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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal, Specialist SE - **Company:** Salesforce Inc. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $173,460.0 - $231,980.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Discovery, Data Governance, Data Integration, Database Design, Anypoint Studio, Salesforce.Com, Tableau (Software), Google Cloud, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Multiplatform, Api Management, Mulesoft - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://salesforce.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/Virginia---Mclean/Principal--Specialist-SE_JR356721 ## About the Role * Computer Science Degree or equivalent. * Architectural Mindset: Ability to design holistic, composable architectures that scale securely in highly regulated public sector environments. * Multi-Platform Technical Depth: Hands-on experience or deep conceptual knowledge of Integration (MuleSoft), Data Analytics (Tableau), and Big Data/CDP (Data 360). A qualified candidate will have expertise in no less than 2 of these capabilities, a great candidate will have expertise in all three. * Strategic Communication: Excellent ability to reframe technical challenges into business value for C-level government executives and technical stakeholders alike. * AI Readiness: Understanding of the value of "Trusted Context Foundations" for AI, including data grounding, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and metadata intelligence. * Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to partner early with Account Executives to drive sales strategy and lead "Data Discovery" from day one. * Experience: Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Solution Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or Digital Transformation. * Technical Foundations: Experience with database design, Java, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) is preferred., * Certifications: One of more - MuleSoft Certified Architect, Tableau Desktop/Server Specialist, or Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant. * Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Public Sector compliance (FedRAMP) and common government data silos. * Ecosystem Expertise: Familiarity with Informatica for advanced data governance and MDM. ## Description You will serve as the single point of contact for sales teams, ensuring every data opportunity is handled by a specialist who thinks like an architect and communicates outcomes and impacts in the voice of the business user. You will be a vital contributor to the success of our agency customers by conducting holistic discovery, reframing the "data journey," and designing compliant, AI-ready architectures that deliver actionable insights from disparate silos. In this role, you will work with Federal Civilian agencies and bridge the gap between legacy system connectivity and modern mission outcomes, acting as a trusted advisor who can navigate everything from API management to real-time data unification and advanced analytics. What you get working for the Data & Integration SE Team: * A Unified Mission: Work in a specialized team that eliminates fragmented resource requests by owning the entire data lifecycle. * Outcome-First Leadership: Opportunities to lead high-impact discovery sessions that start with agency mission outcomes (e.g., citizen services, public safety) rather than product features. * Strategic Growth: Support from leaders committed to your mastery of enterprise data architecture and designing data strategies that leverage MuleSoft, Tableau, Data 360, and Informatica * Innovation at Scale: Work for the #1 AI CRM company, building the trusted data foundations required for the next generation of Agentforce and autonomous AI agents., * Master the Stack: Complete intensive Salesforce Trailhead courses and certification paths for MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Data 360, and Tableau. * Shadow & Learn: Join active Public Sector engagements to observe how DIS leads discovery and architects multi-product solutions. * Build Your Point of View: Align with the GTM Plan and begin building your "Data Journey" whiteboarding skills. 12 months: * Own the Technical Win: Serve as the lead architect on complex, multi-cloud data opportunities, delivering higher win rates and faster deal cycles. * Evangelize the Vision: Execute high-impact architectural workshops and "Stand & Deliver" sessions that showcase the power of unified data. * Enable the Ecosystem: Mentor account teams and partners on how to position "Data + Integration" as the foundation for AI. * Drive Mission Outcomes: Successfully deploy architectures that unify citizen data, modernize legacy systems, and provide real-time dashboards for mission operations. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## 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) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)