Sr. Salesforce Platform Engineer
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Chicago, Illinois

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 72531|Posted Nov 17, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Salesforce Platform Engineer where you will play a vital role in delivering key capabilities and features of a strategic platform. This position is perfect for those who thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about driving platform innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement platform services to support enterprise patterns and best practices.
  • Develop reusable components and APIs to enhance flexibility for application developers.
  • Collaborate with business and technology partners to define and integrate Salesforce platform solutions.
  • Partner with Information Security to implement robust security configurations and controls.
  • Provide Tier 3 support and resolve configuration defects for core platform services.
  • Lead solution design discussions and maintain documentation for platform components.
  • Deliver automation for deployments to improve system efficiencies.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD, and source-driven development.
  • Strong coding experience with Apex, including classes, triggers, and batch jobs.
  • Expertise in data modeling, Salesforce architecture, and understanding of large data volumes.
  • Experience with automated testing, quality engineering, and SFDX test automation.
  • Deep understanding of Salesforce security layers and governance.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with AWS and cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
  • Salesforce platform certification.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or shell scripting.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.