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Salesforce Developer roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from employers across financial services, healthcare, and enterprise software. Employers typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and the specialty occupation standard is well-established for this role. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
Skechers IT division is transforming our engineering practice by embracing high-performing, cloud native APIs and applications using a modern technology stack that includes serverless, microservices, containers, Boomi iPaaS, QA, and zero-touch delivery pipelines. Additionally, Skechers is transforming our Customer Relationship Management practices through adoption of the Salesforce core CRM and Customer Goods platform. The Senior Salesforce Engineer is a key role within the Software Engineering and Architecture organization and will be central to continually improving and enhancing the Salesforce platform for Skechers.
The Senior Salesforce Engineer will collaborate and work within high-velocity software engineering teams, bringing expertise in Salesforce development, Integrations, API gateways, and Agile software delivery. The candidate should be an experienced and motivated technologist who possesses a unique balance of technical depth and strong interpersonal skills. Should have excellent design skills, shows commitment, planning, integrity, and pragmatic approach to drive organization towards continual success.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead and take ownership of all Salesforce programmatic requests.
- Develop SOQL code, Apex classes and triggers and Custom User Interfaces leveraging Lightning Web Components (LWC) and JavaScript.
- Use Salesforce APIs using REST, SOAP, GraphQL and platform events.
- Experience in iPaaS middleware platforms such as Boomi, MuleSoft and Informatica.
- Experience in SFDX, GitHub for source code management and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience in PMD ruleset and ensuring code quality.
- Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, ERP systems such as Oracle and the ability to integrate Salesforce with cloud and ERP systems.
- Responsible for architectural documentation and reviewing the development of solutions specified in technical design.
- Support the Salesforce Administrator as necessary.
- Take ownership of release cycles to implement and deploy new/updates to existing applications and code.
- Work with the Production Support team to ensure fixes and enhancements are delivered in a timely fashion.
- Translate business process requirements into a detailed technical specification to meet business goals.
- Ensure development activities are aligned with scope, schedule, priority, and business objectives.
- Interface with both internal and external technical experts to implement solutions.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Strong Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Consumer Goods Cloud and Marketing Cloud product knowledge.
- At least 5 years of Salesforce Apex development experience.
- Strong command of building and scaling REST APIs.
- Strong command of integration concepts as they relate to Retail business.
- Strong command of enterprise architecture concepts.
- Strong command of enterprise integration design patterns.
- Extensive experience translating business requirements to an effective integration solution.
- Excellent communication skills, work ethic, punctual, reliable with a desire to excel.
- Must be organized, able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Participate in all aspects of software development including design, implementation, and deployment, and monitoring.
- Partner with other internal teams to deliver high quality solutions.
- Experience with building and maintaining distributed micro services; debugging & monitoring production environments.
- Adhere to company standards and apply design principles and patterns to develop robust software.
- Work with development methodologies, adhering to best practices.
- Solve complex problems that combine existing solutions with new code where necessary.
- Available for on-call work during after-hours and weekends.
- Work in an Agile environment with autonomy and efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent or proven years of experience.
- 10+ years of software development experience.
- Extensive experience implementing and developing in Apex, LWC, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with Salesforce AI offerings such as Einstein and Agentforce.
- Web Development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and SQS a plus.
- Experience working with iPaaS middleware platforms such as Boomi, Mulesoft or Informatica.
- Working knowledge of Linux, Windows, SQL and NoSQL database systems, and networking.
- Experience integrating with 3rd party APIs.
- Experience working with DevOps teams on implementing CI/CD pipelines and monitoring/alerting.
- Ability to communicate complex topics with precision and accuracy.
- Ability to categorize and communicate requirements accurately and effectively.
- Experience working directly with business facing groups outside of development is a plus.
- Experience working within an Agile team a plus.
The pay range for this position is $125,000-$160,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Salesforce Developer
Target Salesforce ISV partners and consulting firms first
Independent software vendors and Salesforce consulting partners sponsor H-1B visas regularly and at higher rates than general employers. These firms build their entire business on Salesforce talent and are experienced with the sponsorship process.
Get Salesforce certifications before applying
Platform App Builder, Salesforce Developer I, and Salesforce Developer II certifications directly strengthen your specialty occupation case. They signal domain expertise and make it easier for employers to justify sponsorship to immigration counsel.
Emphasize your degree's relevance to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field aligns with the Salesforce Developer position. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering degrees map cleanly. If yours is adjacent, document how your coursework supports the role.
Apply to companies with a track record of H-1B approvals
Employers who have previously sponsored Salesforce Developers have established workflows with immigration attorneys and approved LCA templates. This significantly reduces delays and the risk of a request for evidence slowing your start date.
Understand the cap-exempt route if you qualify
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Salesforce Developers in higher education or research settings can file anytime, bypassing the lottery entirely and starting within a matter of weeks.
Start the LCA process as early as possible with your employer
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by the Department of Labor before the H-1B petition is filed. Employers new to sponsorship often underestimate this step. Raising it early in negotiations prevents costly delays before your intended start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salesforce Developer recognized as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Salesforce Developer is well-established as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa rules. USCIS consistently recognizes the role as requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Approval rates for software development roles are strong, provided the degree-to-job alignment is documented clearly in the petition.
Does my employer need prior H-1B experience to sponsor me as a Salesforce Developer?
No, any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition regardless of prior sponsorship history. That said, employers who have previously sponsored Salesforce Developers move faster and make fewer errors. If your prospective employer is new to sponsorship, suggest they engage an experienced immigration attorney early. You can find sponsorship-open Salesforce Developer roles on Migrate Mate.
What degree do I need to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a Salesforce Developer?
You need a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related field. Degrees in business information technology or management information systems can qualify if paired with a role description that emphasizes technical Salesforce development work. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of relevant experience can substitute for each missing year of education.
Will Salesforce-specific certifications help my H-1B petition get approved?
Certifications like Salesforce Platform Developer I and II strengthen the specialty occupation argument but don't replace a qualifying degree. Where they genuinely help is in a request for evidence response, where USCIS questions whether the role requires a degree. Certifications corroborate that the work demands specialized knowledge. They also make the employer's business need easier for immigration attorneys to articulate.
Are there visa options for Salesforce Developers who don't win the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa for computer systems analyst roles. If you have extraordinary ability or peer recognition in the Salesforce ecosystem, the O-1A is another path. Cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship through universities or nonprofits is also worth exploring if you can find a qualifying employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Salesforce Developer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.