IT Software Developer Analyst – Level 4

Job Title : IT Software Developer Analyst Level 4 (Lead)

Job Location : West Palm Beach, FL

Job Type : Long-term Contract

Position Overview

Principal Salesforce Developer

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Salesforce Developer to serve as the technical architect and strategic leader for our Salesforce platform. This role requires deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, proven leadership in driving enterprise-wide initiatives, and the ability to establish technical standards and best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical excellence with strategic vision, mentoring senior developers, and partnering with executive stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture & Technical Leadership

Define and enforce Salesforce architecture standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the enterprise

Architect complex, scalable solutions spanning multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, Marketing) and integrations

Lead technical due diligence for platform upgrades, third-party packages, and emerging Salesforce technologies including AI / Einstein capabilities

Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

Establish security architecture including data governance, compliance frameworks, and audit controls

Advanced Development & Innovation

Design and develop sophisticated solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, Platform Events, and Change Data Capture

Architect enterprise integrations using MuleSoft and custom API solutions with complex orchestration patterns

Implement advanced security models including OAuth, SAML, SSO, field-level encryption, and platform security best practices

Leverage Salesforce DX, version control strategies, and release management processes

Evaluate and implement AI-powered solutions, including Einstein Analytics, Einstein Bots, and Copilot capabilities

Enterprise Leadership & Mentorship

Lead and mentor teams of senior developers, architects, and technical leads across onsite and offshore locations

Establish coding standards, peer review processes, and technical excellence programs

Drive technical roadmap planning and capacity planning for multiple concurrent initiatives

Participate in architectural review boards and provide technical governance across projects

Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Translate complex business strategies into comprehensive technical solutions and roadmaps

Present architecture proposals, ROI analyses, and technical recommendations to executive leadership

Partner with Product Management, Enterprise Architecture, and IT Leadership on platform strategy

Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to validate emerging technologies and business opportunities

Manage vendor relationships and evaluate strategic technology partnerships

Required Qualifications

Experience : Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on Salesforce development with at least 3 years in an architect or principal-level role

Technical Expertise : Expert-level proficiency across the Salesforce platform including Apex, LWC, Flows, Platform Events, APIs, and multi-cloud solutions

Certifications : Minimum of 4 Salesforce certifications required, including :

o Platform Developer II (required)

o Application Architect or System Architect (required)

o Additional certifications such as Integration Architect, Identity & Access Management, Data Architect, or AI Specialist (preferred)

Integration Excellence : Extensive experience with MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar iPaaS platforms and complex integration patterns

Leadership : Proven track record leading technical teams, establishing standards, and driving organizational change in Agile / SAFe environments

DevOps : Strong experience with Salesforce DX, Git, CI / CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Copado), and automated testing frameworks

Communication : Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences

Strategic Thinking : Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business value and long-term platform sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) and decision automation platforms

Knowledge of utility industry applications (nCino, Vlocity / Industries, or similar)

Background in data migration, ETL processes, and master data management

Experience with Agile at scale (SAFe) methodologies

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification

Experience implementing AI / ML solutions or Einstein platform capabilities