Sr. Salesforce Developer

Cogent People Inc•Columbia, MD

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Sr. Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and implement complex Salesforce solutions supporting CMS workflows and business rules. This role is responsible for building scalable Salesforce capabilities, ensuring high-quality code delivery, and supporting secure, reliable enhancements within Agile delivery cycles. The ideal candidate will bring deep Salesforce development experience along with strong knowledge of integrations, CI/CD practices, and regulated enterprise environments. This position may be contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience in Salesforce development and implementation.
Demonstrated experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, Platform Events, and Salesforce integrations.
Strong understanding of REST and/or SOAP APIs and service-oriented architecture principles.
Experience supporting enterprise, federal, or regulated environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid EAD holder.
Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years.
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., [insert certifications])
Experience with [specific tools, platforms, or environments]
Prior experience supporting [federal agencies, industries, or domains]
Familiarity with [frameworks, standards, or methodologies]
Additional experience in [nice-to-have skills]

Responsibilities

Design and implement complex Salesforce solutions supporting CMS workflows and business rules.
Develop and maintain custom functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, and Platform Events.
Configure and enhance Salesforce capabilities to support business and technical requirements.
Develop and support Salesforce integrations with internal and external systems using REST and/or SOAP APIs.
Support scalable and secure delivery of Salesforce enhancements within Agile sprint cycles.
Contribute to solution delivery activities while ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability of Salesforce solutions.
Support adherence to CI/CD and DevSecOps practices within Salesforce environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support successful solution delivery and implementation.