Salesforce Test Engineer

We are seeking a Salesforce QA/Test Engineer with strong platform-specific expertise and a solid understanding of DoD security compliance requirements. This role focuses on validating secure, scalable Salesforce solutions through comprehensive testing strategies, supporting ATO readiness, and ensuring alignment with federal standards., * Design and execute functional, integration, and security-focused test strategies for Salesforce implementations.

• Develop and maintain detailed acceptance test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Validate CI/CD processes, including Flosum pipeline gates, to ensure quality and compliance.
• Perform baseline security health checks and document findings to support ATO artifact development.
• Conduct testing across Apex, Salesforce Flows, permission sets, profiles, and rules engines.
• Execute integration testing for REST/API-based services and external system interactions.
• Validate Salesforce Shield configurations, encryption mechanisms, and data protection controls.
• Perform offline/mobile testing and ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Identify, track, and manage defects, particularly those related to security and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to ensure test coverage aligns with system design and security requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce platform testing, including Apex and LWC/UI automation.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security model, including roles, profiles, and permission sets.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, specifically Flosum, and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of DoD security compliance frameworks and their application in testing (e.g., ATO processes, security validation).
• Experience with integration testing, including REST APIs and middleware interactions.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508) and security health check processes.

• Salesforce certifications:

• Salesforce Platform Developer I
• Salesforce Administrator
• Salesforce Platform App Builder (or equivalent)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.