Salesforce Lead Developer

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

We’re a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S., India, and Europe. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.” And excellence is exactly what we strive for.

We’re celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms – and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.

AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Lead Developer to drive the development, configuration, and delivery of Salesforce solutions across client engagements. This role will serve as a senior technical expert providing hands on development leadership and implementation guidance across Salesforce products including Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Nonprofit Cloud, and Marketing Cloud.

The Lead Developer will evaluate technical requirements, build scalable solutions, and guide development teams to ensure solutions align with healthcare payer operations and business goals.

Work You’ll Do

Lead development of Salesforce solutions leveraging Health Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud within a healthcare payer context
Build and configure custom solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and APIs
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions
Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and leadership to deliver solutions aligned with project objectives
Provide technical leadership to development teams including code reviews, troubleshooting, and enforcing best practices
Lead and participate in technical design sessions contributing to solution architecture decisions and supporting the creation of solution design documents, data models and integration architecture diagrams
Support integrations between Salesforce and enterprise systems such as claims platforms and EHRs
Ensure adherence to Salesforce development standards, governance practices, and deployment processes
Assist with technical discovery and current-state system assessments
Support end-to-end Salesforce implementations including build, testing, deployment, and optimization phases
Partner with client stakeholders and internal teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver high quality solutions
Contribute to technical documentation, release planning, and implementation strategies
Support business development efforts through technical input, estimates, and solution feasibility feedback
Contribute to the growth of AArete’s Salesforce practice
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on Salesforce platform experience including senior or lead developer responsibilities
Strong expertise in multi-cloud implementations (Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud)
Deep experience with:
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components
- Flows and automation tools
- APIs including REST and SOAP
- OmniStudio
Strong knowledge of Salesforce data modeling, sharing rules, and security best practices
Experience implementing integrations including middleware, ETL, and event-based solutions. Mulesoft preferred
Experience with DevOps and CI CD tools such as DevOps Center, Git, Copado, or Gearset
Proven experience building enterprise scale Salesforce solutions in healthcare or payer environments
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery frameworks
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize platform performance
Experience contributing to large scale Salesforce implementations
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to engage in direct client interaction including travel if needed
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

Salesforce Platform Developer II or equivalent advanced certifications
Salesforce Certified Health Cloud Consultant
Experience integrating Salesforce with claims systems, EHRs, or other healthcare platforms
Experience supporting enterprise Salesforce implementations or platform transformation initiatives
Based in Chicago, IL and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
Own Your Day flexible work policy
Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
Generous paid parental leave options
Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
Charitable contribution matching program
New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
Bike share discount program

The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors, including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available.

We put humans at the center of our work

We’re a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.

But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

And we’ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.

We’ve earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and been named a World’s Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

Learn more about our award-winning culture

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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