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INTRODUCTION
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Dasharatham from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Sr. Salesforce Developer position with our client.
ROLE
Title: Sr. Salesforce Developer
Location: Albany, New York
Duration: 24 Months
Client: NY State - Office of Mental Health
Job ID: SLG - 26 - 12578
Respond by: 11/19/26 5:00 PM
DUTIES
- Develop applications in the application modernization project in the Salesforce platform.
- Provide guidance & assistance to various development teams during full software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Collaborate with other Technical Architects to create and foster a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) environment for OMH applications.
- Participate in business analysis and systems development lifecycle.
- Use the Salesforce platform to develop applications.
- Prepare scripts to create and modify existing Oracle tables, create indexes, constraints, triggers, views, etc., code stored procedures and packages, convert and migrate data when necessary.
- Data manipulation, including manipulation of Protected Health Information data.
- Mentor and assist other programmers, both state and consultant, providing guidance for debugging, troubleshooting, securing and deploying applications, data access, data communications and system architecture configurations.
- Use a source code repository GitLab for checking source code in and out, branching off new versions of the source code.
- Diagnose and debug production issues reported via ITSM. Escalate critical calls as necessary and join bridge calls to assist in diagnosis.
- Code applications that access Protected Health Information.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot various rules, calculations, and data issues on application reports using Crystal Reports.
- Participate in multi-agency technical meetings and work sessions.
- Guide & advise various development teams on software design & architecture matters.
- Provide assistance & advise on best practices for using GIT for code versioning & collaboration.
- Coordinate service requests with various ITS Chief Operating Office personnel for releases and changes for the application.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience (12+ Years)
- Is involved with all facets of the software development process, including the research, design, programming, testing and implementation of computer software.
REQUIREMENTS
- This is an 100% Onsite
- 84 Months Experience working on projects with 3 or more years in a leadership role on Salesforce platform.
- 60 Months Experience Designing and consuming custom REST and SOAP web services.
- 60 Months Experience Implementing secure connections using OAuth 2.0 flows, JWT, Named Credentials, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- 36 Months Experience with integration platforms like MuleSoft and Informatica.
- 60 Months Experience with Salesforce Apex (Classes, Triggers, Controllers), Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Visualforce, SOQL, SOSL.
- 60 Months Experience with Salesforce Flow Builder (Record-Triggered, Screen, Autolaunched), Validation Rules, Custom Objects, Security Model (OWDs, Sharing Rules, Profiles, Permission Sets).
- 60 Months Experience with Git/GitHub, VS Code, Salesforce CLI, SFDX, CI/CD tools (Copado, Gearset, Jenkins), Scratch Orgs, Sandboxes.
- 24 Months Experience in integrating AI, prompt engineering, and unified data profiles into custom development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer or other Salesforce Certification.
- Resume.
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., driver’s license and/or passport and Visa if applicable).
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.).
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software39
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Energy1
- Education1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead salesforce developer jobs.
- Salesforce Platform Developer II or Application Architect certification strongly preferred
- Five or more years of hands-on Salesforce development with Apex, LWC, and SOQL
- Experience designing and reviewing end-to-end Salesforce solutions across Sales or Service Cloud
- Proficiency integrating Salesforce with external systems via REST, SOAP, or middleware platforms
- Ability to mentor junior developers and lead code reviews within an Agile team
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Lead Salesforce Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each cloud
Hiring managers scan for specific Salesforce products, so list your Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud projects separately. Vague summaries get filtered out fast. Name the orgs you've worked in, the user counts, and the business problems you solved.
Lead with your certifications upfront
Salesforce-Certified Platform Developer II and Application Architect credentials carry real weight at the lead level. Put them in your resume header, not buried in a skills section. Hiring managers often filter applicants by certification before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead salesforce developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your specialty
Filter openings by keywords like CPQ, Marketing Cloud, or MuleSoft rather than searching the title alone. Roles built around a specific product often move faster and have fewer competing applicants than general lead developer postings.
Prepare a system-design walkthrough
Lead-level interviews almost always include an architecture or design question. Walk in ready to diagram a data model, explain governor limit tradeoffs, or defend an integration pattern. Candidates who can reason out loud about design decisions advance further than those who only answer coding prompts.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the lead level, role scope varies widely. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own technical direction, mentor junior developers, or just execute tickets. The answer affects your career trajectory as much as the base pay, so ask directly during the final conversation.
Lead Salesforce Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead salesforce developers?
Robotics Technologies, Steampunk, and Deloitte are hiring the most lead salesforce developers right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at large enterprise firms and Salesforce implementation partners managing multi-cloud deployments.
How many lead salesforce developer jobs are remote?
About 70% of lead salesforce developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in enterprise software development. Integration-focused and CPQ-heavy positions tend to be most commonly listed as fully remote, while roles requiring on-site collaboration with sales operations teams lean toward hybrid.
How do you become a lead salesforce developer?
Start by earning core Salesforce certifications, then build hands-on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, and declarative tools across real org implementations. Progress through developer and senior developer roles, take ownership of architecture decisions, and mentor junior teammates. Earning an advanced credential like Application Architect signals readiness for lead-level responsibility to most hiring teams.
Can you get hired as a lead salesforce developer with limited experience?
It's uncommon but possible if your experience is concentrated in a high-value area, such as CPQ configuration, complex integrations, or multi-org migrations, rather than spread thin across general development. Building a portfolio of documented projects, contributing to Trailhead community forums, and earning advanced certifications can close experience gaps that a shorter work history creates.
What does the lead salesforce developer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview covering Apex, governor limits, and data modeling, and a system-design or architecture round where you reason through a business problem live. Many employers also include a take-home or whiteboard exercise. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a hiring manager or engineering director focused on leadership approach and cross-team collaboration.
Where can I find and apply to lead salesforce developer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead salesforce developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your certifications, cloud specialization, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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