Senior Salesforce Developer Architect

Leidos Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer Architect to join our enterprise application development team. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Salesforce solutions that support critical customer relationship management and enterprise business functions.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of Salesforce development experience and demonstrate leadership in complex project environments. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $160,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Salesforce development.
• Proven leadership in complex Salesforce projects.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable Salesforce solutions in line with enterprise architecture.
• Guide technical design sessions for implementations.
• Mentor developers on best practices.

Skills

Salesforce architecture knowledge

Apex programming

Lightning Web Components

JavaScript proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Salesforce APIs

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Salesforce Developer Architect to join our enterprise application development team. This role designs, develops, integrates, and optimizes mission‑critical Salesforce solutions that support customer relationship management (CRM), knowledge management (KM), public‑facing portals, and other enterprise business functions. The incumbent serves both as a hands‑on technical contributor and a solution architect, leading the entire software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and solution design to development, testing, deployment, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.
• Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance for Salesforce implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
• Evaluate business requirements and translate them into technical solutions utilizing Salesforce platform capabilities and industry best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on Salesforce capabilities, limitations, and strategic roadmap opportunities.
• Mentor and guide developers, administrators, and project teams on Salesforce development standards and architecture best practices.

Salesforce Development & Configuration

• Perform hands‑on development using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
• Configure and maintain Salesforce objects, fields, page layouts, flows, validation rules, security models, and automation processes.
• Design and implement custom applications and reusable components within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Develop robust testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and deployment validation activities.

Integration & Data Management

• Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms, and event‑driven architectures.
• Lead complex data migration, transformation, and synchronization initiatives.
• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance across Salesforce environments.
• Optimize platform performance and scalability through effective data architecture and solution design.

Agile Delivery & Operations

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams throughout project delivery.
• Conduct peer code reviews and enforce development standards, CI/CD processes, and DevOps best practices.
• Support production deployments, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing Salesforce solutions in enterprise environments.
• 8+ years of hands‑on Salesforce development experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex Salesforce projects and technical teams.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, security model, data model, and platform best practices.
• Extensive experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, Salesforce APIs, Platform Events, Salesforce Flow, Lightning App Builder, Experience Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce integration patterns and enterprise architecture.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and modern web application development frameworks.
• Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• U.S. Citizen.

Required Salesforce Certifications (1 or more)

• Salesforce Certified Administrator.
• Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder.
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I.
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II.

Additional Experience

• Experience supporting federal government programs and regulated environments.
• Experience with Salesforce Experience Cloud, Service Cloud, and Knowledge Management solutions.
• Experience implementing AI‑powered Salesforce capabilities, Agentforce, Einstein, or predictive analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST, and government security compliance requirements.

Salary

Program budget salary for this role could range from $150,000 to $160,000, depending on relevant experience and assessment.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Compensation packages reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. Additional details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.