Principal Salesforce Developer - Lead
Contract Position | 12 Months | $69 / hour | West Palm Beach, FL (On-site)
Overview
Our client is a leading energy company seeking an exceptional Principal Salesforce Developer to serve as the technical architect and strategic leader for their Salesforce platform. This role requires deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, proven leadership in driving enterprise-wide initiatives, and the ability to establish technical standards and best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical excellence with strategic vision, mentoring senior developers, and partnering with executive stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Define and enforce Salesforce architecture standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the enterprise
- Architect complex, scalable solutions spanning multiple Salesforce clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, Marketing) and integrations
- Lead technical due diligence for platform upgrades, third-party packages, and emerging Salesforce technologies including AI / Einstein capabilities
- Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
- Establish security architecture including data governance, compliance frameworks, and audit controls
Advanced Development & Innovation
Design and develop sophisticated solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, Platform Events, and Change Data CaptureLead integration initiatives with enterprise systems and third-party applicationsImplement advanced automation and AI-driven solutionsMentor senior developers and establish coding standardsRequirements
15+ years of software development experience with 8+ years focused on Salesforce platformProven experience as a technical architect in large enterprise environmentsExpert-level knowledge of Salesforce architecture, Apex, Lightning Web Components, and integration patternsStrong leadership experience mentoring senior technical teamsExperience with DevOps practices and CI / CD implementationDeep understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirementsExcellent communication skills with ability to present to executive stakeholdersBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldMultiple Salesforce certifications preferred (Technical Architect, System Architect)Benefits
Competitive hourly rate of $69 / hour12-month contract engagementWork with cutting-edge Salesforce technologies and AI capabilitiesLead high-impact enterprise initiativesCollaborate with executive-level stakeholdersOpportunity to establish technical standards for a major organizationReady to take your Salesforce architecture career to the next level?
Apply now to join a dynamic team driving digital transformation!