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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Salesforce Certified Application Architect - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $183,747.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Customer Data Management, Github, Salesforce.Com, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Services, Apex Code, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Warehouse Management Systems, Sql Optimization, Salesforce Lightning, Software Application Programming, SOAPAPI, Visualforce, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Restful APIs - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ca/culver-city/b98b3c2e-cc08-4385-b238-cef8c167e44d ## About the Role 1) Hands-on experience developing applications. a. 8+ years of experience; Ability to build and maintain custom applications and integrations using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, APIs and other Salesforce technologies. 2) Ability to own architectural and technical decisions that create a reliable and robust application. a. 5+ years of experience. 3) Ability to serve as a technical advisor to business stakeholders, business analysts and project managers. Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements 1) Platform Developer 1 Certification (Preferred) 2) Platform App Builder Certification (Preferred) 3) Certified Application Architect (Preferred) Soft Skills: 1) Superior analytical skills 2) Proven experience in designing complex applications 3) Must be able to juggle multiple projects and shift priorities with ease 4) Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal 5) Ability to serve as a technical advisor to business stakeholders, business analysts and project managers. Technology Requirements: 1) Expertise with Lightning Web Components, Salesforce data modeling, security and sharing rules 2) Ability to build and maintain custom applications and integrations using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, APIs and other Salesforce technologies. 3) Expertise in configuring and designing Flows 4) Expertise in designing and developing Integration Solutions using Web Services, REST and SOAP APIs 5) Experience writing batch classes using the Bulk API 6) Experience with enterprise-level applications and architecture 7) Advanced SQL/SOQL 8) Experience with Github and CI/CD scripting Education / Certifications 1) A bachelor's or master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. San Francisco Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. City of Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. ## Description Github Scripting Scalability Visualforce Web Services Unit Testing Communication Data Modeling Salesforce Apex Business Process Computer Science Technical Design Analytical Skills Project Management Project Documentation Business Requirements Solution Architecture Information Technology Operational Excellence Lightning Web Components Authorization (Computing) SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Communications Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Warehouse Management Systems Employee Assistance Programs Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Application Programming Interface (API) Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Salesforce Certified Application Architect, The Salesforce Software Developer/Architect is responsible for designing, developing and implementing scalable and robust custom Salesforce solutions that automate and enhance business processes. This position will work independently to analyze requirements, architect, build and maintain applications., OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE * Designs and develops Salesforce applications while ensuring best practices. * Oversees code quality, security standards and the performance of the application. * Influences decisions across other teams related to the solution architecture. * Mentors junior developers as required. * Maintains awareness and knowledge of all Salesforce releases and features, makes recommendations and implements them accordingly. * Provides production support and resolves issues quickly and efficiently. STRATEGY/DESIGN * Owns architectural and technical decisions that create a reliable and robust application. * Provides input into strategic direction of the applications. * Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and dependencies and aligns business processes with development and feature design. * Creates key project documentation including technical design specifications and deployment plans. * Serves as a technical advisor to business stakeholders, business analysts and project managers. DEVELOPMENT * Builds and maintains custom applications and integrations using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, APIs and other Salesforce technologies. * Completes all unit testing. * Actively participates in stakeholder meetings with the goal of understanding all major requirements to facilitate best-in-class feature designs. * Follows established coding standards., CI/CD Github Scripting Scalability Visualforce Web Services Unit Testing Communication Data Modeling Salesforce Apex Business Process Computer Science Technical Design Analytical Skills Project Management Project Documentation Business Requirements Solution Architecture Information Technology Operational Excellence Lightning Web Components Authorization (Computing) SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Communications Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Warehouse Management Systems Employee Assistance Programs Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Application Programming Interface (API) Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Salesforce Certified Application Architect +0 ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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