Salesforce Engineer

Salesforce Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Remote, USA only) | Reports To: Managing Engineer | Contract Overview Our client is seeking a hands-on Salesforce Engineer to independently design, build, test, deploy and support solutions across Salesforce and connected systems for its customer service digital product team. This contract provides engineering coverage during a team member's leave and supports customer support modernization and AI-enabled service initiatives. Core hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Because of strict privacy and compliance requirements involving personally identifiable information, contractors must reside and perform all work within the United States. Responsibilities

Own work from requirements and acceptance criteria through development, testing, deployment and post-release validation. Build and enhance Lightning Web Components, Lightning record pages (FlexiPages), page layouts and Salesforce Flows. Develop and maintain Apex classes and triggers for customer service workflows. Support integrations between Salesforce and internal or external systems; investigate and resolve issues with integration owners. Deliver reusable, maintainable, testable solutions that follow architecture, security and coding standards. Write automated tests and define user acceptance scenarios using test-driven development. Manage changes with GitHub branches, pull requests and code reviews; deploy releases through Gearset. Diagnose defects, resolve production issues and verify business outcomes. Participate in agile ceremonies; clarify requirements, estimate work and communicate progress. Document changes and provide clear handoffs.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience, with hands-on Salesforce development and delivery in production. Proficiency with LWC, Apex classes and triggers, Salesforce Flow and Lightning page configuration. Strong understanding of Salesforce data modeling, object relationships, permissions, field-level security and record sharing. Bulk-safe Apex within governor limits, with meaningful automated tests. Experience investigating integration failures and working with Salesforce APIs and authentication. Git-based development, pull requests, code reviews and controlled deployments. Ability to choose between declarative and programmatic approaches. Experience turning business requirements into acceptance criteria and verified functionality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Gearset (deployment management and CI/CD), VS Code, Salesforce CLI and GitHub Copilot. End-to-end accountability, independent execution and a results-driven mindset. Clear communication with nontechnical stakeholders, proactive teamwork, transparent delivery (raising blockers and risks early) and adaptability.

Pay rate: $80/hr. This is a 3-month contract position, remote, based out of Chicago, IL (must reside and work in the US).