Lead Salesforce Engineer

Guardian Life

. Design, implement, and deploy Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and Salesforce configuration tools .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $118,980 - $195,465 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Salesforce solutions, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, and data migration strategies. Proven ability to lead large-scale Salesforce implementations in the financial services sector while ensuring compliance and security.

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Salesforce Implementation ExperienceApex DevelopmentFinancial Services Cloud (FSC) KnowledgeData Migration StrategiesAgile/Scrum Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Salesforce ConfigurationSOQL/SOSLREST/SOAP API IntegrationSalesforce Data ModelsSecurity ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureBulkificationAsynchronous ProcessingData GovernanceIntegration Patterns

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CopadoCI/CD ProcessesGitSalesforce AIData 360

Certifications & Qualifications

Platform Developer I/IISales/Service Cloud ConsultantFinancial Services Cloud AccreditationAgentforce Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceBankingWealth ManagementCRM Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and deploy Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and Salesforce configuration tools
Design and implement Salesforce data models and relationship structures, including Person Accounts, household relationships, financial accounts, and financial holdings
Develop and maintain integrations with enterprise applications using REST/SOAP APIs, platform events, event-driven architecture, and other integration patterns
Apply Salesforce architectural best practices, reusable design patterns, bulkification, asynchronous processing, and governor-limit optimization
Evaluate, design, and implement Salesforce Agentforce use cases
Stay current with Salesforce AI, Data 360, and platform innovations and recommend adoption opportunities
Implement security controls including profiles, permission sets, permission set groups, field-level security, sharing rules, and record access controls
Manage Salesforce deployments and release activities using Copado, CI/CD processes, and Git-based version control
Work on data migration activities, ensuring data quality, governance, and compliance
Gather and evaluate business requirements with POs and build declarative and custom programmatic solutions
Ensure systems meet technical specifications
Mentor onshore/offshore development teams and external vendors
Deliver end-to-end solutions with cross-functional teams and vendor partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of Salesforce Implementation experience, preferably Financial Services Cloud (FSC)
Experience leading large-scale Salesforce implementations or CRM transformation programs
Strong knowledge or exposure to Financial Services Cloud (FSC)
Financial services industry experience, such as insurance, banking, or wealth management
Extensive hands-on experience with Salesforce configuration, Apex, SOQL/SOSL, and REST/SOAP API integration patterns
Experience designing and executing data migration strategies from legacy systems
Strong understanding of Salesforce data models, data visibility, security architecture, and governance frameworks
Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines in Salesforce environments
Experience building AI Agents and related agentic capabilities
Ability to lead, manage, and mentor distributed development teams and vendors
Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer I/II, Sales/Service Cloud Consultant, Financial Services Cloud Accreditation, or Agentforce Specialist certification are preferred
Experience in CRM modernization or legacy platform sunsetting programs is preferred
Familiarity with data architecture, MDM, and enterprise integration frameworks is preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities
Medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Tuition assistance
Paid parental leave
Backup family care
Dynamic, modern work environments
Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies
Employee Resource Groups
Social responsibility and community volunteering opportunities
Competitive compensation package
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources