> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2212543-salesforce-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2212543-salesforce-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Salesforce Developer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,000.0 - $248,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Application Integration Architecture, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Security, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Design Documents, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Programming Tools, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Middleware, Github, IBM Business Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Location Search Optimization, Machine Learning, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Standards, Object-Oriented Software Development, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Copado, Salesforce.Com, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Management of Software Versions, Web Services, Apex Code, Enterprise Software Applications, Facebook Flow, SOAPAPI, Technical Debt, Togaf, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Force.Com, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Mulesoft, Microservices
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/dc/washington/65bfc891-3572-41c3-bc1f-aa10bd857140

## About the Role

DevOps
Github
Copado
Planning
Timelines
Force.Com
Consulting
Automation
Governance
Innovation
Salesforce
Mitigation
Middleware
OmniScript
Scalability
RESTful API
Communication
Presentations
Data Modeling
Data Migration
Microsoft Azure
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Salesforce Apex
Business Process
Computer Science
Technical Design
Security Controls
Data Architecture
Influencing Skills
Thought Leadership
Technical Strategy
Systems Engineering
Business Development
Software Development
Technology Solutions
Technical Leadership
Proposal Development
Systems Architecture
Demonstration Skills
Solution Architecture
Stakeholder Management
Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise Architecture
Application Development
Salesforce Certification
Lightning Web Components
Software Technical Review
Applications Architecture
Verbal Communication Skills
Software As A Service (SaaS)
Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Extract Transform Load (ETL)
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Influencing Without Authority
Systems Development Life Cycle
Identity And Access Management, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

 * 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise technology solutions, including significant experience on the Salesforce Platform.
 * US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
 * Selected candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance
 * Proven experience serving as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Lead Architect on enterprise Salesforce programs.
 * Strong expertise in Salesforce architecture, including application architecture, data architecture, integration architecture, and security architecture.
 * Experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions within Federal Government, State Government, or Public Sector environments.
 * Deep understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, including Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, APIs, security models, and deployment frameworks.
 * Strong experience designing integrations between Salesforce and third-party enterprise applications using middleware, APIs, and cloud platforms.
 * Demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize business processes through technology-enabled solutions.
 * Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to executive, business, and technical audiences.
 * Proven experience facilitating architecture workshops, technical design reviews, and executive-level presentations.
 * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop architecture artifacts, proposals, and client-facing deliverables.
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop practical, scalable solutions.
 * Application design and software development background, including experience with enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
 * Ability to influence decision-making and drive consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

 * Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, System Architect, or other advanced Salesforce certifications.
 * Hands-on experience implementing Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) / Agentforce Public Sector.
 * Extensive experience with OmniStudio, including OmniScripts, FlexCards, DataRaptors, and Integration Procedures.
 * Experience supporting large-scale Federal digital modernization and citizen services transformation programs.
 * Experience designing solutions in regulated environments requiring compliance with federal security and privacy standards.
 * Knowledge of Salesforce GovCloud environments and Public Sector implementation best practices.
 * Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Copado, Gearset, AutoRABIT, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
 * Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent methodologies.
 * Experience leading architecture governance boards, technical review committees, and solution approval processes.
 * Knowledge of Salesforce AI, Agentforce, and emerging automation capabilities., Mentorship
Governance
Mitigation
Market Data
Traceability
Data Modeling
Technical Debt
Microsoft Azure
Ancient History
Computer Science
Agile Methodology
Programming Tools
Technical Writing
Scalability Design
Process Improvement
Systems Engineering
Amazon Web Services
TOGAF Certification
Traceability Matrix
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Systems Architecture
Technology Strategies
Software Documentation
Architectural Planning
Cross-Domain Solutions
Scaled Agile Framework
Enterprise Architecture
Software Technical Review
Cloud-Native Architecture
Verbal Communication Skills
Continuous Improvement Process
Model Based Systems Engineering

## Description

As a Salesforce Technical Architect / Senior Technical Architect, you will serve as the primary technology advisor for enterprise-scale Salesforce programs supporting Federal and Public Sector clients. You will lead solution architecture, technical strategy, and delivery governance for complex digital transformation initiatives while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with mission objectives., * Serve as the lead architect for large-scale Salesforce implementations, providing strategic guidance on platform capabilities, architecture patterns, and solution design.

