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Salesforce Technical Lead

Vienna, VA · Remote

$170K - $185K/yr

... engineering, grounding strategies), Data 360 (semantic models, data streams, unified profile), or Salesforce Headless APIs (Headless Identity, Headless Registration, decoupled front-end/back-end ...

Salesforce Technical Lead

Vienna, VA · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

... engineering, grounding strategies), Data 360 (semantic models, data streams, unified profile), or Salesforce Headless APIs (Headless Identity, Headless Registration, decoupled front-end/back-end ...

Mid-Level Full Stack Developer, location is Remote. The start date is August 17 for this contract ... Experience working with enterprise or headless CMS platforms * Strong understanding of WCAG ...

... headless Drupal • Exposure to accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) • Experience working on federal or public-sector projects • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines • ...

Distinguished Engineer As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be a part of a ... At least 1 year of experience in leading and applying Generative AI/headless AI to enhance ...

TIAG is now hiring a Senior Drupal Developer to join our team in a fully remote capacity. In this ... Familiarity with decoupled/headless Drupal architectures or modern front-end frameworks (like React ...

The developer collaborates closely with designers, content teams, product owners, and IT leadership ... Experience with headless or decoupled Drupal architectures. Familiarity with React, Vue, or other ...

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How much do headless developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for headless developer in Washington, DC is $59.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.72 and $73.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a headless developer?

A Headless Developer specializes in building applications using headless architecture, where the frontend (user interface) is decoupled from the backend (content management or data source). This allows developers to create flexible, scalable, and customizable digital experiences across multiple platforms like web, mobile apps, and IoT devices. Headless Developers typically work with APIs to connect the backend to various frontends, enabling faster development cycles and easier content delivery. Their expertise is valuable for organizations seeking omnichannel solutions and modern web development practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a headless developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Headless Developer, you need a strong background in web development, API design, JavaScript frameworks (such as React or Vue), and a solid understanding of headless CMS platforms. Familiarity with tools like Contentful, Strapi, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and version control systems (e.g., Git) is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and adaptability to rapidly changing technologies are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend systems, delivering flexible, scalable digital experiences.

How does a headless developer typically collaborate with designers and backend teams on projects?

As a Headless Developer, you will often work closely with designers to implement user interfaces using frontend frameworks, while collaborating with backend teams to integrate APIs and data sources. This role requires strong communication skills to ensure the visual and functional aspects of the application align with both design guidelines and backend capabilities. Expect to participate in regular stand-ups, code reviews, and planning sessions where cross-team coordination is essential for delivering seamless digital experiences. Effective collaboration is key to addressing challenges that arise from decoupling the frontend and backend.

What is the difference between Headless Developer vs Front-End Developer?

AspectHeadless DeveloperFront-End Developer
Primary FocusBuilding and integrating decoupled backend systems with APIs for flexible content deliveryDesigning and implementing user interfaces and user experiences for websites and applications
Required SkillsAPI integration, backend development, JavaScript frameworks, CMS knowledgeHTML, CSS, JavaScript, UI/UX design, responsive design
Work EnvironmentOften collaborates with backend teams, works on headless CMS and API-driven platformsPrimarily works on client-side development, visual design, and user interaction

While both roles involve JavaScript and web development, a Headless Developer specializes in backend and API integration for flexible content management, whereas a Front-End Developer focuses on creating engaging user interfaces and experiences. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and responsibilities for each role.

