Software Engineer III

Software Engineer - Salesforce Cloud III (Remote)

We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Experience Cloud Engineer to join our team and drive the development of exceptional digital experiences for our customers, partners, and employees. This role requires deep expertise across the complete community and portal development lifecycle, from initial UX design through configuration and custom development.

Key Responsibilities

Experience Cloud Development & Architecture

• Design, build, and maintain Salesforce Experience Cloud sites including Customer Communities, Partner Communities, and Employee portals
• Architect scalable solutions that leverage Experience Cloud's native capabilities while integrating custom components when needed
• Implement complex business logic through Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Flow automation
• Configure Experience Builder templates, themes, and branding to deliver compelling user experiences

Full-Lifecycle Development

• Lead UX design initiatives, creating wireframes, mockups, and user journey maps that align with business objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Execute end-to-end development including front-end customization, backend integration, and data modeling
• Manage deployment processes across development, testing, and production environments

Technical Implementation

• Develop custom Lightning Web Components and Aura Components for enhanced portal functionality
• Integrate Experience Cloud with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and third-party applications
• Implement security models including sharing rules, permission sets, and custom authentication flows
• Optimize site performance through caching strategies, lazy loading, and efficient data retrieval patterns

Quality Assurance & Maintenance

• Conduct thorough testing including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing
• Monitor site performance and user analytics to identify optimization opportunities
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while maintaining high availability standards
• Document technical specifications, configuration changes, and best practices

Required Qualifications

Salesforce Expertise

• 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience with at least 2 years focused on Experience Cloud
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification preferred
• Platform Developer II and Experience Cloud Consultant certifications preferred
• Expert-level knowledge of Lightning Platform, including Lightning Web Components, Apex, SOQL, and Salesforce APIs

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security model, data architecture, and integration patterns
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git, and deployment tools like SFDX or Copado

Design & UX Capabilities

• Demonstrated experience in UX/UI design with ability to create user-centered designs
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of accessibility standards and mobile-first design principles
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce Industries solutions or other Salesforce clouds
• Knowledge of marketing automation platforms and CRM integrat