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Principal Salesforce Engineer

NiSource
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2025
💰 $194,300/yr($129,500/yr$194,300/yr)

About the role

Principal Salesforce Engineer

Full Time Perm

Way of Work: Hybrid

Salary: $129,500 - $194,300 plus 10% annual bonus

Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN

Relocation Assistance to Columbus Provided

The Principal Salesforce Engineer in the NiSource IT department is a leadership role responsible for driving the delivery and continuous improvement of technical solutions that support key work asset management platforms This role involves hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the charge in ensuring that our technical solutions align with strategic business goals and drive innovation within the organization.

The Principal Salesforce Engineer at NiSource IT department is a leadership role focused on driving the delivery and continuous improvement of technical solutions for Salesforce platforms. This position involves hands-on development, technical guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions. The Principal Salesforce Engineer leads large transformation programs, aligns technical solutions with strategic business goals, and stays updated with industry trends to drive innovation within the organization. As a Principal Engineer you will lead a team of up to 30 members across multiple workstreams, ensuring efficient, and effective project execution.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise and guidance in the design and development of solutions for Salesforce platforms

  • Solution Development: Design, develop, and implement software solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of these platforms

  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions

  • Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews and ensure that solutions meet quality standards and best practices

  • Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, providing support and maintenance for existing systems

  • Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement in platform solutions

Technical responsibilities: Salesforce

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

  • 10+ years of experience in Salesforce development and implementation including Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, and custom development using Apex, Lightning, and Visualforce

  • 3+ years of experience utilizing Apex source code

  • Experience as a technical lead, leading large transformation programs, and aligning technical solutions with strategic business goals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

  • Professional certifications in relevant IT areas (e.g., Salesforce)

  • Experience in a similar industry or sector

  • Experience using Youreka Forms

  • Experience using Copado DevOps platform

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

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As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

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