Senior Salesforce Developer

McKesson’s Corporate; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to join our Richmond team. You will design, develop, and maintain Salesforce applications, translating business needs into scalable solutions and ensuring data security and compliance.

You will mentor junior developers, participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, and leverage AI features like Einstein GPT to drive insights and user experiences. Frequent collaboration with stakeholders across divisions is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development and administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, LWC, SOQL, and Salesforce Flows.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, and security.
• Experience with integration tools (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi) and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification; additional certs are a plus.
• Proven track record delivering complex Salesforce solutions in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of custom Salesforce applications.
• Extend Salesforce using declarative development (Flows, App Builder, Page Layouts) and code (Apex, Visualforce, LWCs).
• Design scalable solutions aligned with business goals and Salesforce best practices.
• Leverage AI-powered Salesforce tools (Agentforce, Einstein GPT/Bots) to enhance UX and insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Manage integrations between Salesforce and external systems via APIs and middleware.
• Oversee code reviews, testing, deployment, and release management processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within Salesforce environment.
• Stay current with Salesforce updates, AI features, and industry trends.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching juniors

Innovation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Info Systems

Tools

Apex

Visualforce

Lightning Web Components

SOQL

Salesforce Flows

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Title

Senior Salesforce Developer

Location

1st Richmond, 2nd Dallas/Jacksonville

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Salesforce Developer to join our growing team in Richmond. This role is ideal for someone with 6+ years of hands‑on experience in Salesforce development who is eager to expand their skills and contribute to impactful CRM solutions. You will work closely with senior developers, business analysts, technical/solution architects and stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain Salesforce applications that support our business operations and customer engagement strategies. A Senior Salesforce Developer with Agile and SAFe experience creates and maintains Salesforce solutions, writes Apex code and Lightning Components, and participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies while adhering to SAFe principles of iterative development and continuous feedback. This role requires translating user stories into technical design collaborating with cross‑functional teams and business SMEs, mentoring and delegating work to junior developers, performing unit and integration testing, code reviews, maintaining the deployment pipelines and sandbox environments, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of custom Salesforce applications.
• Understand when to extend Salesforce using declarative development (Flows, App Builder, Page layouts, Custom Objects) and when to customize using code written in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components.
• Design and implement scalable solutions that align with business goals and Salesforce best practices.
• Leverage AI-powered Salesforce tools such as Agentforce, Einstein GPT, Einstein Bots, and predictive analytics to enhance user experience and business insights.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, business analysts, and cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Manage integrations between Salesforce and external systems using APIs, middleware, and third‑party tools.
• Oversee code reviews, testing, deployment, and release management processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within the Salesforce environment.
• Stay current with Salesforce platform updates, new features, AI capabilities, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Required: 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Salesforce development and administration.
• Required: Advanced proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and Salesforce Flows.
• Required: Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, and security.
• Required: Experience with integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi) and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Required: Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Required: Salesforce Platform Developer II certification required; additional certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect) are a plus.
• Required: Proven track record of delivering complex Salesforce solutions in enterprise environments.
• Preferred: Knowledge of cloud environments and integrations (APIs, middleware, Mulesoft).
• Preferred: Background in enterprise IT environments with compliance or regulated industries.
• Preferred: Agile & SAFe Participation: Engage in Agile/SAFe processes like daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives. Contribute to scaled agile ceremonies and workflows.
• Preferred: Experience using AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to generate code.

Soft Skills

• Ability to guide technical teams and influence strategic decisions.
• Skilled at solving complex problems and identifying root causes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Works effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Passion for coaching and developing junior talent.
• Focused on delivering value and enhancing user experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

About McKesson Medical‑Surgical

McKesson Medical‑Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical‑surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non‑Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long‑term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers. Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private‑label medical‑surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID‑19 tests.

Compensation

Our Base Pay Range for this position $120,000 - $200,000. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Equal Opportunity

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.