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# Salesforce Lead Developer-Application Development

- **Company:** Scotts Miracle-Gro
- **Location:** Brooklyn, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,100.0 - $153,100.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Data Migration, DevOps, OAuth, Cloud Services, Salesforce.Com, Single Sign-On, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Apex Code, Salesforce Lightning, Multi-Cloud, SOAPAPI, Visualforce, Build Management, Data Loader, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us087acddd19426224a1de0236309ed59b/eaa

## About the Role

Experience: 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, including working with complex projects and multi-cloud Salesforce environments.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Salesforce Expertise: Strong experience with Salesforce customization and configuration, including Service Cloud at minimum and one of the following modules: Sales Cloud, Consumer Goods Cloud, Agentforce, Data Cloud.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Salesforce development tools, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, Triggers, Scheduled and Batch classes, and more.
Integration Knowledge: Proven experience in integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST, SOAP APIs, OAuth, and Single Sign-On.
Development Lifecycle: Knowledge of the Product Development Lifecycle and familiarity with DevOps tools.
Deployment Expertise: Solid understanding of the Salesforce Deployment process, including best practices.
Agile Experience: Ability to thrive in an Agile, collaborative environment, and manage task assignments within agile frameworks.
Certifications: Strong preference for candidates who hold Salesforce certifications such as Certified Platform Developer I & II, Certified Administrator, and Certified Advanced Administrator.
Architecture Experience: A strong preference for candidates with experience in Application and/or Technical Architecture Certifications.

## Description

As a Salesforce Lead Developer of Application Development, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day technical aspects of our software development projects in our Consumer Service and Support instance of Salesforce at Scotts Miracle-Gro. This position requires a hands-on approach to SFDC solution design, project delivery, platform maintenance, and technical oversight. Preference to individuals with experience and background in design, build, and support of Sales/Service Cloud and Consumer Goods Cloud implementations.
Job Requirements:
Hands-On Development: Take an active role in the development process by contributing to complex Salesforce issues, requiring expertise in both Apex and front-end Lightning Web Components (LWC).
Salesforce Solutions: Design and build Salesforce solutions that integrate with various Salesforce clouds (Service Cloud, Consumer Goods Cloud, and Knowledge).
End-to-End Development: Develop Salesforce solutions from configuration to customization, utilizing tools such as Apex, Flow Automation, Triggers, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components.
Agile Team Participation: Participate in daily scrum meetings, analyze and assign user stories, and identify/resolve gaps in functional requirements and business user stories.
Collaborate with Product Owners: Work closely with Product Owners to understand acceptance criteria and document technical approaches and designs as needed.
Process Automation: Automate business processes using Salesforce automation tools, including Flows, Formulas, Assignment Rules, and Email Alerts.
Integration Development: Build integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST, SOAP APIs, OAuth, and Single Sign-On.
Data Migration: Manage data updates and migrations using Data Loader and similar tools.
Code Quality: Manages the code review process, writes unit/integration tests, and ensures high, overall test coverage.
Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues: Effectively debugs and resolves defects or issues, particularly in production environments.
Mentorship: Proven leadership as a lead developer; mentors and guides junior development team members, providing technical expertise and support.
Independent Problem Solving: Investigates complex issues independently and clearly communicates solutions and findings.