Salesforce Certified Developer - Public Sector/Govt Cloud

FormativGroup, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

FormativGroup, LLC’s Salesforce Practice is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer focused on Public Sector engagements. This remote role supports U.S.-based government clients, with potential travel and a full-time schedule.

You will work across Government Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud, delivering secure, scalable Salesforce solutions while collaborating with architects, analysts, and delivery teams. Strong governance and security focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Active and valid Salesforce certifications, with Platform Developer I required.
• 5–8+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience delivering Salesforce solutions for Public Sector / Government Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable Salesforce solutions for public sector clients.
• Develop Apex classes, triggers, and asynchronous processing.
• Configure Flows, validation rules, and security settings across Gov Cloud deployments.
• Integrate Salesforce with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum delivery and CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and client stakeholders on delivery.

Skills

Apex

Lightning Web Components

Flows

REST/SOAP APIs

Public Sector experience

Gov Cloud

Agile/Scrum

Unit Testing

CI/CD

Salesforce development

Education

Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification

Tools

Git

Gearset

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Salesforce Certified Developer - Public Sector/Govt Cloud

Remote/United States - Full-Time

Senior Salesforce Developer – Public Sector Experience

FormativGroup, LLC.
Salesforce Practice Remote – U.S. with Potential Travel – Full-Time

Is this you

Are you a certified Salesforce Developer with Public Sector experience who thrives on solving complex challenges and building technology that makes a meaningful impact in the public sector? If you bring strong hands-on development expertise, a consultative mindset, and experience delivering secure Salesforce solutions for government clients, we'd love to connect with you!

About the role

The Senior Salesforce Developer role is focused on designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure Salesforce solutions that support the evolving needs of Public Sector organizations.

As part of FormativGroup's Salesforce Practice, you'll contribute to enterprise implementations across Salesforce Government Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud, helping public sector clients modernize processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the services they provide.

You'll bring deep technical expertise across Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, integrations, and Salesforce configuration while collaborating with architects, business analysts, delivery teams, and client stakeholders. This role combines hands‑on development with technical solutioning, client engagement, and Agile delivery within complex, regulated environments.

We're anticipating future openings and are connecting now with great talent who'd like to be considered when the time comes.

What You'll Work On

As a Senior Salesforce Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, enhance, and deploy scalable Salesforce solutions across Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and related Salesforce technologies. Government Cloud is a bonus.


• Develop and maintain Apex classes, triggers, batch and scheduled jobs, Queueable Apex, and asynchronous processing solutions.


• Configure and enhance Salesforce functionality using Flows, validation rules, approval processes, dynamic forms, record types, page layouts, and custom metadata.


• Apply both programmatic and declarative development approaches to deliver efficient, maintainable solutions.


• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and web services.


• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and deployment validation activities while maintaining Salesforce coding standards and appropriate test coverage.


• Configure and maintain Salesforce security controls, including Profiles, Permission Sets, Permission Set Groups, Roles, Sharing Rules, and Organization‑Wide Defaults.


• Support data migration, transformation, cleansing, and bulk data management using Data Loader, Workbench, and related integration tools.


• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, QA teams, Project Managers, and client stakeholders to refine requirements, validate technical approaches, and support successful delivery.


• Participate in client‑facing workshops, technical discussions, and solution reviews, providing insight into development options, feasibility, and Salesforce best practices.


• Contribute to Agile/Scrum activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, retrospectives, and release planning.


• Support version control, automated deployments, and CI/CD processes using Git, Gearset, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or comparable tools.


• Maintain technical documentation, development estimates, solution specifications, and project delivery records.


• Ensure development practices align with Salesforce standards for security, scalability, performance, governance, and compliance within government and regulated environments.

What You'll Bring

You will likely be successful in this role if you have:

• Active and valid Salesforce certifications, with Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I required.


• 5–8+ years of hands‑on Salesforce development experience supporting enterprise applications and complex implementations.


• Demonstrated experience delivering Salesforce solutions for Public Sector clients, that could include Government Cloud implementations.


• Advanced Salesforce development expertise, including Apex classes, triggers, batch processing, asynchronous processing, and Lightning Web Components.


• Strong experience building complex Salesforce Flows and using declarative automation to support business processes.


• Hands‑on development and configuration experience across Salesforce Government Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.


• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, object relationships, application design, and platform development patterns.


• Experience developing and supporting integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware technologies, and web services.


• Knowledge of Salesforce governor limits, platform constraints, performance optimization, and development best practices.


• Experience configuring Salesforce security architecture, including Profiles, Roles, Permission Sets, Sharing Rules, Organization‑Wide Defaults, and field‑level security.


• Experience participating in Agile/Scrum delivery environments and collaborating across technical and functional teams.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with client stakeholders, technical teams, and business users.


• Ability to combine hands‑on technical execution with thoughtful solution design and consultative problem‑solving.

How You Work

The ideal candidate will:

• Take ownership of development activities, bringing a proactive and solutions‑focused approach from requirements through implementation.


• Navigate complex technical challenges with sound judgment, creativity, and a strong understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities.


• Collaborate effectively across distributed delivery teams, client stakeholders, and technical disciplines while maintaining clear communication and accountability.


• Balance development speed with quality, security, maintainability, and long‑term platform performance.


• Adapt comfortably to evolving requirements, competing priorities, and the delivery expectations of government and regulated client environments.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II or additional Salesforce Developer, Consultant, or Architect certifications.


• Cannabis industry experience, particularly within regulated programs or government environments, is a bonus.


• Experience delivering Salesforce solutions within a consulting firm, systems integrator, or professional services organization.


• Experience supporting federal, state, or local government agencies.


• Exposure to MuleSoft or other enterprise integration platforms.


• Experience with Salesforce DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Gearset, Git, Jenkins, Copado, or Azure DevOps.


• Experience developing Experience Cloud portals, digital experiences, and Salesforce CMS capabilities.


• Experience supporting complex Salesforce migrations, modernization projects, or multi‑org implementations.


• Familiarity with secure development standards, governance, and compliance practices for government Salesforce environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Salesforce solutions are developed and delivered with strong attention to scalability, security, performance, and business requirements.


• Technical designs, custom development, integrations, and declarative configurations meet project expectations and Salesforce best practices.


• Client stakeholders and delivery teams benefit from clear technical communication, thoughtful solution recommendations, and reliable execution.


• Development activities, testing, documentation, and deployments contribute to consistent, high‑quality project delivery.


• You are recognized as a dependable technical contributor who brings strong Salesforce expertise, ownership, and a collaborative approach to solving complex Public Sector challenges.

Why Join FormativGroup

FormativGroup is a PE‑backed technology consulting and implementation partner helping organizations modernize complex business platforms, improve delivery outcomes, and scale technology solutions that support long‑term growth. We partner with clients across strategy, solution design, implementation, and ongoing support to help move critical initiatives from vision to execution. Our teams bring deep technical expertise, delivery discipline, and a collaborative approach to every engagement.

At FormativGroup, you'll work with people who are practical, collaborative, and focused on solving meaningful business and technology problems. We're growing, which means you'll have opportunities to contribute ideas, work closely with experienced leaders, and help shape how we deliver for clients.

• This is a U.S.-based remote role with potential client travel.


• To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, or Washington, DC.


• Candidates residing outside these states are not currently eligible for consideration.


• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.


• FormativGroup is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc.

$130,000 - $165,000 USD

FormativGroupoperates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centricexpertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technicalexpertiseacross cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.

FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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