Salesforce Certified Developer / Architect – Public Sector - Minnesota

Are you a certified Salesforce Developer / Architect who enjoys turning complex government requirements into secure, scalable solutions that make a meaningful impact? If you bring strong hands-on Salesforce development experience, expertise across multiple Salesforce Clouds, and the ability to bridge architecture, development, and business needs, we'd love to connect with you!

About the role

The Salesforce Certified Developer / Architect role is focused on designing, developing, integrating, and enhancing enterprise Salesforce solutions that support critical Public Sector operations.

As part of FormativGroup's Salesforce Practice, you'll contribute to Salesforce modernization and implementation initiatives supporting government organizations, working across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Government Cloud.

You'll combine hands-on technical development with architecture and solution design, collaborating closely with Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA teams, and business stakeholders. This role requires the ability to translate business requirements into Salesforce solutions, support system integrations, streamline processes, and guide technical execution throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle.

What You'll Work On

As a Salesforce Certified Developer / Architect, you will:

• Design, develop, configure, and enhance Salesforce solutions to support complex Public Sector business requirements.

• Contribute to Salesforce architecture and technical design while remaining actively involved in hands-on development and implementation.

• Develop solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Government Cloud using Salesforce development and configuration capabilities.

• Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise applications, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange.

• Create, enhance, and maintain Salesforce automation using Flows, workflows, and declarative configuration tools to improve business processes and operational efficiency.

• Partner with Business Analysts and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate requirements into technical designs and development deliverables.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and implementation plans.

• Work with Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, and QA teams to develop test scenarios, validate functionality, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Participate in Agile delivery activities, including requirements refinement, sprint planning, development, testing, and release readiness.

• Assess and document change requests, evaluate technical and delivery impacts, and support formal change approval processes.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, configuration records, and implementation materials.

• Provide knowledge transfer to technical teams, administrators, and business stakeholders to support ongoing platform maintenance and adoption.

• Apply Salesforce architecture, security, integration, and development best practices to support scalable and maintainable solutions.

What You'll Bring

You will likely be successful in this role if you have:

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on Salesforce design and development experience.

• Active and valid Salesforce certifications in the following areas:

  • Salesforce Certified Application Architect

  • Salesforce Certified Platform Developer

  • Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist

  • Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator (Administrator II)

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Salesforce Service Cloud.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Salesforce Experience Cloud.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Salesforce Government Cloud.

• Strong experience designing, developing, and integrating Salesforce solutions within enterprise environments.

• Experience translating business requirements into scalable Salesforce configurations, technical designs, and application functionality.

• Experience creating and maintaining Salesforce automation, workflows, and business process improvements.

• Understanding of Salesforce architecture, integrations, security, data models, and platform best practices.

• Experience collaborating across Agile delivery teams, including architects, developers, business analysts, QA resources, and project managers.

• Experience supporting testing, UAT, implementation planning, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical stakeholders.

How You Work

The ideal candidate will:

• Combine hands-on Salesforce development expertise with architectural thinking, balancing technical execution with long-term solution scalability.

• Take ownership of assigned work, applying sound technical judgment to complex development and integration challenges.

• Collaborate effectively with Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA teams, and government stakeholders.

• Navigate changing requirements, project dependencies, and delivery priorities while maintaining a strong focus on quality and accountability.

• Communicate technical concepts clearly, document solutions thoroughly, and support effective knowledge transfer across teams.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Scaled Agile Certified SAFe Practitioner certification.

• Salesforce Certified Data Architect certification.

• Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect certification.

• 5+ years of Salesforce Administrator experience.

• Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for project tracking, development coordination, or release management.

• Experience supporting technology initiatives for state or federal government agencies.

• Experience delivering technology solutions within the mortgage, housing finance, or real estate industries.

• Experience supporting complex government Salesforce implementations involving multiple Clouds, integrations, and regulatory requirements.

What Success Looks Like

• Salesforce solutions are designed and developed in alignment with government business requirements, technical architecture standards, and implementation objectives.

• Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Government Cloud capabilities are configured and integrated effectively to support business operations.

• Automated workflows, system integrations, and platform enhancements improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processing.

• Technical documentation, testing support, UAT coordination, and change management activities contribute to predictable, high-quality delivery.

• Business stakeholders, architects, and project teams benefit from clear communication, dependable technical execution, and effective collaboration.

• Knowledge transfer and solution documentation support long-term platform sustainability and ongoing enhancement opportunities.

Why Join FormativGroup

FormativGroup is a PE-backed technology consulting and implementation partner helping organizations modernize complex business platforms, improve delivery outcomes, and scale technology solutions that support long-term growth. We partner with clients across strategy, solution design, implementation, and ongoing support to help move critical initiatives from vision to execution. Our teams bring deep technical expertise, delivery discipline, and a collaborative approach to every engagement.

At FormativGroup, you'll work with people who are practical, collaborative, and focused on solving meaningful business and technology problems. We're growing, which means you'll have opportunities to contribute ideas, work closely with experienced leaders, and help shape how we deliver for clients.

Employment Eligibility

• This is a U.S.based hybrid role, St. Paul, Minnesota
• To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: MN
• Candidates residing outside these states are not currently eligible for consideration.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• FormativGroup is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position
• Not open to 3rd party/C2C engagement