Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We enable everyone to safely use any technology anywhere, on any device or application. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds provide secure, flexible access, authentication, and automation, transforming how people navigate the digital world and placing Identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we are committed to celebrating a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are looking for lifelong learners and individuals whose unique experiences will make our organization better. The Technology Data and Intelligence (TDI) team at Okta is focused on boosting internal efficiency through the implementation of secure, scalable, and innovative systems.
About the Role
We are seeking an independent Senior Salesforce Engineer who effectively balances technical excellence with a disciplined approach to the software development lifecycle. In this role, you will serve as a guardian of our codebase through implementation, rigorous peer reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive deployment support, ensuring the architectural integrity of our environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Implementation: Lead the translation of user stories into robust, scalable technical designs. Responsible for the end-to-end execution of features, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Solution Design and Architecture: Architect and design secure, scalable solutions by translating complex business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs that leverage the Salesforce platform, particularly within the Sales and CPQ domains.
- Quality Assurance and Testing: Ensure 100% unit test coverage for all new logic. Build and maintain an automated test regression suite to minimize manual overhead and proactively identify regressions.
- Code and Peer Mentorship: Conduct thorough Pull Request (PR) reviews, providing constructive feedback to junior and mid-level developers to maintain code quality and consistency.
- Deployment and Release Support: Manage the deployment cycle, including documenting all changes, securing necessary Jira approvals, resolving environment-specific test issues, and performing final validation in Production.
- Global Collaboration & Ownership: Demonstrated strong ownership and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional, global teams and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Salesforce Development Expertise (5+ years): Proven proficiency in Salesforce development, including Apex, Process/Flow Automations, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
- Software Development Acumen (3+ years): Strong background in general software engineering principles, with significant experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Domain Specific Knowledge: In-depth knowledge and practical experience within Sales Cloud and Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) domains are essential.
- Advanced AI Agent Frameworks & Data Processing: Expertise in modern AI agent or agentforce frameworks, orchestration techniques, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and advanced vector search methodologies.
- CI/CD Pipeline Proficiency: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, specifically utilizing Jenkins and Salesforce DX (SFDX) for efficient development and release.
- Secure Salesforce Solution Development: Deep understanding and practical application of Salesforce security features, adherence to data privacy regulations, and implementation of best practices for secure solution development.
- Communication, & Problem-Solving: Possesses excellent communication and robust problem-solving abilities. Capable of independently driving technical direction, mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and effectively managing all project aspects.
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Credit)
- Salesforce certifications, such as Platform Developer I/II, CPQ Administrator, Application Architect, or Technical Architect.
- Experience designing or implementing advanced Salesforce DevOps practices.
- Previous work in a high-growth, SaaS, fast-paced technology company.
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