Senior Salesforce Developer

Rockwoods Inc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwoods Inc. is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to architect, build, and deploy high-performance solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to create integrations and automations that provide measurable business impact in an Agile framework.

You will lead solution design, implement Apex/LWC, build API integrations with MuleSoft, and guide junior developers through the full SDLC using CI/CD pipelines and Git or Copado.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Salesforce engineering (Apex, LWC, Batch, and Async processing).
• Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer I & II.
• Hands-on experience with MuleSoft, including API-led connectivity and integrations.
• Experience with Salesforce FSC and financial services environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Salesforce applications using Apex and LWC while aligning with enterprise standards.
• Engineer efficient Apex triggers and classes respecting platform limits.
• Build integrations between Salesforce and external platforms via REST/SOAP and MuleSoft.
• Enforce high-quality coding, data governance, and reusable software.
• Manage the full SDLC with CI/CD pipelines and Git/Copado.
• Provide security reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Analysts to support UAT and priorities.
• Diagnose production bottlenecks to maintain platform stability and scalability.
• Create technical blueprints, integration maps, and architectural docs.
• Monitor Salesforce ecosystem updates for platform enhancements.

Skills

Apex

LWC

Batch processing

Async processing

Platform Events

CDC

API integrations

DevOps workflows

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Computer Science / IT or equivalent

Tools

MuleSoft

Git

Copado

REST/SOAP APIs

Job description

Position type: Contract to Hire

Job Summary

Rockwoods is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to architect, build, and deploy high-performance solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to create integrations and automations that provide measurable business impact. This role involves shaping architectural standards, establishing development protocols, and providing technical guidance to junior staff within an Agile framework.

Core Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Lead the creation of robust Salesforce applications using Apex and LWC while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Backend Development: Engineer efficient Apex triggers and classes that respect platform limits and utilize object-oriented principles.
• Systems Integration: Build seamless connections between Salesforce and external platforms using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware like MuleSoft.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce high-caliber coding standards and data governance to ensure reusable and maintainable software.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage the full SDLC by utilizing CI/CD pipelines and version control tools like Git or Copado.
• Technical Leadership: Perform security assessments and code reviews while mentoring mid-level and junior developers.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with Product Owners and Analysts to deploy features that meet organizational priorities and support UAT.
• System Health: Diagnose and fix production bottlenecks to maintain platform stability and scalability.
• Documentation: Produce clear technical blueprints, integration maps, and architectural documentation.
• Innovation: Monitor Salesforce ecosystem updates and industry trends to identify opportunities for platform enhancement.

Qualifications Required

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on Salesforce engineering (Apex, LWC, Batch, and Async processing).
• Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer I & II.
• Hands-on experience with MuleSoft, including API-led connectivity, integration development, and enterprise system integrations.
• Experience with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC), including implementation, customization, and integration within financial services environments.
• Proven expertise in API integrations and event-driven architectures (Platform Events, CDC).
• Experience with trigger frameworks and advanced enterprise design patterns (Service Layer, Unit of Work).
• Proficiency in DevOps workflows, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred

• Experience with Financial Services Cloud or Experience Cloud.
• Knowledge of automated testing and code quality suites.
• Additional Credentials: Salesforce AI Specialist, Integration Architect, or MuleSoft Developer certifications.