IT Software Developer Analyst – Level 4

Job Title: IT Software Developer Analyst Level 4 (Lead)
Job Location: West Palm Beach FL
Job Type: Long-term Contract

Position Overview

Principal Salesforce Developer

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Salesforce Developer to serve as the technical architect and strategic leader for our Salesforce platform. This role requires deep expertise in Salesforce architecture proven leadership in driving enterprise-wide initiatives and the ability to establish technical standards and best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical excellence with strategic vision mentoring senior developers and partnering with executive stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture & Technical Leadership

Define and enforce Salesforce architecture standards design patterns and governance frameworks across the enterprise
Architect complex scalable solutions spanning multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales Service Experience Marketing) and integrations
Lead technical due diligence for platform upgrades third-party packages and emerging Salesforce technologies including AI/Einstein capabilities
Drive adoption of DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Establish security architecture including data governance compliance frameworks and audit controls

Advanced Development & Innovation

Design and develop sophisticated solutions using Apex Lightning Web Components Flows Platform Events and Change Data Capture
Architect enterprise integrations using MuleSoft and custom API solutions with complex orchestration patterns
Implement advanced security models including OAuth SAML SSO field-level encryption and platform security best practices
Leverage Salesforce DX version control strategies and release management processes
Evaluate and implement AI-powered solutions including Einstein Analytics Einstein Bots and Copilot capabilities

Enterprise Leadership & Mentorship

Lead and mentor teams of senior developers architects and technical leads across onsite and offshore locations
Establish coding standards peer review processes and technical excellence programs
Drive technical roadmap planning and capacity planning for multiple concurrent initiatives
Participate in architectural review boards and provide technical governance across projects
Foster a culture of innovation continuous learning and technical excellence

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Translate complex business strategies into comprehensive technical solutions and roadmaps
Present architecture proposals ROI analyses and technical recommendations to executive leadership
Partner with Product Management Enterprise Architecture and IT Leadership on platform strategy
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to validate emerging technologies and business opportunities
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate strategic technology partnerships

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of hands-on Salesforce development with at least 3 years in an architect or principal-level role
Technical Expertise: Expert-level proficiency across the Salesforce platform including Apex LWC Flows Platform Events APIs and multi-cloud solutions
Certifications: Minimum of 4 Salesforce certifications required including:
o Platform Developer II (required)
o Application Architect or System Architect (required)
o Additional certifications such as Integration Architect Identity & Access Management Data Architect or AI Specialist (preferred)
Integration Excellence: Extensive experience with MuleSoft Boomi or similar iPaaS platforms and complex integration patterns
Leadership: Proven track record leading technical teams establishing standards and driving organizational change in Agile/SAFe environments
DevOps: Strong experience with Salesforce DX Git CI/CD tools (Jenkins Azure DevOps Copado) and automated testing frameworks
Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business value and long-term platform sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) and decision automation platforms
Knowledge of utility industry applications (nCino Vlocity/Industries or similar)
Background in data migration ETL processes and master data management
Experience with Agile at scale (SAFe) methodologies
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Experience implementing AI/ML solutions or Einstein platform capabilities