Senior Salesforce Application Engineer

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, review, test, and maintain Salesforce applications and related web-based software solutions, with a focus on high-quality and maintainable code.
• Write and review technical documentation and participate actively in code reviews to uphold engineering standards and support knowledge sharing.
• Develop automated unit tests and contribute to build, deployment, and production support activities.
• Apply agile and Scrum-oriented software development practices while partnering with Technical Program Managers to manage delivery timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application issues, bugs, and performance challenges through deep technical analysis and structured problem solving.
• Work across front-end, back-end, API, database, and data layers as needed to understand and resolve issues across the broader software stack.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements, balance technical and business priorities, and deliver solutions aligned with shared objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with technical and business partners while communicating progress, risks, trade-offs, and technical decisions effectively.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Salesforce integrations with business applications and API-driven services.
• Support large-scale software initiatives from planning and development through testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, an engineering discipline, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 7 years of Salesforce engineering experience, including strong expertise with Apex, Lightning Web Components, triggers, and SOQL.
• At least 5 years of experience working with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Engagement (formerly ExactTarget).
• Demonstrated experience integrating Salesforce/SFDC with business applications and external systems.
• Strong experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting web-based software, preferably with Apex and/or Java.
• Deep technical knowledge of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, particularly Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS), Journey Builder, and Automation Studio, is highly valued.
• Expertise in data management and performance tuning, including large data volumes, SQL/SOQL, database structuring, and optimization.
• Experience understanding complex codebases and applying API design techniques, particularly for omnichannel communication microservices, is preferred.
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to own large-scale projects end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across engineering, program management, and business teams.
• Practical experience with agile software practices, technical documentation, code reviews, unit testing, build processes, and deployment support.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the initiative to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $139,200–$198,700, plus bonus and benefits.
• Actual compensation may vary based on work location, with the applicable salary range discussed during the hiring process.
• Comprehensive benefits package in addition to base compensation and bonus eligibility.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale Salesforce and web software systems spanning applications, APIs, databases, and data workflows.
• Exposure to complex Salesforce Marketing Cloud, omnichannel communications, and enterprise application integrations.
• Collaborative environment with close interaction across engineering, technical program management, and business teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to agile software delivery and technically challenging projects with significant business impact.
• Inclusive workplace focused on accessibility, equal opportunity, and creating an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued.