Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer with a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing secure and scalable business solutions within Salesforce CRM. The ideal candidate will collaborate with technical managers, architects, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver high-quality technical solutions.

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano, TX.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability and security.
• Collaborate with technical managers, architects, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Develop high-level designs for business requirements and create prototypes to demonstrate solution design.
• Write and maintain Apex programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Lightning components, Flows, and APIs.
• Integrate Salesforce with cloud-based and on-premises applications using standard and custom REST APIs.
• Utilize source control and release management tools such as GitHub and Copado.
• Apply Agile development methodologies, including SCRUM, throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in Salesforce development and security.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
• Strong expertise in Apex, LWC, Lightning components, Flows, Security, Sales Cloud, FSC, and APIs.
• Experience in the Banking domain; FSC certification preferred.
• Familiarity with source control and release management tools (GitHub, Copado).
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Salesforce certifications such as PD1, App Builder, Sales/Service Cloud Consultant are an added advantage.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $64,734- $116,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.