Salesforce Platform Engineer

*Description*
Salesforce Platform Engineer (Contract) - High Level
As we continue to grow and add top talent to the IT family, we are looking to add an experienced Salesforce Platform Engineer to our team. The team you work with manages an implementation for our Global Investment Banking group with 600+ users.
Our Salesforce professionals are dedicated to working together to support our expanding Salesforce implementation in a highly collaborative environment. Join us to design, build, continuously improve and maintain Salesforce solutions that solve real business problems. You'll combine declarative configuration with programmatic development and apply Salesforce best practices to build, configure, automate, integrate and optimize Salesforce solutions to ensure users can maximize the platform's value. Join an inclusive Salesforce team-engineers, developers, architects, analysts, and change leaders-who learn from each other, share ownership, and raise the bar together.
Position Responsibilities:
* Turn business requirements into functional Salesforce solutions using the appropriate declarative or programmatic tools based on a strong understanding of trade-offs between declarative and programmatic solutions and a declarative-first approach
* Design, develop, test, document, and deploy Salesforce features with quality and reliability in adherence to the Salesforce Well-Architected framework. Mapping Salesforce features to the problem we are solving and the associated business processes
* Clarify MVP and scope, consider platform first options (including AppExchange), and compare alternatives before committing to code
* Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and peers to help translate business needs into working solutions by engaging in discovery and gathering requirements
* Assist in effort estimation and applying Salesforce capabilities to business requirements. Clearly communicate trade-offs, risks, decision criteria to assist others in understanding the impact of changes to the Salesforce system
* Collaborate closely with teammates and stakeholders, using agile feedback loops to refine decisions
* Define and communicate a clear course of action, prioritize effectively, and summarize complex issues in simple terms for different audiences
* Stay focused on the most important, prioritized work; communicate competing priorities; and give useful status updates with remaining work estimates
* Manage user access and security, maintain data quality and integrity, automate business processes, create custom reports and dashboards
* Manage installed managed packages and AppExchange solutions, including opening, managing and resolving application issues with external application vendors
* Write/Maintain Apex classes, triggers, batch jobs, when necessary
* Build Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura components, when necessary
* Work with VisualForce and JavaScript, when necessary
* Develop and manage Salesforce integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, External Services)
* Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce deployments (Salesforce DX) and coordinate the rollout of enhancements to the production environment, including coordination with other IT areas and business stakeholders
* We design with empathy and evidence, delivering intuitive, accessible solutions that fit real workflows and drive measurable adoption and outcomes that reflect a positive user experience
* Experiment as a team, prototype and learn fast, and scale what works-celebrating collaboration and continuous improvement over perfection
* Maintain org configuration, sandbox refreshes, and manage metadata
* Partner with architects and data teams to enforce platform best practices and coding standards
* Integrate third-party applications
* Create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, installation and configuration procedures, troubleshooting guidelines, and operational procedures
* Support new releases and bug fixes as they relate to the management of the platform
* Investigate and resolve failing processes, apps, and integrations by performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes
* Take ownership for the health of the platform by looking beyond the current work to spot platform opportunities with long term benefits
* Provide technical support assistance to diagnose and resolve issues and troubleshoot complex 'how to' questions
* Supply level one support technicians with documentation and procedures for resolving common or recurring issues
* Keep up to date on Salesforce releases (patches, upgrades, etc.), news and industry information
* Participate in the Salesforce Success Community, local user group and other community events to help further your skills
* Share ideas and collaborate with other Salesforce professionals in the Trailblazer group
Technical Profile:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience and Salesforce certifications will also be considered
* 7-10 years experience in development, declarative configuration and administration experience working with Salesforce products (Sales Cloud required)
* Suggested certifications: Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer
* Comfortable working with developers to read and understand Apex, Visualforce, JavaScript, Lightning Web Components, SOQL and is required
* Ability to develop and maintain Apex classes, Visualforce pages, Lightning Web Components, and JavaScript within the Salesforce platform is a plus
* Knowledge of Microsoft development tools is a plus but not required (Object-Oriented design, C#, MVC, ASP.NET, Web API)
* Experience with Git, version control, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Salesforce DX)
* Working knowledge of integrations (middleware, REST APIs, or ETL tools)
* Collaborating with IT / Developers for other systems to integrate across the business
* Diverse Salesforce product knowledge and proven technical expertise. Experience with Sales Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Marketing Cloud, MuleSoft are preferred
* Strong understanding of trade-offs between declarative and programmatic solutions
* Strong understanding of Salesforce data model and object relationships. Data management, data administration, and data modeling experience is a plus
* Strong communication skills with a great team player mentality
* Agile Methodology experience highly preferred (Kanban, User Stories, Sizing, Retro, etc.)
* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
* Understanding of change management methodologies is a plus
* Focused and driven with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
*Skills*
sales cloud, declarative, apex, lwc, visualforce, javascript, SOQL, Rest, SOAP, APIS, Salesforce DX, GIT, Data model, salesforce certifications, admin, app builder, platform developer, financial services cloud, marketing cloud, mulesoft, C#, AppExchange
*Top Skills Details*
sales cloud,declarative,apex,lwc,visualforce,javascript,SOQL,Rest,SOAP,APIS,Salesforce DX,GIT,Data model
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Salesforce certifications (Admin, App Builder, Platform Developer)
- Experience with Financial Services Cloud, Marketing Cloud, MuleSoft
- Microsoft development exp (C#, .NET, Web API)
- AppExchange and managed package experience
- Data modeling and advanced data management experience
- Change management and release coordination experience
- Participation in Salesforce community (Trailblazer, user groups)
*Experience Level*
Intermediate Level
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision


* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


* Short and long-term disability


* Health Spending Account (HSA)


* Transportation benefits


* Employee Assistance Program


* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.