Industry Keywords

Public Sector SolutionsGovernment CloudAgile/Scrum MethodologiesSalesforce ArchitecturePerformance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudJavaScriptJenkinsSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, enhance, and deploy scalable Salesforce solutions across Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and related technologies
Develop and maintain Apex classes, triggers, batch and scheduled jobs, Queueable Apex, and asynchronous processing solutions
Build and optimize Lightning Web Components using JavaScript, Apex, and Salesforce platform services
Configure Salesforce Flows, validation rules, approval processes, dynamic forms, record types, page layouts, and custom metadata
Apply programmatic and declarative development approaches
Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce integrations with external enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and web services
Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and deployment validation activities
Configure and maintain Salesforce security controls, including Profiles, Permission Sets, Permission Set Groups, Roles, Sharing Rules, and Organization-Wide Defaults
Support data migration, transformation, cleansing, and bulk data management using Data Loader, Workbench, and related tools
Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, project managers, delivery teams, and client stakeholders
Participate in client-facing workshops, technical discussions, and solution reviews
Contribute to Agile/Scrum activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, retrospectives, and release planning
Support version control, automated deployments, and CI/CD using Git, Gearset, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or comparable tools
Maintain technical documentation, development estimates, solution specifications, and project delivery records
Ensure practices align with Salesforce security, scalability, performance, governance, and compliance standards
Support public sector clients in modernizing processes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active and valid Salesforce certifications, with Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I required
5–8+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience supporting enterprise applications and complex implementations
Exposure to Agentic development and Salesforce AI technologies, including Einstein AI, Agentforce, or generative AI capabilities
Demonstrated experience delivering Salesforce solutions for Public Sector clients, potentially including Government Cloud implementations
Advanced Salesforce development expertise, including Apex classes, triggers, batch processing, asynchronous processing, and Lightning Web Components
Strong experience building complex Salesforce Flows and using declarative automation
Hands-on development and configuration experience across Salesforce Government Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud
Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, object relationships, application design, and platform development patterns
Experience developing and supporting integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware technologies, and web services
Knowledge of Salesforce governor limits, platform constraints, performance optimization, and development best practices
Experience configuring Salesforce security architecture, including Profiles, Roles, Permission Sets, Sharing Rules, Organization-Wide Defaults, and field-level security
Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end development practices
Experience participating in Agile/Scrum delivery environments and collaborating across technical and functional teams
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with client stakeholders, technical teams, and business users
Ability to combine hands-on technical execution with solution design and consultative problem-solving
Must reside in AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, or Washington, DC
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; FormativGroup cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs may be available
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Potential client travel
Professional growth opportunities
Opportunities to contribute ideas and work closely with experienced leaders