Senior Salesforce Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Salesforce Development Specialist for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take on a premier engineering capacity within digital modernization initiatives, specializing in building, configuring, and extending enterprise Salesforce CRM applications supporting field inspection workflows, case management, and regulatory compliance.

As a principal Salesforce developer, you will bridge the gap between complex operational business processes, secure data architectures, and mobile capability frameworks. Operating under a hybrid work model, you will lead the design and implementation of Apex classes, Lightning Web Components, and automated flows while enabling seamless integrations with core data pipelines and public-facing reporting platforms. This position demands a certified Salesforce specialist who can construct performant custom solutions, optimize mobile field tools, and guide cross-functional teams through technical release lifecycles.

Location: Toronto, ON

Assignment Type: Hybrid

Contract Duration: 6-month contract (with a potential 6-month extension)

Advantages
Enterprise Modernization Scope: Direct the development of custom Salesforce applications driving critical digital service delivery.

Modern Lightning & Mobile Stack: Deepen technical expertise using Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura, Apex Web Services, and native/hybrid mobile solutions.

Advanced Integration Ecosystem: Connect Salesforce environments with modern data streams using tools like Apache NiFi, Kafka, and RapidMQ.

Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy a balanced working arrangement combining onsite teamwork in Toronto with remote flexibility.

Responsibilities
Design, configure, code, test, implement, and maintain enterprise Salesforce CRM applications supporting end-to-end case management and inspection workflows.

Develop custom components, business logic, and platform extensions using Apex classes, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura components, and Salesforce Flows.

Build and extend capabilities across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Analytics Cloud (Tableau CRM/Einstein Analytics).

Develop and optimize mobile field applications, allowing field inspectors to conduct on-site data entry, capture real-time information, and operate offline.

Design and implement data integrations connecting Salesforce with external platforms using REST/SOAP APIs and data streaming tooling.

Perform data migration, transformation, and validation routines to guarantee data integrity across system releases.

Enable automated generation of letters, correspondence, and operational documentation to streamline stakeholder communications.

Configure data provisioning interfaces to publish public reporting metrics to external platforms.

Execute system integration testing, performance verification, and defect resolution to ensure overall platform compatibility and security compliance.

Provide technical coaching, documentation, and knowledge transfer to operational staff and project team members.

Qualifications
Core Technical & Salesforce Requirements
Mandatory Certification: Active Salesforce Platform Developer and/or Platform App Builder certification.

Salesforce Core Development: 5+ years of hands-on experience utilizing Apex classes, Apex Web Services, APIs, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura components, Visualforce, and Salesforce Flows.

Salesforce Cloud Ecosystem: 5+ years of experience implementing and configuring Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Analytics Cloud (Tableau CRM/Einstein Analytics).

System & Middleware Integration: 5+ years of experience integrating Salesforce with external enterprise platforms using integration tools (such as Apache NiFi, Kafka, RapidMQ) and standard integration patterns.

Mobile Application Development: 5+ years of experience building and deploying Salesforce native/hybrid mobile applications.

Program & Delivery Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience participating in large-scale technical projects across public or large private sector environments.

Methodologies & Tooling: Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and iterative development methodologies, paired with advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (such as MS Excel).

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes
Stakeholder Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical designs to leadership, business partners, and vendor teams.

Strategic Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking, process management, and risk mitigation capabilities within fast-paced, high-volume delivery environments.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Salesforce Development Specialist" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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