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Salesforce Developer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B, certifying that your wage meets the prevailing rate for your work location.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Senior Salesforce Developer
Location: Reston, VA - Hybrid - Weekly 3 days onsite
Duration: long Term
Description:
The client is seeking a Specialized Developer V to design, develop, and implement applications using Salesforce to support business requirements. Developer IV performs high complexity (i.e. system level applications) analysis, design, development and unit testing of software applications from user requirements and design documents. The candidate also resolves defects encountered during various testing cycles.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
- Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and SOQL/SOSL.
- Experience with Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP), OAuth, and integration patterns.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, including governor limits and security.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Salesforce DX).
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Certifications (Highly Preferred):
- Salesforce Platform Developer I & II
- Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect
- Salesforce Certified Integration Architecture Designer
- Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer I (for LWC-heavy roles)
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead projects and work independently.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze highly complex business requirements; generate technical specifications to design or redesign complex software components and applications.
- Act as an expert technical resource for modeling, simulation and analysis efforts.
- Leverage industry best practices to design, test, implement and support a solution.
- Assure quality security and compliance requirements are met for supported area.
- Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment.
- Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
- 10+ years experience required.
- Development experience in needed language or technology (e.g. - WebSphere, Informatica etc.).
- Hands-on experience in designing, developing and successful deployment of large scale projects from end-to-end.
- Hands-on experience in following the iterative and agile SDLC.
- 2+ experience in the Salesforce platform (development experience must exceed 5 years).
- Knowledge in SOAP API, REST API, and Bulk API.
- Experience integrating Salesforce with 3rd party APIs.
- Strong skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and UI frameworks within Visualforce pages or Lightning components.
- Experience with development tools such as Visual Force, Git.
- Deep understanding of the limitations on the Salesforce platform, specifically with governor limits and best practices in delivering solutions.
- Familiar with Salesforce Administration: configuration, standard data model, security, and automation such as validation rules, workflows, and process flows.
- Proficient with at least one other backend language or environment (e.g. Java, Python, Node, etc.).
- Experience in working with complex Salesforce environments.
- Experience working on multiple projects, ability to QA your own work and others, and follow best practices.
- You pride yourself in writing clean code, test thoroughly, strong documentation, and high test coverage.
- Conducts code review in accordance with recommendations.
- Some experience with LWC (Lightning Web Components).
Looking for only locals to VA, MD, DC States. 12+ Years exp mandatory. Please share resume to jay@kmmtechnologies.com.
Position: Senior Salesforce Developer
Location: Reston, VA - Hybrid - Weekly 3 days onsite
Duration: long Term
Description:
The client is seeking a Specialized Developer V to design, develop, and implement applications using Salesforce to support business requirements. Developer IV performs high complexity (i.e. system level applications) analysis, design, development and unit testing of software applications from user requirements and design documents. The candidate also resolves defects encountered during various testing cycles.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
- Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and SOQL/SOSL.
- Experience with Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP), OAuth, and integration patterns.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, including governor limits and security.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Salesforce DX).
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Certifications (Highly Preferred):
- Salesforce Platform Developer I & II
- Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect
- Salesforce Certified Integration Architecture Designer
- Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer I (for LWC-heavy roles)
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead projects and work independently.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze highly complex business requirements; generate technical specifications to design or redesign complex software components and applications.
- Act as an expert technical resource for modeling, simulation and analysis efforts.
- Leverage industry best practices to design, test, implement and support a solution.
- Assure quality security and compliance requirements are met for supported area.
- Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment.
- Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
- 10+ years experience required.
- Development experience in needed language or technology (e.g. - WebSphere, Informatica etc.).
- Hands-on experience in designing, developing and successful deployment of large scale projects from end-to-end.
- Hands-on experience in following the iterative and agile SDLC.
- 2+ experience in the Salesforce platform (development experience must exceed 5 years).
- Knowledge in SOAP API, REST API, and Bulk API.
- Experience integrating Salesforce with 3rd party APIs.
- Strong skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and UI frameworks within Visualforce pages or Lightning components.
- Experience with development tools such as Visual Force, Git.
- Deep understanding of the limitations on the Salesforce platform, specifically with governor limits and best practices in delivering solutions.
- Familiar with Salesforce Administration: configuration, standard data model, security, and automation such as validation rules, workflows, and process flows.
- Proficient with at least one other backend language or environment (e.g. Java, Python, Node, etc.).
- Experience in working with complex Salesforce environments.
- Experience working on multiple projects, ability to QA your own work and others, and follow best practices.
- You pride yourself in writing clean code, test thoroughly, strong documentation, and high test coverage.
- Conducts code review in accordance with recommendations.
- Some experience with LWC (Lightning Web Components).
Looking for only locals to VA, MD, DC States. 12+ Years exp mandatory. Please share resume to jay@kmmtechnologies.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Salesforce Developer
Verify your degree aligns with Salesforce roles
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to Salesforce development. A computer science or information systems degree is straightforward. An unrelated degree paired with certifications like Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer I strengthens your specialty occupation case.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Salesforce Developer roles specifically. Past LCA filings signal an employer already understands the H-1B process and has internal infrastructure to sponsor new hires.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate, so knowing the wage level thresholds lets you negotiate from an informed position.
Time your job search around the April cap lottery
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. Target your Salesforce Developer job search to secure an offer by February or March, giving your employer enough lead time to file before the registration window closes in March.
Ask employers about cap-exempt sponsorship paths
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time without lottery exposure. Salesforce implementations at these entities create genuine developer roles that sidestep the annual cap entirely.
Clarify the H-1B transfer process when changing employers
You can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. Confirm your new employer is prepared to file on your first day so your work authorization remains uninterrupted during the transition.
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Find Salesforce Developer JobsSalesforce Developer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Developer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Salesforce Developer positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the position involves complex Apex coding, Salesforce architecture decisions, or system integration work that requires a theoretical and practical body of specialized knowledge.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Salesforce Developer roles?
Salesforce consulting firms, financial services companies, healthcare systems, and enterprise software teams are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Salesforce developers. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have actively sponsored Salesforce Developer roles rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
Can I use my OPT or STEM OPT as a Salesforce Developer while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If you're on STEM OPT and your employer files your H-1B petition during the cap registration period, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires before October 1. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to use cap-gap coverage, so confirm that before accepting an offer.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Salesforce Developer positions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages to Salesforce Developer roles using SOC codes tied to software developer or computer systems analyst classifications, depending on how the employer describes the position. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable wage level for your specific work location. You can verify the wage floor for your city using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Salesforce Developer role is changed to remote?
A material change in your work location triggers an amended H-1B petition and a new LCA for each new worksite. If your employer shifts you to a permanent remote arrangement in a different metropolitan area, they're required to file an amended petition with USCIS reflecting the new work location and the corresponding prevailing wage. Short-term remote work at the same wage level may not require amendment, but your employer's immigration counsel should make that call.
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