Lead Salesforce Developer – Experience Cloud / LWR – $65-70/hr W2 – Phoenix (Hybrid)

Job Description Lead Salesforce Developer – Experience Cloud / LWR – $65-70/hr W2 – Phoenix (Hybrid) Architect the digital front door for a state agency's external users. An Arizona state agency needs a hands-on Lead Salesforce Developer to own the end-to-end architecture of its Experience Cloud platform, the sites where the public actually interacts with state services, from template strategy through security models, CI/CD, and high-volume automation. Why this role stands out: $65-70/hr W2 depending on experience, 6-month contract starting early September Hybrid schedule , central Phoenix Genuine lead authority: architecture decisions, code review standards, C-suite roadmap presentations What you'll do: lead Experience Cloud architecture, selecting LWR vs. Aura templates for performance and SEO · design security and identity models (External Identity, SSO, Account Relationship Data Sharing, Apex Managed Sharing) · build modular, high-performance LWCs optimized for LWR · implement Audience Targeting and Salesforce CMS personalization · design Headless Flows and asynchronous Apex for high-volume external transactions · integrate Data Cloud, ERP, AWS, and Marketing Cloud via REST/SOAP and Named Credentials · define CI/CD and branching strategy for Experience Cloud metadata · enforce coding standards and mentor developers Required: Bachelor's degree · 10+ years as a Salesforce Developer · 5+ years as a Lead Salesforce Developer · Phoenix-area resident (current city on resume) · authorized to work without sponsorship, W2 only Preferred: Salesforce Experience Cloud (Community Cloud) depth · LWR mastery · Salesforce CLI / SFDX · Experience Cloud Consultant and Platform Developer I certifications The firm stuff: local candidates only · in-person interview within a week of close · start within two weeks of offer · HireRight background check and drug screening · closes Thursday, August 6 at 3:00 PM Keywords: Lead Salesforce Developer, Salesforce Architect, Experience Cloud, Community Cloud, LWR, Lightning Web Runtime, LWC, Apex, SOQL, SFDX, Salesforce CLI, Data Cloud, Named Credentials, Headless Flows, Platform Developer, Phoenix, Hybrid, W2