Senior DevOps Engineer

PG&E • Oakland, CA

384d • $114,000 - $182,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in Salesforce development lifecycle and deployment automation using Copado. In this role, you will be responsible for streamlining and automating CI/CD processes, managing version control, and ensuring robust deployment pipelines within the Salesforce ecosystem. You will collaborate with Salesforce development and operations teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions, enabling smooth releases and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years in Salesforce development, administration, or DevOps roles
• Deep understanding of Salesforce metadata, APIs, and deployment mechanisms
• Strong expertise with Copado or similar Salesforce DevOps tools
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and deployment automation
• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and SOQL
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation frameworks
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Copado Administrator or Developer Certification
• Salesforce Platform Developer I/II Certification
• Experience with multi-cloud integrations and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of Salesforce DX and CLI for advanced automation

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines tailored for Salesforce using Copado.
• Automate the deployment process for metadata, code, and configurations across environments.
• Maintain version control (Git or similar tools) and ensure branch management best practices.
• Manage multiple Salesforce orgs (sandboxes, production) to ensure consistency and stability.
• Coordinate sandbox refreshes, data migrations, and org synchronizations.
• Implement backup and rollback strategies for Salesforce environments.
• Develop custom scripts and Copado flows to enhance automation.
• Identify manual processes within the Salesforce DevOps lifecycle and automate where possible.
• Monitor deployments to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Perform root cause analysis for deployment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Salesforce admins, developers, and architects to align DevOps processes with business objectives.
• Provide training and support to development teams on Copado usage and best practices.
• Enforce compliance with Salesforce governance standards, including audit trails and security protocols.
• Ensure release management adheres to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously optimize deployment strategies to reduce downtime and increase reliability.
• Evaluate and implement new tools or processes to enhance the Salesforce DevOps ecosystem.

Benefits

• A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $114,000.00; Bay Area Maximum: $182,000.00

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees