Salesforce Developer job description template

Last updated 2026-10-22

Short answer

A good Salesforce developer job description lists concrete responsibilities, separates required from preferred skills, names the tools and states contract type, location and work authorization. Use the template below and edit the bracketed fields.

Staffing teams write or rewrite job descriptions all the time: to post a requirement, to brief a recruiter or to tailor a resume. This Salesforce developer template is a starting point built from the skills and tools that decide a fit.

Copy-ready job description

Edit the bracketed fields for your requirement.

Salesforce Developer

About the role
We are looking for a Salesforce Developer to join our team. You will build custom features with Apex, Lightning Web Components and Flow.

Responsibilities
- Build custom features with Apex, Lightning Web Components and Flow.
- Integrate Salesforce with other systems through APIs.
- Write test classes and manage deployments between sandboxes.
- Work within governor limits and optimize queries.
- Support admins and business users on changes.

Required
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components
- SOQL
- Flows
- Integrations (REST/SOAP)

Preferred
- Platform Developer I/II certification
- MuleSoft
- CPQ
- Experience Cloud

Tools and stack
Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL and SOSL, Salesforce CLI and DX, Git, Platform Events or MuleSoft

Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]

Responsibilities explained

Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.

  • Build custom features with Apex, Lightning Web Components and Flow.
  • Integrate Salesforce with other systems through APIs.
  • Write test classes and manage deployments between sandboxes.
  • Work within governor limits and optimize queries.
  • Support admins and business users on changes.

Required skills

Treat these as the screen. If a candidate cannot speak to them, they are rarely a fit.

  • Apex
  • Lightning Web Components
  • SOQL
  • Flows
  • Integrations (REST/SOAP)

Preferred skills

Use these to rank candidates who meet the required list.

  • Platform Developer I/II certification
  • MuleSoft
  • CPQ
  • Experience Cloud

Other titles this role appears under

Search and post under the variants your clients use.

  • Salesforce Developer
  • Salesforce Engineer
  • Apex Developer
  • Salesforce Technical Lead

Seniority guide

Pick the level you need and state it plainly in the posting.

  • Junior: builds components and triggers with guidance.
  • Mid: owns features and integrations.
  • Senior: designs the org architecture and mentors developers.

Tailoring a resume to this description

When you submit a consultant, mirror the required skills and tools in the summary and the most recent role, using only experience the candidate really has. MatchWire’s resume tailoring drafts this from the candidate’s stored work history and the posting.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a job description be?

Long enough to list the responsibilities, required and preferred skills, tools and logistics, usually 300 to 500 words.

Should I list a rate in the description?

If the client allows it, a range helps candidates self-select. Otherwise state it as “rate to be discussed” and confirm it before submitting.