 * Partner with clients, business stakeholders, delivery leaders, and implementation teams to define technical roadmaps and transformation strategies that support business goals and program objectives.
 * Lead discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and solution planning activities to gather requirements and design enterprise-grade Salesforce solutions.
 * Design end-to-end technical architectures across Salesforce products, including Salesforce Platform, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Public Sector Solutions (PSS), OmniStudio, and custom applications.
 * Architect secure and scalable solutions encompassing data models, integrations, application development, identity and access management, security controls, and deployment strategies.
 * Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including pre-sales, solutioning, estimation, delivery oversight, and post-implementation support.
 * Develop architecture deliverables including solution diagrams, technical design documents, integration specifications, data migration strategies, and governance frameworks.
 * Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to Salesforce best practices, security standards, and development methodologies.
 * Design and oversee integrations between Salesforce and enterprise systems using REST APIs, SOAP services, middleware platforms, ETL tools, and cloud-based services.
 * Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders by providing recommendations on platform optimization, modernization efforts, and emerging technologies.
 * Identify technical, operational, and delivery risks early and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
 * Collaborate with Delivery Managers and project teams to align technical solutions with project timelines, budget constraints, and business priorities.
 * Mentor developers, administrators, business analysts, and junior architects to promote technical excellence and professional growth.
 * Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations, proposal development, solution demonstrations, and technical evaluations.
 * Contribute to internal practice development initiatives, architecture standards, reusable assets, accelerators, and thought leadership efforts across the Salesforce practice.
 * Evaluate emerging Salesforce capabilities, including Agentforce, AI solutions, automation technologies, and industry-specific offerings to drive innovation and business value.
 * Travel may be required based on client and project requirements., Planning
MuleSoft
Equities
Metadata
DevSecOps
Pipelines
Scheduling
Operations
Automation
Governance
Innovation
Market Data
Coordinating
Web Services
Unit Testing
Microservices
.NET Framework
Microsoft Azure
Change Requests
Cloud Computing
Cloud Migration
Ancient History
Business Process
Technical Design
Machine Learning
Containerization
Support Services
Project Management
Incident Reporting
Program Management
Systems Integration
Amazon Web Services
Regulatory Sciences
Software Engineering
Software Development
Technical Leadership
Systems Architecture
Requirements Analysis
Information Technology
Cloud-Native Computing
Stakeholder Management
Object-Oriented Design
Intelligent Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise Architecture
Infrastructure Security
Software Design Patterns
Software Design Documents
Cloud-Native Architecture
Freedom Of Information Act
Java (Programming Language)
Verbal Communication Skills
Software Release Life Cycle
Enterprise Application Software
Monolithic Software Architecture
IBM Business Process Manager (BPM)
Object-Oriented Analysis And Design
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
+0

Google Business Intelligence

Google IT Automation with Python

Google Project Management

Salesforce Admin
Palantir Enterprise Ontology Architect
Guidehouse

Arlington, VA*Hybrid

Loans
Metadata
Management
Governance
API Design
Ontologies
Scalability
Cataloguing
Data Access
API Gateway
Communication
Data Modeling
Collaboration
Data Structures
Access Controls
Data Governance
Data Engineering
Palantir Foundry
Metadata Standards
Metadata Management
Software Versioning
Business Development
Request For Proposal
Relational Databases
Demonstration Skills
Business Requirements
Enterprise Architecture
Information Architecture
SQL (Programming Language)
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Application Programming Interface (API)
+0


## Related Videos

- [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? Start by Understanding What’s Inside!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1189-grappling-with-clunky-old-software-start-by-understanding-what-s-inside)
- [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform)
- [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture)
- [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment)
- [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company)
- [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey)

## Related Articles

- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)
- [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed)
- [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)
- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)