Salesforce Technical Lead

Halvik

Vienna, VA • Remote

$170K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!Position OverviewHalvik is seeking a Salesforce Technical Lead to join the delivery team supporting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The Technical Lead will work in close partnership with the Principal Enterprise Architect and other Technical Leads on a modern Salesforce Public Sector platform, with a forward-looking focus on Agentforce, headless architecture, and Data 360. Core ResponsibilitiesScrum Team Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for an assigned scrum. Provide hands-on technical guidance during sprint execution, conduct design reviews, make implementation decisions within the architectural framework, and remove technical blockers. Accountable for the team's code quality, technical debt management, and adherence to Salesforce platform best practices.Hands-On Development: Contribute directly to sprint delivery with advanced Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniStudio (OmniScript, FlexCards, DataRaptors, Integration Procedures), and Experience Cloud customizations. Deliver hands-on declarative solutions using Flow Builder and Flow Orchestrator - record-triggered flows, screen flows, subflows, and Apex-invocable actions where Flows call into Apex for governor limits, complex logic, or transactional integrity. Exercise judgment on when to refactor custom Apex into maintainable Flow-based automation, and when to keep logic in Apex to avoid brittleness at scale. Lead the technical build-out of Agentforce agents - prompt engineering, grounding strategies (chunking, semantic retrieval), and integration with CRM Analytics, Tableau Next, and Data 360 semantic models. Lead complex technical stories including cross-object automation, governor limit optimization, and large-scale data operations. Architecture Partnership: Collaborate with the Principal Enterprise Architect on solution design, technical standards, and platform governance. Translate architectural decisions into implementable patterns for the development team. Participate in architecture review boards, provide input on technology direction (including Agentforce, Tableau Next, Data 360 semantic models), and escalate design trade-offs with supporting analysis.Code Quality & Team Development: Establish and enforce code review standards, ensure code coverage on all deliverables, and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Drive Section 508/WCAG compliance across team deliverables. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums within the SAFe framework.Minimum RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional Salesforce development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead or team lead capacity on enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations. Direct delivery experience on a Federal or State/Local government agency Salesforce program is desired.Certifications (Required): Salesforce Platform Developer I required. Salesforce Platform Developer II and an advanced certification (Application Architect, System Architect, Integration Architect, or OmniStudio Developer) strongly preferred.Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on delivery depth across Salesforce's declarative and custom development capabilities - a strong working combination of Flow (Flow Builder, Flow Orchestrator, record-triggered flows, screen flows, subflows), OmniStudio (OmniScript, FlexCards, DataRaptors, Integration Procedures), Lightning Web Components, and Apex. Working knowledge of SOQL/SOSL, Visualforce, and Salesforce DX. Strong judgment on when to solve declaratively versus programmatically. Deep understanding of Salesforce governor limits, bulkification patterns, and platform optimization.Platform Knowledge: Extensive experience with Salesforce CRM, Experience Cloud, Service Cloud, and Salesforce Government Cloud (FedRAMP Moderate) environments - including familiarity with the deployment cadence, feature-lag considerations, and access constraints that come with GovCloud instances. Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex multi-cloud Salesforce implementations.Modern Platform Capabilities: Practical hands-on experience with modern Salesforce capabilities - Agentforce (agent configuration, prompt engineering, grounding strategies), Data 360 (semantic models, data streams, unified profile), or Salesforce Headless APIs (Headless Identity, Headless Registration, decoupled front-end/back-end integration). Curiosity and forward-looking judgment on where these capabilities fit into a Public Sector Salesforce program.Leadership: Proven ability to lead scrum teams technically, conduct effective design and code reviews, mentor developers, and operate within an established architectural governance framework. Comfortable with a "disagree and commit" decision-making model.Tools: Proficiency with Git/GitHub, JIRA, Salesforce Data Loader, VS Code with Salesforce Extensions, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Copado or equivalent).Compliance: Must be eligible for Public Trust (Tier 2 / MBI) security clearance. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.Preferred ExpertiseSalesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) - hands-on configuration with the PSS data model, license type mapping, and standard components. Familiarity with Grants Management Lifecycle is highly valued.Agentforce and Salesforce AI - agent configuration, prompt engineering, grounding strategies, or participation in Agentforce pilots/POCs. Salesforce AI certifications (AI Associate, AI Specialist) or hands-on experience with Einstein GPT, Copilot, or Data Cloud.CRM Analytics / Tableau / Data 360 - CRM Analytics (formerly Einstein Analytics) or Tableau for reporting on grants data. Working knowledge of Salesforce Data 360 (semantic models, data streams, calculated insights, unified profile) for building a governed, cross-source data layer that Agentforce agents and analytics dashboards can consume.Headless architecture - Salesforce Headless APIs and headless architecture patterns (Headless Identity, Headless Registration, decoupled front-end/back-end integration) for scenarios where the grantee experience is served outside standard Experience Cloud UI.MuleSoft - integration experience or MuleSoft certification.SAFe - SA, SSM, or SPC certification or equivalent scaled agile experience.Privacy Policy – Halvik CorpHalvik offers a competitive full benefits package including:Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insuranceBenefits include 11 federal holidays and PTOEligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.401(k) with company matchingFlexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expensesTuition AssistanceCharitable Contribution matchingHalvik Corp is an equal 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 veteran status.Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.