Senior Software Engineer/Salesforce/Java/Chicago, IL LOCAL

Our client, a large enterprise organization, is looking to bring on a Senior Salesforce Engineering Consultant. This role sits at the center of their Salesforce ecosystem, focused on Service and Sales Cloud. *This role is hybrid 2x a week in Lake Forest, IL*
This is a chance to take real ownership of a mature Salesforce environment, shaping architecture and best practices rather than just executing tickets. Our client is looking for a builder who can move fluidly between hands-on development and technical leadership, mentoring other developers, guiding the team through high-pressure moments, and helping set the technical direction. You'll get exposure to the latest Salesforce Einstein/AI capabilities, meaningful autonomy in how you solve problems, and room to grow into a more senior technical leadership track.
Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of implementation experience spanning the full software development lifecycle
• Background in object-oriented languages such as Java or C#, plus front-end web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and a proven track record of Salesforce development
• Solid understanding of Salesforce data modeling, interface design, and testing best practices
• Familiarity with modern software design and integration patterns, including API development (SOAP, REST, or microservices)
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or Kanban development environments
• Understanding of CI/CD principles as applied to Salesforce code check-in through deployment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with external vendors and Salesforce partners
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching other developers

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience integrating Salesforce with AWS
• Familiarity with authentication protocols such as OAuth, OAuth 2.0, and JWT
• Exposure to microservices architecture

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• Salesforce Service Cloud & Sales Cloud
• Lightning Web Components, Apex, and Visual Force
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SOQL
• Salesforce Einstein/AI capabilities
• SalesforceDX and CI/CD deployment pipelines

Daily Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement enterprise-level Salesforce solutions across Service and Sales Cloud
• Partner with internal developers to evaluate, design, and deliver new business capabilities
• Integrate Salesforce with other cloud platforms and apply best practices in data modeling, interface design, and testing
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce deployments using SalesforceDX
• Guide the development and support team through critical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.