Senior Salesforce Developer / Integration Lead

Senior Salesforce Developer / Integration Lead

Position Summary:

CoreSphere is seeking an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer / Integration Lead to join our Salesforce Practice. The ideal candidate will lead Salesforce implementations and hands-on development while architecting and delivering secure, scalable enterprise APIs and MuleSoft integrations. This client-facing role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to translate business requirements into effective solutions, and the leadership skills to guide development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle while collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical architecture and hands-on development of Salesforce solutions, including integrations with enterprise systems.
• Translate business requirements into well-architected Salesforce and MuleSoft solutions through fit-gap analysis, solution design, and technical recommendations.
• Design and develop Salesforce functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura, Visualforce, Flows, custom objects, approval processes, email alerts, templates, and other declarative capabilities.
• Design, implement, and manage MuleSoft APIs using OpenAPI v3 and the 3-tiered API architecture (experience-process-system), including secure Salesforce integration.
• Develop integration architectures using MuleSoft, Salesforce Events, Canvas, APIs, and other middleware technologies.
• Apply API-led connectivity and Federal/FISMA-aligned security practices to deliver secure, scalable, cross-platform integrations.
• Independently develop and maintain automated MUnit test suites to support API quality and reliable integration delivery.
• Lead technical solutioning sessions and produce architecture diagrams and technical design documentation.
• Guide development teams on secure and scalable coding practices, Salesforce platform constraints, governor limits, data governance, and Section 508 accessibility.
• Manage CI/CD tools and support development, testing, deployment, release, and operational activities.
• Support the Salesforce platform through enhancements, bug fixes, troubleshooting, refactoring, and performance/scalability improvements.
• Assess solution feasibility and technical risks, and communicate mitigation strategies and impacts to stakeholders.
• Communicate Salesforce and integration requirements clearly across client, development, and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor developers and promote reusable technical standards, architecture patterns, and development best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• BS/BA in a related field (Business Administration/Management, Computer Science, or Software Engineering preferred).
• Active Salesforce Platform Developer II, or Active Salesforce Application Architect, or Active Salesforce System Architect, plus minimum of seven (7) years' experience in architecture roles.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of Salesforce implementation experience, including at least two (2) years as lead developer/architect on enterprise-scale Salesforce projects.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience architecting and delivering technical solutions, including a minimum of three (3) years of MuleSoft API development.
• Active MuleSoft Certified Developer certification.
• Deep expertise in Salesforce platform architecture, governor limits, system design, and refactoring for scalability/performance.
• Demonstrated experience designing integration architectures using MuleSoft, Salesforce Events, Canvas, or other middleware.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing APIs using OpenAPI v3 and MuleSoft's 3-tiered API architecture (experience-process-system), including Salesforce integration and security aligned to Federal and FISMA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and maintain automated MUnit test suites and communicate complex integration requirements across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver secure, scalable MuleSoft APIs using API-led connectivity, compliance, and cross-platform integration best practices.
• Experience leading technical solutioning sessions and producing architecture diagrams and technical design documents.
• Proven ability to guide development teams on secure, scalable front-end and back-end coding practices, Section 508 accessibility, data governance, and Salesforce platform constraints.
• Strong hands-on Salesforce development experience with Apex, Lightning Components/LWC, Aura, Visualforce, Flows, Salesforce security, SOQL/SOSL, REST APIs, and related platform capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with clients and technical teams.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Active MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect or MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect certification.
• Demonstrated experience integrating Salesforce with MuleSoft solutions.
• Experience managing MuleSoft APIs in MuleSoft Government Cloud, including deployment and CloudHub configuration.
• Experience implementing secure HTTPS API connectivity using MuleSoft CloudHub.
• Experience supporting Salesforce in regulated or Federal environments, including compliance with FedRAMP or FISMA.
• Experience with Salesforce DX and scratch orgs in multi-org environments.
• Familiarity with broader enterprise architecture patterns (e.g., event-driven architecture, microservices).
• Demonstrated success mentoring junior developers and leading technical communities of practice.

Work Authorization/Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a Federal Government background investigation.

Travel Required: No

Company Overview: CoreSphere, LLC is a fast-growing Salesforce Crest Partner and ServiceNow Elite Partner established in 2003 to develop state of the art solutions for public and private sector organizations. We make it possible for our clients to achieve their management and IT Transformation goals through the innovative use of management techniques and information technology. Our solution focus includes Cloud and mobile solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Service and Case Management, Human Resources Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Program/Project Management, Acquisition Management, Systems Integration.

Benefits:

· Competitive Pay

· Paid Time Off

· Sick Leave

· Public Holidays

· STD/LTD

· Health and Dental

· 401(k)

Employment at CoreSphere is contingent upon clear and clean results of a thorough background check.

CoreSphere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, sex, gender expression or identity, or sexual orientation.