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# Lead Salesforce Developer

- **Company:** The Joule
- **Location:** Lafayette, LA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Server Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Relational Databases, Enterprise JavaBeans, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), IBM WebSphere MQ, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Sybase, Visual Basic Language, Legacy Systems, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7beb80df-3cbf-4f89-929a-9fd55f2c1f8b

## About the Role

* 8+ years of relevant experience, including proven leadership in development teams on projects of similar scope and complexity.
 * Hands-on experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment.
 * Deep knowledge of programming languages, application servers, and database platforms relevant to the systems built.
 * Experience working across multiple languages and tech stacks to solve complex business problems.
 * Background with enterprise development languages/tools such as Java, J2EE, EJB, C/C++, SQL, Visual Basic, or similar; legacy systems knowledge is a plus.
 * Experience with relational databases like Oracle or Sybase, and messaging platforms such as MQ Series.
 * Exposure to cloud environments, preferably AWS, and modern integration approaches.
 * Proven track record of leading development teams through significant projects.
 * Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with business stakeholders.

## Description

* Lead development efforts to evaluate current process states and define target state functional needs across the enterprise.
 * Partner with business stakeholders and fellow developers to shape technical plans that support broader business goals.
 * Streamline end-to-end processes and optimize existing technology investments.
 * Guide project teams through the full software development lifecycle while directly contributing code and technical solutions.
 * Align IT initiatives with strategic business objectives using a consistent, repeatable methodology.
 * Leverage familiarity with AWS-based environments and modern integration patterns to support the organization's cloud-forward strategy.


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