Salesforce Developer - Business Applications - Chicagoland Region

Salesforce Developer - Business Applications - Chicagoland RegionSalary Range $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift DayDescriptionBuild the Future of Wealth Management Technology If you've spent the last few years developing in Salesforce and are ready to move beyond endless ticket queues, repetitive development work, and disconnected projects, keep reading. At Savant, we're looking for a Salesforce Developer who wants to do more than write code. We're looking for someone who enjoys understanding business problems, partnering with stakeholders, and building solutions that have a visible impact across an organization. This isn't a role where you'll spend months maintaining a single application or making minor updates to the same workflows over and over again. You'll help shape the future of our Salesforce ecosystem, work directly with business leaders, and tackle a wide variety of initiatives that support a growing national wealth management firm. The role is heavily focused on Salesforce development, with opportunities to influence automation, business processes, integrations, and platform strategy.What makes this opportunity different?Direct partnership with business stakeholders, not simply taking orders from a queueSignificant ownership and autonomyA blend of Apex development, Salesforce Flows, automation, and solution designThe ability to influence requirements before development beginsExposure to a wide variety of business challenges rather than a narrow development laneOpportunity to help reduce reliance on outside consultants and build long-term internal expertiseWhat You'll Be Doing As a Salesforce Developer, you'll be responsible for designing, building, enhancing, and supporting Salesforce solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience across the organization. Key responsibilities include:Developing custom Salesforce solutions using Apex and related technologiesBuilding and enhancing Salesforce Flows and low-code/no-code automation solutionsPartnering directly with business stakeholders to understand challenges and define requirementsTranslating business needs into scalable technical solutionsCreating technical specifications and development documentationSupporting Financial Services Cloud enhancements and related platform initiativesExpanding solutions currently being implemented through consulting partnershipsContributing to a growing portfolio of Salesforce projects across multiple departmentsHelping prioritize and deliver high-value initiatives from a large development backlogCollaborating with developers, engineers, administrators, and business teams to drive successful outcomesWho Thrives Here?The strongest candidates won't just be Salesforce developers.They're consultants, problem solvers, and communicators.They enjoy conversations with business users. They ask questions. They challenge assumptions. They seek to understand the "why" behind a request before jumping into code.If your favorite part of development is understanding a business problem and creating a solution that makes someone's job easier, you'll likely find this role rewarding.A Few Things to Know About This OpportunityLocation Flexibility: Remote-friendly position with a preference for candidates located in the Midwest or Chicago region for occasional in-person collaboration. Initially up front, you can expect a more hybrid work environment with approximately one day per week in the office for collaboration and team engagement.Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a distributed team while staying connected through regular collaboration with business and technology partners.Typical Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with occasional evening or weekend support during deployments or critical releases.High-Impact Work: You'll help tackle a growing backlog of Salesforce initiatives, partnering directly with stakeholders to deliver solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.Growth & Ownership: This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from requirements gathering through deployment while building toward future leadership or senior-level Salesforce development opportunities.QualificationsWhat We're Looking For Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related field or equivalent work experience, training, and related professional certifications.Hands-on Salesforce development experienceStrong Apex development skillsExperience building custom Salesforce solutionsExperience gathering requirements and working directly with stakeholdersAbility to work independently and own projects from discovery through deploymentStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to translate technical concepts into business-friendly languageHighly PreferredSalesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) experienceExperience supporting Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) organizationsWealth management, financial services, banking, or fintech industry experienceSalesforce certificationsExperience leveraging Salesforce Flows and automation toolsExperience documenting requirements and solution designsWe Would Love To SeeExperience supporting advisors, operations teams, client service teams, or financial planning organizationsUnderstanding of households, relationships, financial accounts, client onboarding workflows, and other Financial Services Cloud conceptsExperience working within a regulated financial environmentWhat Sets Savant ApartCollaborative, integrated model across advisory, tax, and planning—no silosGrowth-oriented firm, offering meaningful opportunities for career development and long-term impactValues-driven culture, grounded in excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadershipMajority employee-owned, giving our team a shared stake in our long-term successOur Total Rewards At Savant, we invest in our people—supporting both their well-being and long-term growth. We take a market-based approach to compensation. The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation is determined on an individual basis and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and market conditions. This role may also be eligible for additional incentive compensation based on responsibilities and performance. Core Benefits (Effective Day One):Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan optionsHealth Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverageFinancial & Long-Term Rewards:401(k) with company match (Roth and Traditional options)Team-based incentive opportunities and recognition programTime Away & Flexibility:Generous paid time off, plus at least 10 paid holidaysAnnual "Savantiversary" daySummer Hours (shorter work weeks during the summer)Parental leave, personal leave, and other life-event supportWell-Being & Everyday Perks:Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness reimbursements (e.g., gym memberships)Flexible "Dress for Your Day" approachWe're happy to share more details about our benefits and total rewards during the hiring process. Take your career to new heights, apply today! All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered. Savant Capital LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer