Salesforce Developer / Technical Architect

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer / Technical Architect with strong expertise in Salesforce solution architecture, application development, API development, and enterprise system integration. The selected candidate will lead technical architecture and solution design while translating business requirements into scalable and functional Salesforce applications, services, APIs, and integrated solutions. This role involves working closely with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, develop robust documentation, and lead projects through design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. The ideal candidate should bring strong experience in Salesforce development, Solution Architecture, MuleSoft API development, Database Design, System Integration, Web Application Development, and enterprise application delivery. Strong communication, ownership, stakeholder management, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment are essential. Key Responsibilities Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert for Salesforce engagements and projects.Lead the technical architecture, solution design, and application development of Salesforce-based solutions.Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and well-architected Salesforce solutions.Conduct fit-gap analysis and map business requirements to Salesforce capabilities, best practices, and platform features.Lead projects through discovery, requirements definition, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases.Design and develop business application functionality using declarative and custom Salesforce capabilities.Prioritize Salesforce out-of-the-box functionality and AppExchange solutions where appropriate, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Community/Experience Cloud.Define and design API and integration architectures connecting Salesforce with external business and enterprise systems.Design, implement, and manage APIs as products using OpenAPI v3 and MuleSoft's API-led architecture, including Experience, Process, and System APIs.Develop and maintain secure, scalable MuleSoft APIs using API-led connectivity and enterprise integration best practices.Lead technical solutioning sessions and develop architecture diagrams, technical design documents, system designs, and integration documentation.Evaluate solution feasibility, benefits, risks, and technical impacts, while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.Prepare detailed level-of-effort estimates for proposed solutions and technical initiatives.Manage and oversee development, testing, deployment, and release plans to ensure high-quality delivery.Lead development teams through build, test, and deployment phases while providing guidance on secure, scalable coding practices and platform constraints.Provide technical guidance and support to development teams for application enhancements, operational support, bug fixes, and troubleshooting.Provide technical assistance and end-user support for platform issues, enhancements, and functional queries.Develop and maintain automated MUnit test suites to support API quality and reliability.Define and implement CI/CD environments, DevOps practices, release processes, and deployment standards.Review technical designs and code to ensure alignment with development standards, coding best practices, security, scalability, and performance requirements.Identify and define current-state and future-state architecture, including system gaps and recommended improvements.Support pre-sales and solutioning activities by preparing high-level solution designs, estimates, and technical approaches.Contribute to RFP responses, client presentations, and other solution discussions as required.Stay current with Salesforce products, platform capabilities, releases, and emerging technologies.Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across development teams and communities of practice.Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Required Skills and Experience Education & Overall Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred.Minimum 7 years of Salesforce implementation and/or relevant technical experience in architecting and delivering enterprise technical solutions.Minimum 2 years of experience as a Lead Developer or Architect on enterprise-scale Salesforce projects.Minimum 3 years of MuleSoft API development experience.Demonstrated experience delivering at least 3 full SDLC Salesforce-based projects, including discovery, requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.Understanding of and hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies and enterprise software delivery. Experience with Waterfall methodology is also required. Salesforce Development & Architecture Strong hands-on Salesforce development experience, including:Apex Classes and TriggersLightning Components and Lightning Web Components (LWC)AuraVisualforceSalesforce FlowsProcess BuilderWorkflowsApproval ProcessesValidation RulesEmail Alerts and Communication TemplatesCustom ObjectsSecurity ControlsAPIsSOSLSOQLRESTApp BuilderSales CloudService CloudCommunity/Experience CloudMarketing CloudForce.com PlatformDeep understanding of Salesforce platform architecture, governor limits, system design, data governance, scalability, performance optimization, and refactoring.Experience defining enterprise architecture and identifying gaps between current-state and future-state technical environments.Experience designing scalable solutions for both single-org deployments and multi-org environments/consolidation initiatives.Strong understanding of programming logic and software development principles within the Salesforce ecosystem. API, Integration & MuleSoft Minimum 3 years of MuleSoft API development experience.Active MuleSoft Certified Developer certification.Experience developing web services and integrations using JSON and XML between Salesforce and third-party applications.Strong API architecture experience using:RESTSOAPOpenAPI v3MuleSoftSalesforce Events / Platform EventsCanvasMiddleware PlatformsExperience implementing MuleSoft's 3-tier API-led architecture, including Experience APIs, Process APIs, and System APIs.Experience integrating Salesforce with multiple enterprise and business systems.Experience designing and delivering secure and scalable APIs with strong integration, security, and compliance practices.Experience developing and maintaining automated MUnit test suites.Ability to communicate complex integration and API requirements effectively across technical and business teams. DevOps, Development Tools & Quality Strong knowledge of architecture and integration patterns, DevOps practices, tools, and techniques.Experience implementing and managing CI/CD environments and deployment pipelines.Strong knowledge of:SFDX / Salesforce DXSalesforce CLIVisual Studio CodeAutomated TestingStrong understanding of development best practices and coding standards.Experience guiding teams on front-end and back-end secure and scalable coding practices.Experience with data governance, platform constraints, and accessible development, including 508 compliance.Strong knowledge of CRM quality assurance practices and methodologies. Business Analysis & Solution Design Experience gathering and defining business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.Experience writing user stories and developing detailed Salesforce functional and system design documentation.Experience documenting business processes and technical designs using:Process Flow DiagramsUMLSequence DiagramsWireframesArchitecture DiagramsAbility to recommend future-state processes and system designs to support desired business outcomes.Experience estimating technical effort and level of effort for proposed solutions. Salesforce Certifications Active Salesforce Administrator certification.Active Salesforce Developer certification.Active MuleSoft Certified Developer certification. Preferred / Desired Skills and Experience Active MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect and/or MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect certification.Experience designing and implementing Salesforce integrations using MuleSoft.Experience working with MuleSoft APIs in MuleSoft Government Cloud, including CloudHub deployment and configuration.Experience implementing secure HTTPS API connectivity using MuleSoft CloudHub.Experience supporting Salesforce in regulated or Federal environments, including compliance with FedRAMP and FISMA.Experience with Salesforce DX and scratch orgs within multi-org environments.Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket.Experience using JIRA or Agile Accelerator.Familiarity with enterprise architecture patterns, including event-driven architecture and microservices.Experience overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of enterprise CRM solutions.Demonstrated success mentoring junior developers and leading technical teams or communities of practice.Strong experience in client-facing enterprise implementations involving multiple workstreams.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including client presentations, meeting facilitation, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving.Strong customer focus, ownership mindset, and ability to lead technical initiatives independently. Work Authorization / Clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be able to successfully pass a Federal Government background investigation. Travel Requirement No travel required. Benefits Competitive PayPaid Time OffSick LeavePublic HolidaysShort-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)Health and Dental Coverage401(k)