Senior Salesforce Engineer

Goosehead Insurance Agency; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Goosehead Insurance Agency in Texas is seeking a Senior Salesforce Engineer to design and implement scalable Salesforce solutions across platforms. You will partner with architects, admins, and stakeholders to translate requirements into high-quality technical outcomes.

You will mentor developers, drive DevOps practices, and lead release management while collaborating across teams to ensure robust, secure, and efficient Salesforce implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5–6 years hands-on Salesforce development.
• Proven Salesforce customization (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning) and declarative configuration.
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and third-party integrations.
• Salesforce certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable Salesforce applications and integrations.
• Lead design, coding, testing, and deployment activities.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, admins, and stakeholders.
• Manage release management and DevOps processes.

Skills

Salesforce development

Apex

Lightning Web Components

SOQL/SOSL

REST/SOAP integrations

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Related field

Master's in Development beneficial

Tools

Salesforce DX

Salesforce CLI

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

About Goosehead

Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world-class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions, so we're more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.

Job Summary

The Senior Salesforce Engineer develops scalable and secure solutions across Salesforce applications and integrated systems. This role collaborates with architects, administrators, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into high-quality technical solutions. High level responsibilities include advanced coding, system design, integration management, and technical leadership in release management and DevOps processes. The engineer will also play a key role in mentoring junior developers and driving adherence to best practices.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience in Salesforce development, including customization, configuration, and integration.
• Proficiency in Apex programming, SOQL, and SOSL query languages.
• Knowledge of Salesforce platform architecture, including Lightning Components, Visualforce, and Force.com.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues on the Salesforce platform.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce-related tools and technologies, such as Salesforce DX, Salesforce CLI, and Salesforce Orgs.
• Experience with Salesforce Security, including sharing rules, profiles, and permission sets.
• Experience in Salesforce testing and deployment, including test classes, code coverage, and change management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Experience and Education

• - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Masters in Development can be beneficial.
• - 5-6 years of hands-on experience
• - Proven experience with Salesforce customization (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning) and declarative configuration.
• - Experience with Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and third-party applications.
• - Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/II or and Salesforce Certified Administrator are preferred.
• - Knowledge of version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools.

Required Skills and Abilities

• - Proficiency in Salesforce development (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components).
• - Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and best practices.
• - Experience with Salesforce data management tools and processes.
• - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.