Senior Salesforce Developer, Architect

Leidos

Senior Salesforce Developer Architect responsible for the design, development, and optimization of Salesforce solutions. Leading technical efforts and collaborating with diverse teams at Leidos in a fully remote role.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeGaithersburg • District of Columbia, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptSOAPVisualforce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives
Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance for Salesforce implementations, enhancements, and integrations
Evaluate business requirements and translate them into technical solutions utilizing Salesforce platform capabilities and industry best practices
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on Salesforce capabilities, limitations, and strategic roadmap opportunities
Mentor and guide developers, administrators, and project teams on Salesforce development standards and architecture best practices
Perform hands-on development using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs
Configure and maintain Salesforce objects, fields, page layouts, flows, validation rules, security models, and automation processes
Design and implement custom applications and reusable components within the Salesforce ecosystem
Develop robust testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and deployment validation activities
Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms, and event-driven architectures
Lead complex data migration, transformation, and synchronization initiatives
Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance across Salesforce environments
Optimize platform performance and scalability through effective data architecture and solution design
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout project delivery
Conduct peer code reviews and enforce development standards, CI/CD processes, and DevOps best practices
Support production deployments, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, OR in a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
8+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing Salesforce solutions in enterprise environments
8+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex Salesforce projects and technical teams
Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, security model, data model, and platform best practices
Extensive experience with: Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, Salesforce APIs, Platform Events, Salesforce Flow, Lightning App Builder, Experience Cloud
Strong knowledge of Salesforce integration patterns and enterprise architecture
Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and modern web application development frameworks
Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance, US Citizen
Required Salesforce Certifications (1 or more): Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II
Experience supporting federal government programs and regulated environments
Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST, and government security compliance requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

ApexLightning Web ComponentsVisualforceSOQLSOSLSalesforce APIsJavaScriptHTML5CSSSalesforce Flow

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsmentoringleadershipcollaborationtechnical guidancestakeholder managementroot cause analysistroubleshooting

Certifications

Salesforce Certified AdministratorSalesforce Certified Platform App BuilderSalesforce Certified Platform Developer ISalesforce Certified Platform Developer II