> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4590072-software-development-engineer-salesforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4590072-software-development-engineer-salesforce). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer (Salesforce) - **Company:** Zscaler, Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $116,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Business Software, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Cursor, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Development Life Cycle, Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Apex Code, Salesforce Lightning, Git, Visualforce, Data Loader, Information Technology, Apex Programming, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Data Management, Google Gemini, Code Restructuring, GPT - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dallasjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3496646641&tx=JP4741FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * You navigate ambiguity with confidence, viewing complex or undefined situations as opportunities to design innovative and meaningful solutions. * You operate with a strong sense of ownership and integrity, seamlessly balancing strategic alignment with hands-on execution to drive successful outcomes. * You are a proactive problem solver who is energized by complex challenges and focused on delivering high-impact, sustainable results. * You are deeply customer-obsessed, building strong empathy for internal and external stakeholders to design solutions that resolve real-world pain points. * You maintain a high sense of urgency and execution bias, consistently delivering high-quality work in a rapid-growth environment to help the team win., * Experience leveraging generative AI tools (such as Copilot, Gemini, or ChatGPT) to accelerate Salesforce development, optimize Apex code quality, or write test classes * 2+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience with a background in Computer Science or Information Technology * Expertise in developing Lightning Components with CSS and design parameters to enhance look and feel * Strong knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem, architecture, and core platform capabilities * Experience programming in Apex, Visualforce pages, LWC, and Aura Component development * U.S. citizenship, required due to the nature of the customers assigned to this role What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) * Proficiency with AI code-assistance tools (such as Cursor, Windsurf, or Einstein for Developers) to accelerate legacy refactoring, system development, and workflow automation * Salesforce Platform Developer I (PDI) certification ## Description We are seeking a Salesforce Developer to join our Information Technology Business Applications team. This is a Remote within the United States (with a hybrid preference for Santa Clara,CA/Bellevue, WA), reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Application Engineering. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and scaling of robust Salesforce solutions that empower internal stakeholders and optimize business processes. By leveraging your expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and platform best practices, you will build critical applications, conduct rigorous testing, and maintain code quality to ensure high system performance and seamless data integrity across our environments. What you'll do (Role Expectations) * Develop and customize user interface components using Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura, ensuring alignment with the Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) and upgrading legacy Visualforce pages * Design and maintain highly efficient Apex Controllers, Triggers, and SOQL/SOSL queries while strictly adhering to Salesforce Governor Limits and development best practices * Champion overall code quality by refactoring existing Apex classes, ensuring context-aware execution, and utilizing JavaScript Helper functions to maintain clean controllers * Execute robust testing strategies by writing comprehensive Apex test classes to achieve high-quality test coverage, managing seamless deployments using VS Code and Git * Perform routine data administration, bulk uploads, and environment synchronization using Data Loader to maintain impeccable data integrity across all environments