Principal Salesforce Engineer

Signature IT World Inc; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is hiring a Salesforce Principal Engineer responsible for designing and implementing Salesforce Sales Cloud applications. The role entails integrating Salesforce with third-party tools and requires substantial experience in Salesforce platforms and architecture. Candidates should possess strong skills in Apex programming and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This position focuses on optimizing Salesforce CRM solutions and collaborating with cross-functional roles to meet complex business needs. Competitive salary offered in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Salesforce Sales Cloud solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of Sales Cloud functionality including Lead Management.
• Strong experience with Salesforce security and user management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce Sales Cloud applications.
• Gather and analyze business requirements with stakeholders.
• Optimize performance and scalability of Salesforce CRM solutions.

Skills

Sales Cloud functionality

Apex programming

Lightning and Lightning Web Components

SOQL

Visualforce

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

PD I certification

PD II certification

Sales Cloud Consultant Certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

AccelQ

Job description

• Salesforce Principal Engineer is primarily responsible for the design, architecture, development, and maintenance of Salesforce Sales Cloud applications, including requirements analysis, development, testing and implementation. Should have extensive experience integrating Salesforce with third‑party tools using solutions like MuleSoft, Web Services (SOAP/REST), and other integration platforms.
• The role involves defining roadmaps for upgrades, enhancements, and development efforts, designing solutions, and collaborating in Agile environments. This position expects strong hands‑on experience in Salesforce Sales Cloud including Admin and Development. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements. Analyze, design, develop & maintain customizations and configure Salesforce Sales Cloud to meet specific business requirements. Integrate Salesforce Sales Cloud with external systems including ERP systems and other third‑party applications.
• Optimize performance and scalability of Salesforce CRM solutions, ensuring performance, storage and data integrity. Conduct user training and provide technical support, as needed, to ensure successful adoption and utilization of new functionality. Responsible for establising best practices for configuration, design and development in Salesforce (Sales Cloud) and maintain necessary documentation. Stay updated with the latest features and capabilities of Salesforce and proactively recommend enhancements and improvements to existing solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, Pair‑Programming/testing Sessions. Proactive system maintenance. Participate in the full SDLC (Kanban), including requirement analysis, story writing, design and implementation, estimations, and other aspects of iterative development.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• At least ten (10) years of demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, and supporting Enterprise‑grade technical solutions meeting complex business requirements in Salesforce Sales Cloud.
• Excellent knowledge of Sales Cloud functionality including Lead Management, Territory Mangement, Collaborative Forecasting, Pipeline Inspection etc, with experience in Sales domain.
• Proficiency in Salesforce security, user management, platform maintenance, data modelling, reports and dashboards.
• Proficiency in Apex programming. Strong experience working with Lightning, and Lightning Web Components, SOQL, Visualforce and other Salesforce tools.
• Experience and implementation of Einstein AI tools. Experience in Agentforce and Data Cloud. Familiarity with integration patterns such as batch processing, event‑driven architecture, and real‑time integrations. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Required – PD I certification, preferred PDII. Preferred – Sales Cloud Consultant Certification. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED: Experience in Continuous Integration and automated testing strategies is a strong plus.
• Experience in Account Engagement (Pardot) is a plus. Working knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, Kanban methodology preferred. Experience in AccelQ is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Information Services

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