Senior Salesforce Developer
ZipStaff· Staffing & Recruiting· Sep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Phoenix, AZ
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Contract
Senior
$38–$40/hr
7+ years exp
Job description
Job Title: Senior Salesforce Developer (Public Sector)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid — local to Phoenix or open to relocation required)
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to support application development for a state government agency in Phoenix.
This is contract-to-hire. You must be eligible to convert to a full-time employee. The agency cannot sponsor visas. Work is hybrid (office + remote) and limited to candidates already local to Phoenix.
You will design, build, and maintain Salesforce solutions—and related integrations on MuleSoft, Microsoft SQL, and Oracle—working with business analysts and functional users to deliver agency-critical capabilities.
What You’ll Do:
• Design, customize, maintain, and enhance Salesforce applications using sound architecture and coding standards.
• Partner with business analysts and functional users to gather requirements and deliver customizations, fixes, and updates.
• Build and support solutions on Salesforce, MuleSoft, Microsoft SQL, and Oracle.
• Analyze and reverse-engineer existing code to apply fixes and implement changes.
• Participate in planning, design, development, and implementation of new applications.
• Keep interfaces and programs current with technology directives and agency statutes, regulations, and rules.
• Write technical documentation and application specifications.
• Implement agency-critical Salesforce solutions using Agile methods and source control.
• Assess existing systems and refactor or redesign for a more optimal solution.
• Work with crossfunctional teams to support development and test environments.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory information for mixed audiences.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 7+ years of professional development experience.
• Minimum 3 years as lead developer on one or more Salesforce implementations.
• Hands-on Salesforce development, configuration, and administration.
• Experience developing Salesforce Public Sector Solutions applications and APIs.
• Advanced MuleSoft integration experience.
• Relational database experience (Oracle and/or SQL Server).
• Experience with Agile delivery and source control.
• Ability to refactor and redesign existing Salesforce solutions.
• Strong written/verbal communication and stakeholder skills.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and able to work a hybrid schedule.
• Must be eligible to convert to full-time employment with the agency.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future (the agency cannot sponsor).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior state or local government Salesforce work.
• Experience documenting for regulatory / statutory change.
• Microsoft SQL and Oracle on the same program.
Benefits:
• Healthcare insurance (employee-only).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients. To apply, submit your resume highlighting Salesforce development, Public Sector Solutions, MuleSoft, and lead-implementation work. Phoenix-local candidates only.
Pay: $38 - $40 per hour
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Dental
Vision
401(K)
Paid Time Off
Professional Development