System Administrator II; Salesforce API Integration

System Administrator II (Salesforce API Integration) – VT Group (VTG)

Location:

Arlington, VA (hybrid – remote or onsite)

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 translate business requirements into effective Salesforce solutions, ensuring high performance, security, and compliance. This full‑time direct hire position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Administer and manage the Salesforce environment to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction for internal users and external Experience Cloud portal users.
• Develop Salesforce solutions 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 standards across all integrations.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
• Maintain current Salesforce certifications via Trailhead’s maintenance exams.
• Acquire additional Salesforce certifications as required, minimum one per performance period.

• 3‑7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Salesforce Administrator experience with a deep understanding of the platform, including Experience Cloud features (Functions, Logic Apps, API Management).
• Hands‑on experience with Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Bulk API) and integration patterns.
• Proficiency working with JSON, XML, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a small dev team or larger contract team.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented focus on delivering high‑quality solutions.
• Self‑starter with strong organizational skills.
• Creative problem‑solver with a passion for learning.
• Team‑oriented and adaptable to quick pivots and changing priorities.
• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office 365, focused on Excel.
• Must have and maintain a Secret‑level security clearance.

• 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, Mule Soft,  IDE, Git, Public Sector Solutions, Tableau, Agentforce, Data Cloud.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior Level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing

This position is contingent upon contract award.