4435 Salesforce Application Developer with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW: We are seeking a Salesforce Application Developer to support a Salesforce-centered modernization and digital transformation program. This role will design, develop, and deploy scalable, user-centered applications that improve mission outcomes, automate business processes, and accelerate operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will operate within an AI-driven engineering environment, leveraging agentic development tools, AI-assisted coding, intelligent testing, and modern software delivery practices to rapidly build and modernize mission-critical Salesforce applications. This individual will be part of a high-performing development team responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and innovative Salesforce solutions using a combination of traditional engineering expertise and AI-enabled development capabilities. GENERAL DUTIES: Salesforce Application Development * Design, develop, deploy, and maintain Salesforce applications that support mission- critical business processes and modernization initiatives. * Build and maintain custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, Platform Events, APIs, and declarative platform capabilities. * Develop scalable workflow automation, business process improvements, and user-centered applications within Salesforce. * Develop reusable components, services, and automation frameworks that accelerate development and improve maintainability. * Troubleshoot, optimize, and continuously improve Salesforce applications, integrations, automations, and platform performance. Integrations & Platform Engineering * Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce, enterprise applications, data platforms, and external systems using APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures. * Develop dashboards, reports, analytics, and operational insights using Salesforce reporting and CRM Analytics capabilities. * Ensure solutions align with security, governance, accessibility, compliance, and platform best practices. AI-Enabled Development & Innovation * Utilize AI-assisted and agentic development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate repetitive engineering tasks, improve code quality, and increase developer productivity. * Partner with AI-enabled engineering agents to support code generation, testing, documentation, debugging, refactoring, and deployment activities. * Leverage modern AI development platforms and intelligent engineering workflows to accelerate feature delivery while maintaining security, compliance, and quality standards. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on AI-driven software engineering, automation, development acceleration, and engineering excellence. * Continuously identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and emerging Salesforce capabilities to improve mission outcomes and user experiences. Collaboration & Agile Delivery * Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, UX Designers, Scrum Masters, DevSecOps Engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality Salesforce solutions. * Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, peer reviews, testing, demonstrations, and continuous delivery.  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Must be local to the DMV area with the ability to support onsite requirements in Washington, DC. * Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification. * 3-5 years of experience developing Salesforce applications in enterprise environments, including demonstrated experience developing and deploying Salesforce solutions. * Strong hands-on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Salesforce Flows, Platform Events, APIs, and overall Salesforce platform customization. * Experience building and deploying enterprise Salesforce solutions using modern software engineering practices, including workflow automation, business process solutions, and user-focused application development. * Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems using APIs, middleware, and cloud-native patterns. * Experience supporting Agile software development teams and continuous delivery environments. * Experience working within AI-assisted development environments, leveraging tools such as coding assistants and automated testing platforms. * Understanding of Salesforce security, governance, and modern AI-driven software engineering practices. CLEARANCE: * Active Secret minimum clearance