Senior Software Engineer (Salesforce) Remote

Nava Public Benefit Corp; United States; Remote; USD 153,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Insurance coverage

Time off

Company holidays

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Wellness program

Virtual care

Sabbatical leave

401(k) match

Flexible work

Home office setup

Utility support

Learning opportunities

Development opportunities

Referral bonus

Commuter benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Nava Public Benefit Corp is seeking a Senior Salesforce Engineer to design and implement scalable Salesforce solutions, ensuring secure integrations with enterprise systems. You will guide architecture, governance, and DevOps practices while leading a team of engineers in a remote-friendly setup.

Applicants should bring 10+ years in Salesforce design, Apex/LWC/Flows expertise, and experience with CI/CD, REST/SOAP, Mulesoft and cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and implementing Salesforce solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Apex, LWC and Flows.
• REST/SOAP APIs, Mulesoft, ETL, event-driven architectures.
• CI/CD tooling experience (Gearset, Copado, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SF DX).
• Experience with cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Security governance and scalable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable Salesforce design and implementation efforts.
• Oversee integration with enterprise systems and data flows.
• Define best practices for development, deployment, and automation.
• Mentor engineers and participate in agile delivery and on-call rotation.

Skills

Salesforce Architecture

Apex, LWC, Flows

REST/SOAP APIs

Mulesoft/ETL

CI/CD (Gearset, Copado, Jenkins, GitH

Cloud proficiency (AWS/Azure/GCP)

UI design best practices

Strategic thinking

Security & governance

Tools

Salesforce DX

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Salesforce) Remote

parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), remote work

United States

Oct 01, 2026

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle.

Position summary

The Senior Salesforce Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions that meet current and future business needs. This role ensures seamless integration between Salesforce and enterprise systems while defining best practices and standards for development, deployment, and automation. This person leads a team of engineers, collaborates with government partners, and applies DevOps methodologies to streamline workflows. These responsibilities align with Nava's mission and values, including Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Build Together, Progress Takes Word, Inclusion is Essential, and Impact over Ideology.

This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle.

Position summary

The Senior Salesforce Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions that meet current and future business needs. This role ensures seamless integration between Salesforce and enterprise systems while defining best practices and standards for development, deployment, and automation. This person leads a team of engineers, collaborates with government partners, and applies DevOps methodologies to streamline workflows. These responsibilities align with Nava's mission and values, including Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Build Together, Progress Takes Word, Inclusion is Essential, and Impact over Ideology.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with government partners and other technology leaders to architect and design scalable and high-performing Salesforce solutions that meet current and future business needs
• Lead the architectural design of Salesforce implementations, ensuring best practices and technical excellence
• Define and enforce governance policies, security best practices, and scalability principles
• Ensure seamless integration between Salesforce and enterprise systems via APIs, middleware (e.g., Mulesoft), and event-driven architectures
• Provide guidance on Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flows
• Review technical documentation, perform code reviews, and ensure code quality
• Define best practices and standards for Salesforce development, integration, and deployment processes
• Implement automation strategies, including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and testing frameworks for Salesforce applications
• Work in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur
• Take part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as neededCoach and mentor junior team members

Required skills

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions
• Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flows
• Proficiency in integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs, Mulesoft, ETL tools, or event-driven architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gearset, Copado, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Salesforce DX
• Experience with one or more programming languages/frameworks outside of Salesforce (e.g., .NET, Python, Ruby on Rails)
• Experience in cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of user interface design best practices for Salesforce applications
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits
• Ability to define and enforce governance policies, security best practices, and scalability principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performing Salesforce solutions
• Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce Flows
• Proficiency in integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems via REST/SOAP APIs, Mulesoft, ETL tools, or event-driven architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gearset, Copado, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Salesforce DX
• Experience with one or more programming languages/frameworks outside of Salesforce (e.g., .NET, Python, Ruby on Rails)
• Experience in cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of user interface design best practices for Salesforce applications
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits
• Ability to define and enforce governance policies, security best practices, and scalability principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset

Desired skills

• Experience managing a team of engineers and leading by example

Compensation

$153,000 - $171,000 USD

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following: Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired Work authorization that doesn't require visa sponsorship, now or in the future May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

Perks working with Nava

• Health coverage - comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Insurance coverage - Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• Time off - vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
• Company holidays - enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus - when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave - paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program - full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care - see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers)
• Sabbatical leave - earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match - Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work - remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup - company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support - monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities - internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development opportunities - LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
• Referral bonus - get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits - pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Supportive culture - A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin *If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.