Lead Application Developer

Gallagher; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Gallagher in Rolling Meadows, Illinois seeks a Salesforce Senior Application Developer to act as the technical lead for the enterprise Salesforce Platform, with a strong emphasis on Revenue Cloud Advanced/ CPQ. You will design, implement, and govern scalable solutions across declarative and programmatic layers.

Responsibilities include end-to-end architecture, integration design and mentoring junior engineers, in collaboration with stakeholders, QA, DevOps and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading Salesforce platform initiatives and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end technical designs for Salesforce platforms.
• Establish scalable architecture standards and governance.
• Deliver Salesforce solutions using Apex, LWC, Aura, Flows and OmniStudio.
• Mentor junior developers and lead design sessions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, QA, DevOps and engineering teams.

Skills

Requirement analysis

Quick learner

AI usage

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree

Tools

VS Code

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Information Technology, 54672, $102,000 - $199,000, Partially Scheduled in the Office

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it's our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people's lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that's exactly what you'll find here. We're a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you'll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you'll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you're here, you're part of something bigger. You're part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

How you'll make an impact

The Salesforce Senior Application Developer serves as the primary technical authority and platform owner for the enterprise Salesforce Platform with strong focus on Salesforce’s Revenue Cloud Advanced/ CPQ capabilities.

This cross-functional role combines solution architecture, technical governance and hands‑on engineering leadership. The candidate will be responsible for defining end‑to‑end technical designs, establishing scalable architecture standards, governing product catalog and pricing frameworks, and delivering high‑quality Salesforce solutions using both declarative and programmatic approaches.

The ideal candidate must possess strong requirement analysis skills, be a quick learner, embrace AI usage and have hands‑on experience with modern development tools such as VS Code, Git, Azure DevOps and GitHub Copilot.

This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, QA, DevOps and engineering teams to drive scalable enterprise platform solutions and integration strategies.

Technical Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and architect scalable Salesforce solutions aligned with enterprise standards and business requirements.
• Define end‑to‑end technical architecture across Salesforce platform capabilities including Revenue Cloud Advanced.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and implementation strategies.
• Lead solution design sessions, architectural reviews and technical best practice discussions.
• Establish architecture patterns, coding standards and governance processes.

Application Development

• Develop and support Salesforce applications using:
• Apex Classes & Triggers
• Lightning Web Components (LWC)
• Aura Components
• Salesforce Flows & Automation
• OmniStudio / Digital Process Automation
• Design robust integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement scalable long‑term solutions.
• Support CI/CD deployment processes, release management and environment strategies.

Platform Governance & Technical Leadership

• Establish clear standards for declarative vs. programmatic development approaches.
• Govern scalable configuration frameworks and custom extension strategies.
• Utilize VS Code, Git, Azure DevOps and GitHub Copilot (AI) to streamline development activities.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise development standards.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps and stakeholder teams within Agile delivery models.

Database & Integration

• Build and optimize Salesforce Integrations with external applications and enterprise systems.
• Good to have experience with SQL Server databases, queries and data processing.
• Support enterprise data migration and large data handling strategies.

About You

Salesforce Expertise

• Salesforce Architecture & Solution Design
• Salesforce Core & Industry Clouds:
• Sales Cloud
• Service Cloud
• Lightning Experience
• Revenue Cloud Advanced/ CPQ Expertise

Advanced Development Skills

• Apex Classes & Triggers
• Lightning Web Components (LWC)
• Aura Components
• Salesforce Flows & Automation
• OmniStudio / Digital Process Automation
• SOQL/SOSL
• Salesforce Security & Sharing Model
• REST/SOAP API Integrations
• Deployment & Release Management
• Experience with Large Data Volumes (LDV)

Tools & Technologies

• VS Code
• Git
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Copilot (AI)
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• App development/programming
• Database design
• System architecture & integration
• Communication and stakeholder management skills
• Root cause analysis
• Product development management
• Product portfolio management

Nice to Have

• SQL Server database knowledge
• Experience in enterprise integrations and middleware platforms

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well‑being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people‑first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)