Salesforce Developer

Job Title: Salesforce Developer

Job Code: ITS890

Location: United States

Reports to: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date: 9/25/2026

Position Summary:

Seeking a skilled and experienced Salesforce Developer to design, build, and deliver solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will work across Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and Flow to turn business requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions. This role blends strong coding skills with sharp declarative instincts. Our best developers know Flow inside and out and know exactly when to configure and when to write code. If you take pride in clean, efficient, well-tested Salesforce solutions and want to support meaningful public sector missions, this is your seat.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Salesforce Developer: $120,000 – $145,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Professional development, training, and certification support

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Salesforce Developer Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the functional alignment between the USSF baseline metadata package and the Customer’s operational processes.

•  Validate data architecture, object models, user security matrix, and portal access structures in the target RCO environment.

• Guide the Solution Consultant and Developer in configuring declarative and programmatic components to match target requirements without breaking upstream package dependencies.

• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and other code-based Salesforce technologies.

• Collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, and development teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.

• Use Flow to solve complex requirements, with the ability to bridge out to code when necessary.

• Develop efficient and scalable code following best practices and industry standards.

• Build Lightning Web Components and Visualforce pages that meet business requirements.

• Integrate Salesforce with other systems and platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.

• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and best practices.

• Troubleshoot and debug Salesforce applications, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other developers, administrators, and QA testers, to ensure successful project delivery.

•  Stay current on Salesforce releases, new features, and industry trends, and recommend enhancements to development processes and applications.

•  Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

•  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of Salesforce architecture/consulting experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.

• Demonstrated experience working within DoD / Federal Salesforce environments (IL4/IL5 GovCloud).

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

• All candidates must be located in the DMV area

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI w/ Poly is highly preferred

• Certified Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect strongly preferred.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. HESFP, LLC, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Cherokee Federal maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.

This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, please APPLY TODAY! Although this is not yet an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.