Senior Salesforce Developer
Job Summary
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.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Cincinnati, OH. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce Administrator certification.
- Salesforce Integration Architect certification.
- Experience with enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Salary and Other Compensation
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.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 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
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
