Salesforce Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Salesforce Engineer to design, implement, and optimize features across the Salesforce platform. You will work with Einstein/AI tools to automate processes and accelerate delivery, writing robust Apex code and maintaining declarative automation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and contribute to Agile ceremonies to improve engineering standards. This role requires strong communication and a track record of Salesforce projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on Salesforce development and administration.
• Deep proficiency in Salesforce Sales Cloud data modeling and event ingestion.
• Strong SOQL and SOSL knowledge.
• Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD basics.
• Experience with at least one full Salesforce implementation or major release cycle.
• Salesforce Certified Administrator or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver Salesforce features end-to-end.
• Adopt Salesforce AI technologies to automate workflows and boost velocity.
• Write clean, well-tested Apex code and ensure code coverage.
• Build declarative automation with Flows, Validation Rules, and Formulas.
• Design and manage database schemas, relationships, and security.
• Develop REST and SOAP API integrations.
• Manage deployments across sandbox and production using SFDX, CLI, change sets, and Git.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and translate technical concepts.
• Participate in peer code reviews and Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Salesforce development

Apex

Salesforce AI technologies

REST API

SOAP API

SOQL

SOSL

Declarative automation

Database schema design

Git-based version control

Salesforce DX (SFDX)

Salesforce CLI

Change sets

Git-based workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Salesforce DX (SFDX)

Salesforce CLI

Change sets

Git-based collaborative workflows

Job description

Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, and deliver robust Salesforce features from initial requirement gathering through final deployment.
• Actively leverage, explore, and advance the adoption of Salesforce AI technologies (e.g., Einstein, Agentforce) and other AI-assisted engineering tools to automate workflows, accelerate development velocity, and improve overall platform efficiency.
• Write clean, well-documented, and highly testable programmatic code (Apex classes, triggers, batch, scheduled, and queueable processes) meeting strict platform code coverage standards.
• Build and maintain declarative automation solutions utilizing Flows, Validation Rules, and Formula Fields.
• Design and manage database schemas, relationships (lookups, master-detail, junction objects), and platform security architectures (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules).
• Develop and maintain REST and SOAP API integrations utilizing Salesforce standard APIs, Named Credentials, and Platform Events.
• Manage application lifecycles and deployments across sandbox and production environments utilizing Salesforce DX (SFDX), Salesforce CLI, change sets, and Git-based collaborative workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and refine technical requirements. Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Participate actively in peer code reviews, applying and providing constructive feedback to continuously improve engineering standards.
• Engage in Agile software development processes, active sprint ceremonies, and backlog management utilizing tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in Salesforce platform development and administration.
• Deep technical proficiency in Salesforce Sales Cloud, including data modeling, event ingestion, and programmatic APEX development.
• Solid command of Salesforce declarative automation tools alongside Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) and Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL).
• Practical experience with Git-based version control, CI/CD pipeline fundamentals, and release management.
• Direct exposure to at least one full Salesforce implementation or major feature release cycle.
• Minimum of a Salesforce Certified Administrator credential, or equivalent demonstrated platform knowledge.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate, listen, learn, and lead within cross-functional teams.

Hard Skills

• Salesforce development
• Apex
• Salesforce AI technologies
• REST API
• SOAP API
• Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL)
• Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL)
• Declarative automation
• Database schema design
• Git-based version control

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Feedback
• Technical requirement gathering
• Translating technical concepts
• Problem‑solving
• Agile methodology
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Salesforce Certified Administrator