Salesforce Platform Specialist

Salesforce Platform Specialist Responsibilities Serve as the day‑to‑day technical point of contact for the Salesforce delivery vendor, coordinating intake, clarifications, estimates, and delivery timelines for larger initiatives Translate business needs into well‑defined user stories/requirements and acceptance criteria; support backlog grooming and sprint planning for internal and vendor work Review vendor solution designs and deliverables for adherence to platform standards, security requirements, scalability, and maintainability; coordinate peer/SME reviews as needed Provide platform support across Development, QA/UAT, and Production, including defect triage, troubleshooting, and operational maintenance Deliver smaller enhancements and break‑fix work using configuration‑first approaches and code when needed Coordinate testing and releases across internal teams and the vendor, including deployment planning, UAT support, release communications, and post‑deployment validation Administer Salesforce user access, including user provisioning, role hierarchies, permission sets, and license management Support data integration workstreams with internal data teams and the delivery vendor; help define requirements, validate mappings, and coordinate cutovers Support integrations between Salesforce and enterprise data platforms, including API connectivity and monitoring Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate data synchronization failures, performance issues, and data integrity concerns Partner with business stakeholders and product owners to intake requests, clarify requirements, and prioritize work across maintenance, small enhancements, and vendor‑led initiatives Provide technical guidance during discovery and solutioning, including identifying configuration‑first options, risks, dependencies, and support impacts Support user acceptance testing (UAT) for internal and vendor‑delivered changes, ensuring acceptance criteria are met before promotion to production Communicate status, risks, and technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences, including vendor and internal stakeholders Proactively identify opportunities to reduce technical debt, improve platform reliability, and standardize patterns for vendor and internal delivery Use AI‑assisted tools to accelerate requirements drafting, solution options analysis, troubleshooting, test scenario generation, and technical documentation, while following data privacy and security guidelines Your Special Skills Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills Prerequisites for Success High School diploma required Three (3) years of Salesforce development and administration experience required; regulated or high compliance environments preferred Intermediate knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Flows, and SOQL Intermediate knowledge of practices to support enterprise data integrations involving Salesforce Core Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and data synchronization concepts Intermediate knowledge of Salesforce security, access controls, and environment deployments Proficiency with using AI‑assisted tools to improve the speed and quality of analysis, documentation, and delivery, while adhering to confidentiality and secure data‑handling practices Benefits Competitive salary Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Short and long‑term disability coverage 401(k) plan 3 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members Equal Opportunity Employer Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smile Doctors