The Sr. Salesforce Platform Engineer plays a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing core platform capabilities to support enterprise business applications. This position focuses on developing scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce platform solutions, including reusable components, integration frameworks, and automation strategies. The engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams to drive platform stability, efficiency, and innovation through best practices, architecture standards, and modern DevOps methodologies., * Design, engineer, implement, and configure Salesforce platform services aligned with enterprise architecture and best practices

• Develop reusable platform patterns for logging, monitoring, alerting, backup, encryption, and tooling across all layers
• Build and maintain APIs, integrations, and connectors between Salesforce and third-party applications
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define and clarify integration scope and platform requirements
• Configure and manage Salesforce components including custom objects, fields, dashboards, workflows, automations, and triggers
• Optimize and implement Salesforce Flows, including screen flows and login flows
• Administer and maintain Salesforce security models in alignment with governance and compliance requirements
• Improve platform architecture, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Contribute to platform and architectural roadmaps and long-term strategy
• Provide Tier 3 support, troubleshoot issues, and resolve platform defects
• Evaluate Salesforce releases and assess system impact
• Automate deployment pipelines using CI/CD and DevOps best practices to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Lead solution design sessions, estimate development efforts, and present technical solutions
• Maintain documentation for platform components, integrations, and best practices
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to engineering and product teams

Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, ANACI clearance will be required for this role - all candidates must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder for a minimum of one year to be eligible for this federal background check, * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

• 5+ years of experience working with Salesforce platforms in engineering or development roles
• Proven experience delivering Salesforce solutions from design through production
• Experience working within Agile or SAFe environments preferred
• Salesforce certifications are a plus

Skills Required:

• Strong expertise in Salesforce security models, integration patterns, and flow optimization
• Advanced proficiency in Apex development, including triggers, classes, batch jobs, and asynchronous processing
• Experience with Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Salesforce CLI, version control, and sandbox strategies
• Deep understanding of Salesforce data modeling, architecture, large data volumes, and performance optimization
• Experience with automated testing, SFDX test frameworks, and quality engineering practices
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, governance frameworks, and compliance standards
• Experience integrating Salesforce with cloud, on-premise, and SaaS environments
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell or shell scripting
• Experience with Git-based tools (e.g., GitLab) and modern development workflows
• Working knowledge of AWS and cloud-based infrastructure preferred
• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud is preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated collaboration, adaptability, and critical thinking abilities

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