Senior Salesforce Developer, Federal Health-CMS

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Commence, we’re the start of a new age of data-centric transformation, elevating health outcomes and powering better, more efficient process to program and patient health. We combine quality data-driven solutions that fuel answers, technology that advances performance, and clinical expertise that builds trust to create a more efficient path to quality care. 

With human-centered, healthcare-relevant, and value-based solutions, we create new possibilities with data. We provide proof beyond the concept and performance beyond the scope with a focus on efficiencies that transform the lives of those we serve. With a culture driven by purpose, straightforward communication and clinical domain expertise, Commence cuts straight to better care.

The Senior Salesforce Developer will lead development and technical implementation of the Salesforce platform supporting a CMS case management program, migrating case management functionality from a legacy Pega system to Salesforce. This role builds within the target-state architecture, collaborates closely with the Data team on model and integration design, and guides junior developers on implementation standards.  

• Lead development of Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning components, and Flow to replicate and improve upon legacy Pega case-management workflows
• Design and execute migration strategy for moving case data, business rules, and workflow logic from Pega to Salesforce with minimal fidelity loss
• Build custom applications and enhancements focused on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Establish and enforce development standards: code quality, testing, deployment practices
• Recommend Salesforce-specific architecture patterns, tools, and integration strategies for Chief Architect review and approval
• Design multi-system integrations between Salesforce and other platforms, particularly AWS, coordinating with the Data Solutions Architect on data flow and governance
• Submit technical design decisions through the program's ADR process
• Implement integrations between Salesforce and other cloud services, ensuring secure and compliant data exchange
• Partner with the Data Solutions Architect on data migration, integration, and cleansing strategy to maintain platform integrity
• Ensure all data handling aligns with CMS ARS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST requirements
• Mentor junior developers and foster development best practices
• Translate CMS business needs, via the Senior Business Analyst, into technical Salesforce solutions
• Lead technical discussions and resolve complex implementation issues within platform scope
• Identify improvements in development process and tooling
• Stay current on Salesforce Government Cloud / Health Cloud advancements relevant to federal case-management use cases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience
• Direct experience with legacy case-management platform migrations
• 3+ years supporting federal contracts, CMS experience strongly preferred
• Deep proficiency in Apex, Lightning components, Flow, and advanced Salesforce configuration
• Experience with Salesforce data management, including large-scale migrations, integrations, and cleansing
• Experience integrating Salesforce with cloud platforms (particularly AWS) using REST APIs and middleware
• Experience working within an architecture governance structure (ADRs, architecture review boards) rather than independent greenfield design
• Strong communication skills, with ability to translate business requirements into Salesforce implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Developer / Architect certifications
• Salesforce Government Cloud or Health Cloud experience
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for Salesforce — CI/CD pipelines, automated testing
• Direct BFCC-QIO or Medicare case-management domain exposure

*Commence' headquarters are in Virginia Beach, VA, however we are open to remote candidates in the following states:   AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, DC, WI, and WV*  

Work Environment/Physical Demands  

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This is a remote position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch. 

Commence is an equal employment opportunity for employer. All personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   

Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com .  

Please note that unless you are requesting an accommodation, all applications must be submitted through our online application system.