Salesforce Platform Architect

First American Equipment Finance•Rochester, NY

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salesforce Platform Architect designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains Salesforce solutions, with a focus on exceptional user experiences, scalable applications, and business-driven digital transformation. The role includes custom application development using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Aura Components, Visualforce, and other Salesforce technologies, as well as declarative configuration. The successful candidate works closely with Salesforce administrators, business stakeholders, product owners, and project teams, participating in an Agile methodology with three-week sprints to deliver solutions that support organizational goals and improve colleague and client experiences.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Salesforce development experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Hands-on experience developing with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs and integrations.
Experience supporting Salesforce Experience Cloud (Communities) implementations.
Knowledge of Salesforce declarative functionality, including Flows, the security model, validation rules, and approval processes.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and sprint-based delivery models.
Strong understanding of software development best practices, source control, testing methodologies, and deployment processes.
Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD processes.
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification, or ability to obtain it within the first year of employment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a service-oriented, client-focused mindset and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

More extensive Salesforce development experience for senior-level opportunities.
Salesforce Platform Developer II certification.
Additional Salesforce certifications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Visualforce, and related technologies.
Develop and support Salesforce Experience Cloud (Communities) solutions for clients, partners, and colleagues.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable Salesforce solutions.
Configure and maintain declarative Salesforce functionality, including Flows, validation rules, approval processes, page layouts, permission sets, and custom objects.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Ensure solutions align with Salesforce best practices, security standards, governance processes, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, system issues, and performance concerns.
Conduct unit testing, support user acceptance testing, and maintain technical documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement integrations with internal and external systems.
Follow operational processes for Secure Code and Vulnerability Management, Change Management, Access Management, Incident Management, and Problem Management.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team effectiveness, code quality, delivery velocity, and colleague experience.
Stay current with Salesforce platform enhancements, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.