Lead Salesforce Developer - US Citizen or Permanent Resident

$114,400 - $124,800/Yr

Offshore Hcl Global Systems India Private Limited - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Senior

Hartford, CT

About the position

The Lead Salesforce Developer will play a crucial role in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Hartford, CT, focusing on the development and maintenance of mission-critical applications such as LINK and IV-E, which are essential for child welfare case management. This position requires a senior-level developer with extensive experience in full-stack development, particularly in Salesforce and .NET technologies. The candidate will be involved in various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements verification, design, development, testing, and ongoing support of applications. The role demands a proactive and organized individual who can drive projects from requirements gathering to implementation, ensuring that the applications meet the evolving needs of the agency and comply with state and federal regulations. The DCF is committed to enhancing its technology infrastructure to support over 3,300 employees and improve the safety and well-being of children in care. The Lead Developer will be responsible for maintaining existing .NET applications and supporting the integration of new systems as part of the agency's initiative to develop a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). This includes collaborating with system integrators, participating in design and architecture discussions, and providing guidance to less experienced team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in object-oriented programming, distributed systems, and service-oriented architecture, along with excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration across teams. In addition to technical expertise, the candidate must demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to mentor junior staff. The role requires a minimum of three years of Salesforce development experience and a total of ten years in relevant IT roles, with a focus on web development and integration of applications. The position is hybrid, requiring the candidate to be local and able to work in the office two days every two weeks or one day per week. This contract position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for extension beyond the initial ten-month duration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various SDLC processes including requirements verification, design and development, testing, maintenance, and support activities.
• Support existing .NET applications and participate in the SDLC process of the new SACWIS system.
• Maintain interfaces and .NET applications, supporting SOA integration initiatives.
• Work with the System Integrator to ensure knowledge transfer and ongoing maintenance of the solution for a given module.
• Design and develop .NET/.NET core technology and architecture for large-scale distributed systems.
• Create and maintain required technical documentation throughout all phases of SDLC.
• Assist in migration and integration of data and processes from legacy systems to new applications and technologies.
• Establish goals and conduct code reviews in collaboration with the Application Development Manager.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Salesforce development experience.
• 10 or more years of prior experience in IT roles.
• Expert knowledge in Object Oriented Programming and SOLID principles.
• Strong experience in JavaScript frameworks such as ExtJS and Angular.
• Proficient in SQL and end-to-end web development.
• Experience with .NET and .NET Core technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with MuleSoft.
• Knowledge of API Management.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay between $55.00 - $60.00.
• Potential for contract extension beyond initial duration.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible in-office requirements.