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Salesforce Application Developer

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McLean, VAJob$85–160K/yrPosted 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$85–160K/yr
Location
McLean, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Salesforce Developer CertificationPublic Trust clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Salesforce Application Developer works with technical and solutions architects and business analysts to translate business requirements into Salesforce solutions. The role develops, tests, documents, and maintains implementations, integrations, and data migrations using declarative and programmatic Salesforce resources. It also includes administration, troubleshooting, security and usage monitoring, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Salesforce DevelopmentSalesforce Data StructureVisualforceApex ProgrammingForce.com APIsWeb ServicesSalesforce AdministrationSalesforce ConfigurationProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationTechnical DocumentationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingDecision MakingAgileDevSecOpsSalesforce DX

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2+ Years Salesforce Development4+ Years ExperienceGovernment Security Clearance EligibilitySalesforce Developer Certification

Full job description

Overview

As aSteampunk Salesforce Developer , you will work with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into well‐architected solutions that bestleveragethe Salesforce platform. Develop, test, document andmaintainsolutions, integrations, and data migration elements of a Salesforce implementation using Salesforce declarative or programmatic development resources such as triggers, workflows, validations, approvals, Apex classes, Visualforce pages and Lightning components. Execute test plans to ensure quality delivery using test code and unit tests. Follow coding standards andparticipatein code reviews during projects to ensureappropriate designpatterns are followed.

Contributions

  • Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high quality business solutions on the SFDC platform based on industry best practices as well as business needs

  • Manage the process of implementing improvements and new functionality in SFDC application

  • Deliver support and solutions for break/fix issues

  • Communicate and collaborate with other technical resources and stakeholdersregardingstatus, technicalissuesand creative solutions

  • Perform Salesforce administration (create accounts / profiles, defining fields, updating layouts, reports, dashboards etc.) and development

  • Ability to support Salesforce.com configuration tasks such as field/page updates, workflows, automated approvals

  • Handlenumerousprojects/priorities using proven project management methodologies and sound development practices to ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions

  • Monitor Salesforce.com usage for compliance

  • Maintain security for Salesforce.com data

  • Interface with business analysts and technical staff andbe responsible fordelivering complete work products

  • Implement App Exchange platforms

  • Research integration issues and work closely with team members on operations and development staff

  • Research and development of new Salesforce.com prototypes and applications

  • Research and keep current on force.com technologies and communicate trends and future needs to leadership

  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of applications

  • Build client trust and respect,establishclient relationships, and develop rapport with client

  • Participate and engage in all team meetings

  • Document best practices and operational procedures

  • Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

  • 2+ years of experience with Salesforce development

  • 4+ years of experience

  • Functional knowledge of Salesforce.com data structure and understanding of how toleveragethe tool to meet complex process and reporting requirements

  • Must have proven knowledge and practical application of Visualforce, APEX programming, Force.com APIs, and Web Services

  • Eligible to obtain andmaintainand government security clearance ** **

  • Salesforce Developer certification(s)

** Preferred:**

  • Unique combination of being business-minded and highly analytical while also having a strong and deep technical background in Salesforce.com

  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and deliver results with aggressive timelines

  • Able and willing to work independently and in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, with minimal supervision

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communication skills, verbal and written to both technical and non-technical audiences that are in a geographically dispersed environment (conference calls, Skype, face-to-face)

  • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation and analysis

  • Take initiative to recommend process improvements anddemonstratecreative thinking

  • Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to grasp concepts quickly

  • Demonstrate sharp, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

  • Knowledge and experience with Agile andDevSecOpsmethodologies

  • Salesforce Developer certification is preferred

  • Experience delivering using Salesforce Developer Experience (SFDX)

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $160,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

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Job Location US-VA-McLean

Posted Date (11/1/2026 10:36 AM)

Job ID 6252

Clearance Requirement Public Trust

How this job compares

Set against the 332 open Salesforce Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–160K/yr
  • Virginia median$102–168K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$102–147K/yr242 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 4% below the Virginia median midpoint ($127K) — in the middle half of Salesforce Developer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 51 open Salesforce Developer jobs in Virginia and 332 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Salesforce Developer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (293 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 191 of the 332 open Salesforce Developer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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