Salesforce Developer (IT Software Engineer, Principal 1)
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a IT Software Engineer Principal – Salesforce Developer and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.
Overview: As a Principal Salesforce Developer, you will lead the design, development, architecture, and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that drive business success. Your expertise in leading teams, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with security and data governance will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Salesforce landscape.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development and architecture of Salesforce solutions, ensuring best practices, scalability, and high-quality standards.
- Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions that align with business strategy.
- Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and ensuring adherence to development best practices.
- Perform code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure maintainable, high-quality code.
- Stay updated with Salesforce releases, industry trends, and AI-driven Salesforce capabilities, recommending new features and improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing Salesforce applications and integrations.
- Drive the adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices for deployments, testing, and monitoring.
- Manage complex integrations between Salesforce and other systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Ensure that Salesforce solutions adhere to security, compliance, and data governance best practices.
- Lead change management efforts, including documentation, training, and user adoption of new solutions.
Your background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Salesforce development with a strong understanding of the Salesforce platform.
- Expertise in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
- Extensive experience designing scalable Salesforce architecture, including complex integrations, security models, and data models.
- Strong experience with Salesforce declarative tools (Process Builder, Flow, etc.).
- Proficiency in Salesforce DX, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
- Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Architect, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer) are highly preferred.
- Familiarity with AI-driven Salesforce solutions (e.g., Salesforce Einstein) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead teams and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Proven experience in leading development teams through full development lifecycles, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practices.
If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:
Compensation
- Generous remuneration package
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment
Vacation, Family, and Health
- 30 days of earned leave
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
- Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage
- Professional development reimbursement
- Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans
- Health club reimbursement
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Together, We Make Progress
Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!