Developer Operations Software Engineer Jobs in Albany, NY

Job Title: DevOps Engineer- Level II
Location: Albany NY 12203
Duration: 3 Years
Rate: Open
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Duties and Responsibilities to be performed by the consultant
• A DevOps Engineer with Salesforce platform specialization is an IT generalist with wide-ranging knowledge spanning both development and operations. This role encompasses extending functionality through Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), integrations, system administration, and DevOps toolchain orchestration within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• This position bridges the gap between software development and IT operations by automating deployment pipelines, designs and maintains scalable platform solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and operational excellence.
• The DevOps Engineer must always work across the full technology stack to deliver end-to-end automated solutions, balancing declarative configuration with custom development, and driving efficiency through automation tooling and modern software delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement backend automation logic using platform-native programming languages (Apex Classes, Triggers, Batch processes)
• Build interactive front-end components and deployment interfaces using modern web frameworks (Lightning Web Components)
• Engineer guided digital workflows and automated user journeys using low-code development tools (OmniScripts, Flex Cards, Integration Procedures)
• Orchestrate complex data transformations and manage high-volume data operations using specialized data mapping and transformation tools
(DataMappers/DataRaptors)
• Ensure efficient data flow and communication between platform layers and external systems
• Optimize platform functionality through strategic automation using workflow engines, custom objects, and validation frameworks
• Implement and troubleshoot robust system integrations with third-party tools and external APIs using industry-standard protocols (SOAP/REST)
• Configure and maintain middleware connections ensuring reliable data exchange
• Manage API contracts and handle structured data formats (JSON/XML)
• Implement application security best practices with deep knowledge of platform security frameworks
• Enforce user permissions and access controls leveraging platform security features (profiles, permission sets, object-level security, role hierarchies, sharing rules)
• Ensure code adheres to strict security models and platform governance limits
• Write efficient, scalable code that respects platform governor limits and performance benchmarks
• Conduct rigorous unit testing, perform peer code reviews, and implement automated testing frameworks
• Manage continuous integration and deployment pipelines using modern IDEs (Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ)
• Maintain version control repositories and branching strategies (Git)
• Orchestrate deployments across development, staging, and production environments using DevOps toolchains (Salesforce CLI, DevOps Center, Copado)
• Coordinate with Agile project management tools (JIRA) and follow iterative development methodologies
• Stay current with platform releases by reviewing release notes and evaluating impact on existing systems
Mandatory Qualifications
Level II- More than seven (7) years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a DevOps Engineer
More than two (2) years of experience in Salesforce Platform.
Desirable Qualifications
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II
Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Developer
Two (2) years experience with CI/CD Platforms: Salesforce CLI, DevOps Center, Copado, or equivalent deployment automation tools.
Two (2) years experience with Event-Driven Architecture: Platform Events, Change Data Capture, REST and SOAP services.
Two (2) years experience with OmniStudio Suite: OmniScripts, FlexCards, DataMappers (formerly DataRaptors), Integration Procedures.
Two (2) years experience with Development Environments: Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, or similar modern IDEs.
Two (2) years experience with Version Control: Git (branching, merging, pull requests, conflict resolution).
Two (2) years experience with Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or other iterative development frameworks.
Two (2) years experience with Release Planning: Sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives.