Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior Salesforce Developer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and enhance Salesforce solutions supporting critical business operations within the Insurance domain. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Salesforce development, integrations, and Lightning technologies while collaborating closely with business and technical teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce platform capabilities.
- Build and support business solutions leveraging Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.
- Design and develop integrations with third-party systems utilizing REST, SOAP, and Web Service APIs.
- Collaborate with functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile delivery activities.
- Ensure adherence to Salesforce development best practices, coding standards, and platform governance.
- Provide effort estimates for development, testing, and implementation activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 6+ years of Salesforce development experience with hands-on expertise in Apex and Lightning.
- 6+ years of experience implementing Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud solutions.
- 3+ years of experience integrating Salesforce with external applications using REST and SOAP APIs.
- Minimum 1 year of experience supporting Insurance industry clients.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce configuration versus custom development design decisions.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with onshore, offshore, and cross-functional teams.
- Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required.
Nice to Have
- Salesforce Administrator certification.
- Salesforce Integration Architect certification.
- Experience with enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
We Offer
The annual salary for this position is between $95,000 and $110,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
This role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program based on performance, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
About the Company
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.