Senior Principal Application Developer, Salesforce
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Qualys. Foster City · full-time · $175,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape architecture for complex Salesforce work across Sales, Service, CPQ/Revenue and Experience Clouds
- Build with Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL/SOSL and Flows, while resolving the toughest technical issues
- Connect Salesforce to ERP, billing, marketing and data platforms through APIs, events and middleware
- Set engineering standards, review code, improve org health and reduce technical debt
- Turn stakeholder needs into designs and estimates, guide developers, and support Agile delivery
What you bring
- Around twelve to sixteen years in software development, including at least eight years building on Salesforce
- Expertise across Apex, Lightning Web Components, Aura, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL and asynchronous Apex
- A computer science, engineering or related degree, or equivalent experience
- Hands-on knowledge of Salesforce automation, data and security models, integrations, and CI/CD practices
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior technical lead role that combines hands-on Salesforce development, architecture, mentoring and delivery ownership. The position is based at the U.S. headquarters in Foster City, with in-office attendance required under company policy.
From the employer
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
Job Description
Qualys, Inc is a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions with over 10,000 active customers in more than 130 countries, including a majority of each of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and consolidate their security and compliance solutions in a single platform and build security into digital transformation initiatives for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings.
As a Salesforce Senior Principal Application Developer, you should have around 12–16 years of experience and a good understanding of the Salesforce platform end to end.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the technical design and architecture of complex Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ/Revenue Cloud and Experience Cloud.
- Lead hands-on development in Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL/SOSL and Flows, and act as the escalation point for the hardest technical problems.
- Design scalable integrations with ERP, billing, marketing and data platforms using REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, Change Data Capture and middleware (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi).
- Set and enforce coding standards, design patterns (trigger frameworks, separation of concerns), code review practices and security best practices.
- Work with architects, product owners and business stakeholders to turn requirements into technical designs and estimates.
- Mentor and grow a team of senior and mid-level developers through reviews, pairing and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Assess new Salesforce releases and features and recommend how to adopt them.
- Reduce technical debt, and lead org health reviews, refactoring and platform optimization.
- Analyze business and technical requirements, providing actionable feedback on specifications, design, and integration flows.
- Actively engage in Agile ceremonies and support cross-functional collaboration to drive efficient project delivery.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Expert knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, Aura, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL and asynchronous Apex.
- Experience with Flow automation at scale, including knowing when to use Flow and when to use Apex.
- Deep experience with the Salesforce data model, the sharing and security model.
- Proven integration experience: REST/SOAP APIs, Named Credentials, OAuth, Platform Events, Streaming API and Bulk API.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Track record of delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce programs in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Soft Skills & Collaboration:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and end users.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A mentoring mindset, with a commitment to growing developers and building a strong engineering culture.
- Ownership and accountability for delivery quality, production stability and stakeholder commitments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s, degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 12–16 years of software development experience, with at least 8+ years building on the Salesforce platform.
- Experience with Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience, and/or CPQ Clouds.
- Demonstrated ability to stay current with Salesforce platform updates and innovations.
- Active involvement in the Salesforce community is a plus.
Work Location:
The position is based at our U.S. headquarters, with in-office presence required in accordance with company policy.
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The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and work location. Please note this range reflects base salary and does not include incentive compensation or potential equity grants. We also offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.
Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
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