Salesforce Principal Engineer / Architect (Contract to Hire)

Job Description

Job Title: Salesforce Principal Engineer / Architect (Contract to Hire)

Location: Columbus, OH (Remote to start w/ monthly travel; Hybrid Tue–Thu onsite required after 6 months)

Contract Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire

Rate: $90–$100/hour (W-2 only)

Employment Type: W-2 (U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only — no visa sponsorships)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Salesforce Principal Engineer to join a fast-paced, mission-driven enterprise transformation program within the utilities sector. This role will focus on Salesforce Field Service architecture, APEX code review, technical coaching, and integration support — particularly around MuleSoft. The engineer will help build out scalable and secure solutions, support Agile delivery, and play a key leadership role in transitioning from outsourced vendors to internal teams. This is a hybrid role (onsite Tue–Thu) after 6 months with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and system optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide architectural guidance and conduct APEX code reviews and coaching across Salesforce Field Service implementations.

Build and manage technical roadmaps, system documentation, and application health reviews.

Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, and outsourced technical staff to maintain high system integrity and alignment with enterprise standards.

Lead software lifecycle management, including development, release, and documentation processes.

Oversee integration strategy and troubleshooting, with a strong dependency on MuleSoft for system connectivity.

Partner with business and technical teams to ensure cross-platform functionality and support complex Field Service business use cases.

Ensure compliance with internal architecture standards, update design artifacts, and contribute to the technology roadmap.

Lead knowledge transfer, mentorship, and support training of new team members as part of long-term insourcing strategy.

Technical Requirements:

Fluent in APEX coding and code review

Deep understanding of Salesforce Field Service and associated configuration/integration models.

Proficient in REST and SOAP APIs and integration using MuleSoft

10+ years of experience in Salesforce engineering or architecture

Experience working in hybrid/on-prem and cloud environments

Familiarity with legacy systems and modern computing architectures

Experience managing technology costs and evaluating platform effectiveness

Non-Technical Requirements:

Strong ability to present to senior leadership and technical staff

Excellent written documentation and communication skills

Ability to collaborate across business, operations, and IT teams in a matrixed environment

Experience working in or managing Agile DevOps teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting digital field service or work and asset management initiatives

Background in the utility or energy sector

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Hybrid remote