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Pearson

Senior Software Engineer

🇺🇸 Remote - New York, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $145K - $160K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ September 22nd, 2026
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Pearson is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Senior Salesforce Developer) to design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions. The Senior Software Engineer leads Agentforce-powered AI solutions and Data Cloud integration strategies while building Apex classes, Lightning Web Components, and robust API integrations. The role also mentors junior developers and establishes AI governance, security, and compliance standards.
  • Lead the design and development of complex Salesforce solutions
  • Build and maintain Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components, and SOQL/SOSL queries
  • Lead design and implementation of Agentforce-powered AI solutions and agent orchestration patterns
  • Lead integration and activation strategies using Salesforce Data Cloud, including identity resolution
  • Design robust REST/SOAP API integrations and support CI/CD pipelines and release management
  • Enforce development best practices and conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
  • Establish AI governance, security, and compliance standards for Agentforce implementations
  • Salary range: $145,000-$160,000, plus an annual incentive program

Senior Software Engineer Full Description

Position: Senior Software Engineer (Senior Salesforce Developer)
Employer: Pearson
Location: Remote
Salary: $145,000 - $160,000, plus an annual incentive program
Pearson is seeking a highly skilled Senior Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural thinking, and leadership in delivering intelligent, data-driven capabilities leveraging Salesforce technologies, including Agentforce and Data Cloud.
Core Development:
  • Lead the design and development of complex Salesforce solutions
  • Build and maintain Apex classes, triggers, and SOQL/SOSL queries
  • Develop Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura components, and Visualforce pages
  • Architect scalable automation using Flows and platform tools
  • Design and implement robust integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware)
  • Enforce development best practices, coding standards, and governance; conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and release management
AI & Agentforce Leadership:
  • Lead design and implementation of Agentforce-powered solutions
  • Define AI agent architecture, behaviors, and orchestration patterns
  • Integrate Agentforce with Flows, Apex, Data Cloud, and external systems
  • Establish AI governance, security, and compliance standards
Data Cloud Responsibilities:
  • Lead integration and activation strategies using Salesforce Data Cloud
  • Design data ingestion, identity resolution, and harmonization models
  • Implement calculated insights, segmentation, and real-time activation
  • Ensure data quality, compliance, privacy, and governance
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of Salesforce development experience
  • Deep expertise in Apex, Triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SOSL, Salesforce Flows & Automation, and Salesforce APIs & Integrations
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, governor limits, and the security model
  • Experience with DevOps, Salesforce DX, CI/CD pipelines
  • Hands-on experience with Agentforce / Salesforce AI capabilities
  • Experience implementing or supporting Salesforce Data Cloud