Senior Salesforce Platform Engineer with Mobile Integration Experience

Qualifications:

Education and Core Skills Bachelors or Masters in a competent Computer/Software field

Certifications:

Salesforce Platform Developer II
Salesforce App BuilderTrailhead badges for Apex integration, Platform Events, or Mobile SDK can be cited as supporting proof of expertise

Job Summary:

This Senior Salesforce Platform Engineer should have at least 7-10 years of experience integrating Salesforce CRM systems into enterprise-grade mobile applications. In addition to Salesforce development expertise, the candidate must have strong iOS development experience to support and enhance our mobile application that captures field data and synchronizes it with our Salesforce instance. The candidate should be comfortable working with native iOS technologies, integrating mobile apps with backend services, and ensuring reliable data flow between the app and Salesforce (via REST APIs, Mobile SDK, or middleware).

Required skills:

• Apex, SOQL/SOSL, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Salesforce Flow (automation), Platform Events/Change Data Capture (real-time), REST/SOAP APIs/MuleSoft, Einstein AI (predictive/gen AI), Mobile Sync, Mobile Publisher/Experience Cloud/Heroku, DevOps/CI-CD (GitHub Actions), Code Builder, Dynamic Forms/Process Builder, Swift/Objective-C, Xcode, UIKit/SwiftUI, Core Data/SQLite, REST/JSON/OAuth 2.0, MVC/MVVM/VIPER, Agile/mentoring.
• SwiftUI, UIKit and SwiftUI (UI frameworks), offline data handling with Salesforce SmartStore and Mobile Sync, RESTful API integration with JSON parsing and OAuth 2.0 authentication following Salesforce protocols, mobile app architecture patterns including MVC, MVVM, and VIPER, Mobile Device Management (MDM).

Key Responsibilities:

Salesforce Development & Integration (Primary Focus)

• Collaborate with Salesforce developers and administrators to define API requirements, troubleshoot integration issues, optimize performance, ensure data integrity, and manage security models including SAML/SSO, profiles, permission sets, and sharing rules.
• Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, automate workflows with Flow Builder and Process Builder, and maintain data integrity across platforms via SOQL/SOSL queries and validation rules.
• Develop custom Salesforce applications using Apex classes and triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, and integrate with third-party apps while adhering to best practices like code documentation and test class coverage.
• Review code for quality, security vulnerabilities, and adherence to governor limits; lead complex projects; provide technical leadership on Salesforce architecture, data modeling with custom objects, and schema design.
• Connect iOS apps to Salesforce using Salesforce Mobile SDK, REST/SOAP APIs, and implement secure OAuth 2.0 authentication, session management, offline data caching, data synchronization, and robust error handling for Salesforce-connected users.
• Fetch, update, and synchronize Salesforce records from mobile devices, with expertise in API endpoints, data mappings, real-time/batch integrations, ETL processes, and middleware like MuleSoft or Dell Boomi.
• Create and manage custom objects, workflows, approval processes, reports, and dashboards to support business needs while ensuring scalability and compliance with Salesforce release updates.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging; utilize version control with Git/SFDX and CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments and release management.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and stay current with Salesforce features like Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud to recommend optimizations.
• Analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.

iOS Development & Integration (Secondary Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Xcode, and modern Apple frameworks, including experience with Core Data, Combine, Swift Concurrency, GCD, Auto Layout, and performance tuning with Instruments.
• Build modular, scalable, and testable architectures (MVC, MVVM, VIPER) with strong unit testing, memory management, and Git version control practices.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, handle JSON data, and ensure robust error handling, offline storage, threading, low memory footprint, battery efficiency, and full app lifecycle management from testing to App Store deployment.
• Implement advanced UI/UX with attention to Apple Human Interface Guidelines, code reviews, pair programming, and cross-functional agile collaboration.
• Work with Core Data, Combine, Swift Concurrency, push notifications, and optimize performance while mentoring juniors on iOS best practices and emerging trends.
• Conduct automated testing, debug errors, perform routine software tests, and maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and engineering teams to drive innovative features, champion iOS innovations, and introduce design patterns for better code.
• Analyze and optimize applications, run automated testing suites, and support troubleshooting, bug fixes, and continuous improvements.

Training and Mentoring

• Mentor and train internal team members on iOS development best practices, Salesforce integration techniques, and mobile application standards to build in-house expertise.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities focused on strengthening team capabilities in Salesforce-connected iOS applications.