System Administrator II; Salesforce API Integration

Overview

VTG is seeking a skilled Salesforce API Integration Developer who is well-versed in the Salesforce Standard Object model, API management, and the Salesforce Platform generally.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Salesforce best practices and the ability to translate business requirements into effective Salesforce solutions. This is a full-time (direct hire) position offering a salary and comprehensive benefits package. This position may be a hybrid role - work is performed either remote with permission from management or on-site at client HQ in Arlington, VA.

• Administer and manage our Salesforce environment, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction for internal Salesforce users and external experience cloud portal users
• Develop Salesforce to ingest external RESTful APIs in a secure, scalable, and efficient design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Maintain and enhance existing API connections, ensuring high availability and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, including data mismatches, authentication errors, and performance bottlenecks
• Document API architecture, endpoints, and workflows for internal use and future scalability
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy across all integrations
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
• Maintain all current certifications via Trailhead's maintenance exams
• Acquire additional Salesforce certifications as required, minimum of 1 additional certification attained per performance period

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 3-7 years of experience
• Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with a strong understanding of the Salesforce Platform including Experience Cloud (e.g., Salesforce Functions, Logic Apps, API Management)
• Hands‑on experience with Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Bulk API) and integration patterns.
• Proficiency in working with JSON, XML, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a small dev team, larger contract team, and broadly as a contributing member of our corporate professional services unit
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on delivering high‑quality solutions
• A self‑starter with strong organizational skills
• A creative problem‑solver with a passion for learning
• Team‑oriented and adaptable to quick pivots and changing priorities
• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office 365 product suite with focus on Excel
• Must have and maintain a Secret level clearance

Desired Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

• 4‑year technical degree
• Salesforce Certifications such as Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder, Sales Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant, Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Specialist, Platform Developer 1
• Experience with Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, Gov Cloud+ for Defense, Pardot, Mulesoft,  IDE, Git, Public Sector Solutions, Tableau, Agentforce, Data Cloud

This position is contingent upon contract award