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Contract Salesforce Engineer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Salesforce Developer

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$52.50 - $69.50/hr

Senior Salesforce Developer Open for FTE/CTH or Contract Brentwood, TN (Work from Office) Must have extensive experience in Apex coding. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Creating custom solutions by designing ...

Salesforce Developer

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

$125/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

We are hiring Salesforce Developer for a Contract position in Nashville, TN CALL US NOW for immediate consideration! Click Apply on Web or Apply Now to view our recruiter s contact info and reach out ...

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Salesforce Platform Administrator

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

$100/hr

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We are hiring Salesforce Platform Administrator for a Contract position in Nashville, TN CALL US ... Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

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Salesforce Solution Architect

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$57.25 - $75.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By working closely with engineering, product, cybersecurity, and data teams, you will ensure ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Outside Sales Representative, Rental

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$71K - $107K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Use Salesforce software to identify opportunities to bid for upcoming work; use Salesforce software ... Working with the branch contracts manager, usher new contracts through the BrandSafway contracting ...

MuleSoft Architect

Chattanooga, TN

$99K - $225K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ability to own interface design, contract-first integration, error handling, telemetry, and ... Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect or Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform ...

... Engineering teams * Advance opportunities through the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract ... Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems * Willingness and ability to travel up to ...

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Contract Salesforce Engineer information

What are some typical challenges faced by contract Salesforce engineers when joining new client projects?

Contract Salesforce Engineers often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to a client’s unique Salesforce architecture, understanding existing customizations, and integrating seamlessly with established development workflows. They may also need to ramp up rapidly on the team’s preferred tools, deployment processes, and project management methodologies. Effective communication and proactive collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are key to overcoming these challenges and delivering value early in the contract.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract Salesforce engineer?

To thrive as a Contract Salesforce Engineer, you need expertise in Salesforce platform development, proficiency in Apex, Lightning Components, and a solid understanding of CRM concepts, often supported by a bachelor's degree in computer science and relevant Salesforce certifications. Familiarity with tools like Visual Studio Code, Salesforce CLI, Change Sets, and version control systems (e.g., Git) is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with teams and clients in dynamic environments. These skills enable efficient delivery of tailored Salesforce solutions, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

What is a contract Salesforce engineer?

Contract Salesforce Engineers are specialized software professionals hired on a temporary or project basis to design, develop, and customize Salesforce solutions for organizations. They work with clients to implement and optimize Salesforce platforms, often focusing on integrating Salesforce with other systems, creating custom applications, and automating workflows. These engineers possess expertise in Salesforce technologies such as Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components, and they ensure that business requirements are met efficiently. Contract roles typically offer flexibility for both the engineer and the employer, allowing companies to scale their Salesforce capabilities as needed without long-term commitments.

What is the difference between Contract Salesforce Engineer vs Contract Salesforce Developer?

AspectContract Salesforce EngineerContract Salesforce Developer
CertificationsSalesforce Certified Technical Architect, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & IISalesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, project-based rolesIn-house teams, consulting firms, project-based roles
ResponsibilitiesDesigning, implementing, and testing Salesforce solutions, system integrationsDeveloping custom Salesforce applications, coding, and deploying features
Common UsageOverseeing technical architecture, system integrationsWriting Apex code, Lightning components, customizing Salesforce

Contract Salesforce Engineers focus on system architecture, integrations, and technical oversight, often requiring broader certifications. Contract Salesforce Developers primarily write code and customize Salesforce features. Both roles are project-based and work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Salesforce Engineer jobs in Tennessee?

The most popular types of Salesforce Engineer jobs in Tennessee are:

Salesforce Developer

Vision Square

Nashville, TN • On-site

$53.50 - $71/hr

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Job description

Position Details

Position: Senior Salesforce Platform Developer II
Client: State of Tennessee
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: August 31, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST
Hours: 7.5 hours per day
Openings: 1
Expenses: Not reimbursable
Application Deadline: August 16, 2026

About the Role

The State of Tennessee is looking for a senior-level Salesforce developer who can provide both hands-on development expertise and technical leadership across a complex enterprise Salesforce environment.

The organization currently operates 11 Salesforce orgs supporting a combination of:

  • Public Sector Solutions
  • Experience Cloud
  • Service Cloud
  • Sales Cloud

This position will work across multiple Salesforce development teams and will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for solution design, development standards, code reviews, troubleshooting, technical guidance, and evaluation of vendor-developed solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and review Apex classes, Apex triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SOSL, Salesforce APIs, and integrations.
  • Design secure, scalable, high-performing, and maintainable Salesforce solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to Salesforce development teams.
  • Review complex Salesforce custom development and technical designs.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to Salesforce development best practices.
  • Evaluate vendor-developed Salesforce solutions for quality, scalability, security, and maintainability.
  • Troubleshoot complex Salesforce application, integration, and performance issues.
  • Identify technical debt, governor-limit concerns, scalability risks, and security issues.
  • Provide technical recommendations and establish reusable Salesforce development patterns.
  • Mentor and advise Salesforce developers.
  • Participate in release planning, testing, deployment, and environment management.
  • Support Salesforce CI/CD, source control, DevOps, and release-management activities.
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, business stakeholders, platform owners, and vendors.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of professional Salesforce development experience.
  • Expert-level hands-on experience with Apex.
  • Strong hands-on development experience with Lightning Web Components (LWC).
  • Advanced experience with SOQL and SOSL.
  • Strong experience developing Salesforce integrations.
  • Hands-on experience with Salesforce APIs.
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce platform architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of Salesforce security and sharing models.
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce governor limits and bulkification.
  • Experience designing scalable and maintainable Salesforce solutions.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex Salesforce custom development.
  • Experience providing technical guidance to developers or development teams.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Certification

Salesforce Platform Developer II (PDII) certification is required or must be obtained within the established timeframe.

Candidates who already hold an active Salesforce Platform Developer II certification are strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience
  • Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS)
  • Experience Cloud
  • Service Cloud
  • Sales Cloud
  • Multi-org Salesforce environments
  • Large-scale enterprise Salesforce implementations
  • Public-sector Salesforce projects
  • Technical leadership across Salesforce development teams
  • Code and technical design reviews
  • Third-party/vendor development review
  • Salesforce CI/CD and DevOps
  • Source/version control
  • Agile development
  • Enterprise release planning and deployment governance
Technical Environment

The selected candidate should have strong experience with:

Salesforce Development

  • Apex Classes
  • Apex Triggers
  • Lightning Web Components
  • SOQL
  • SOSL
  • Asynchronous Apex
  • Salesforce APIs
  • REST/SOAP integrations
  • Integration patterns
  • Error handling
  • Performance optimization
  • Bulkification

Architecture & Security

  • Salesforce platform architecture
  • Governor limits
  • Sharing and access models
  • Salesforce security
  • Scalable application design
  • Reusable development patterns
  • Development standards

DevOps & Release Management

  • CI/CD
  • Source/version control
  • Salesforce deployment
  • Release management
  • Code reviews
  • Testing coordination
  • Environment management
  • Salesforce DevOps