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Salesforce LWC Developer

Cognizant

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Compensation
$58–80K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Salesforce LWC Developer designs, develops, customizes, and maintains scalable Salesforce solutions. The role translates business and functional requirements into secure technical solutions and collaborates with business analysts, architects, administrators, and integration teams. It includes Salesforce development, integrations, testing, deployment, and production support. This is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States; visa transfer or sponsorship is not available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Salesforce, requiredApex, requiredLightning Web Components, requiredVisualforce, requiredSalesforce Flows, requiredSalesforce Configuration, requiredSOQL/SOSL, requiredAsynchronous Apex, requiredLightning Components, requiredREST APIs, requiredSOAP APIs, requiredBulk APIs, requiredSalesforce APIs, requiredSalesforce Security, requiredProfiles, requiredPermission Sets, requiredSharing Rules, requiredRole Hierarchy, requiredCRUD/FLS, requiredData Access Controls, requiredScalability, requiredGovernor Limits, requiredBulkification, requiredPerformance Optimization, requiredMaintainability, requiredPlatform Events, nice to haveQueueable Apex, nice to haveBatch Apex, nice to haveSchedulable Apex, nice to haveData Migration, nice to haveLarge-Volume Data Processing, nice to haveSalesforce DX, nice to haveGit, nice to haveCI/CD, nice to haveCode Reviews, nice to haveTesting, nice to haveTroubleshooting, nice to haveDefect Resolution, nice to haveDeployment, nice to haveProduction Support, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

As a Salesforce LWC Developer , you will make an impact by designing, developing, customizing, and maintaining scalable solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will collaborate with business analysts, architects, administrators, and integration teams to translate business and functional requirements into secure, maintainable technical solutions.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, customize, and maintain scalable Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Flows, and configuration .

  • Translate business and functional requirements into secure and maintainable Salesforce technical solutions, following best practices for security, scalability, governor limits, bulkification, performance, and maintainability .

  • Develop Apex classes, triggers, SOQL/SOSL queries, asynchronous Apex, and reusable Lightning components , including event-driven solutions using Platform Events, Queueable, Batch, and Schedulable Apex.

  • Build integrations between Salesforce and enterprise or external applications using REST, SOAP, Bulk, and Salesforce APIs , and support data migration and large-volume data processing.

  • Participate in code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution, deployment, and production support , while managing development and deployments using Salesforce DX, Git-based source control, CI/CD practices, and Agile/Scrum delivery methods.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

  • Hands-on experience developing Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Flows, and Salesforce configuration .

  • Experience with Apex classes, triggers, SOQL/SOSL queries, asynchronous Apex, and reusable Lightning components .

  • Experience developing Salesforce integrations using REST, SOAP, Bulk, and Salesforce APIs .

  • Knowledge of Salesforce security, including profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, role hierarchy, CRUD/FLS, and data access controls .

  • Experience designing solutions according to Salesforce best practices for security, scalability, governor limits, bulkification, performance, and maintainability .

These will help you stand out

  • Experience developing event-driven and asynchronous Salesforce solutions using Platform Events, Queueable, Batch, and Schedulable Apex .

  • Experience supporting data migration and large-volume data processing using Salesforce tools and APIs.

  • Experience with Salesforce DX, Git-based source control, and CI/CD practices .

  • Experience with code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution, deployment, and production support .

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams and collaborating with business analysts, architects, administrators, and integration teams.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Applications will be accepted until 11/30/2026

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $58,000pa - $80,000pa depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) plan and contributions

  • Long-term/Short-term Disability

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 337 open Salesforce Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–80K/yr
  • US median$102–150K/yr249 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 46% below the US median midpoint ($127K) — in the lowest quarter of Salesforce Developer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 337 open Salesforce Developer jobs across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Salesforce Developer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 6 years (304 postings).
Education
186 of the 337 open Salesforce Developer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Software Engineer jobs

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