Salesforce

Principal Software Engineer, Backend (Connectivity)

Salesforce$197K — $313K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in building and operating production-grade software systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, or comparable languages for scalable backend systems.
  • Hands-on experience with designing and building APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-driven systems.
  • Experience with large codebases and influencing design decisions across teams.
  • Holistic thinking about architecture, performance, and operational stability.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for complex issues and product quality improvements.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of core integration capabilities across MuleSoft, Salesforce, and Agentforce.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and technical solutions.
  • Set technical direction and shape long-term strategy and team growth.
  • Drive innovation through new ideas and improved processes.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Benefits and resources to support work-life balance.
  • Tools to help unleash potential in multiple areas of life.
  • AI agents to enhance individual impact and productivity.
  • Opportunities to shape the future of AI and technology.
Full Job Description
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Job Category
Software Engineering

Job Details

About the Role:
We are seeking a Lead/Principal Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team that is passionate about delivering impactful software and enabling others to do the same. This role blends technical depth, strategic thinking, and people-centered leadership.

If you are driven by vision, energized by innovation, and grounded in the belief that great teams are built by people who support and inspire each other, we would love to meet you.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the design and development of core integration capabilities and scalable connectivity solutions across MuleSoft, Salesforce, and Agentforce.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Set technical direction and help shape long-term strategy and team growth.
  • Drive innovation through new ideas, improved processes, and bold experimentation
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in coding, design, and architecture.


What you should have:
  • 8+ years of experience building and operating production-grade software systems
  • Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, or in comparable languages and frameworks for building scalable backend systems
  • Hands-on experience designing and building APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-driven systems
  • Experience working with large codebases and influencing design decisions across teams
  • Ability to think holistically about architecture, performance, and operational stability.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to triage complex issues and identify opportunities to improve product quality and reliability
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work effectively with engineers, designers, and product teams


Nice to have:
  • Hands-on experience with MuleSoft platform (Anypoint Studio, Mule Runtime, Anypoint Connectors).
  • Expertise in Salesforce platform, including Apex, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
  • Solid experience with system performance tuning, memory management, and optimizing resource usage in distributed environments
  • Familiarity with container runtimes such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), RAG architecture, and integration of AI into developer workflows.


Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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Joining Salesforce means becoming part of a dynamic, global team of professionals who are deeply committed to driving customer success and innovation. As the world's leading Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Salesforce offers unparalleled job opportunities in technology and consulting, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact.

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At Salesforce, every position is a chance to leverage your skills and creativity to transform businesses and industries. Our diverse team of experts collaborates to deliver cutting-edge solutions that foster growth and enhance leadership capabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of digital innovation, using Salesforce's powerful platform to help clients navigate their transformation journeys.

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