Principal Salesforce Engineer

Vaco
$190,000.00 - $210,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
Apr 10, 2025
Position Overview Vaco is searching for ahands-on technical Salesforce Engineer who will beresponsible for setting high standards and ensuring exceptional quality across multiple teams. As an individual contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise and guidance on various initiatives. As thetechnical expert, you must be eager to explored new technologies and industry best practices, integrating them into the Salesforce ecosystem. This role is key in the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex solutions within the Salesforce platform. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute Salesforce strategies in alignment with technology roadmaps, working closely with product management. Define and shape the long-term technical direction for the Salesforce platform, focusing on future enhancements and capabilities. Serve as a thought leader, offering expertise on Salesforce challenges, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Drive the adoption of best practices, platform strategies, and key technical decisions based on years of experience with enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations. Design and present a comprehensive, organization-wide technical roadmap that aligns with business goals and internal technology plans. Take responsibility for the design and architecture of technical products, ensuring scalability and quality. Act as a bridge between internal technology teams and product stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration. Share knowledge and collaborate with technology partners, engineering, and product teams to influence technical decisions and improve approaches. Build relationships across functions to drive positive change and inspire strategic, successful transformations within the organization. Help maintain the company's focus on risk management and safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of data and systems. Note: This job description is intended to outline the key duties of the role, but is not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. At least 15 years of hands-on experience with Salesforce, including proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, SOSL, REST/SOAP APIs, integration tools, and data migration. Minimum of two Salesforce certifications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a critical and logical approach to technical challenges. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Thorough knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, including Agile, Scrum, LEAN, and DevOps. Practical experience with test automation across various levels (unit, component, integration, and functional tests). Successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.