Lead Application Developer

Arthur J. Gallagher · Rolling Meadows

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work.

Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

How you'll make an impact

The Salesforce Senior Application Developer serves as the primary technical authority and platform owner for the enterprise Salesforce Platform with strong focus on Salesforce’s Revenue Cloud Advanced/ CPQ capabilities.

This cross-functional role combines solution architecture, technical governance, and hands-on engineering leadership. The candidate will be responsible for defining end-to-end technical designs, establishing scalable architecture standards, governing product catalog and pricing frameworks, and delivering high-quality Salesforce solutions using both declarative and programmatic approaches.

The ideal candidate must possess strong requirement analysis skills, be a quick learner, embrace AI usage and have hands-on experience with modern development tools such as VS Code, Git, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Copilot.

This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams to drive scalable enterprise platform solutions and integration strategies.

Technical Architecture & Solution Design

Design and architect scalable Salesforce solutions aligned with enterprise standards and business requirements.
Define end-to-end technical architecture across Salesforce platform capabilities including Revenue Cloud Advanced.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and implementation strategies.
Lead solution design sessions, architectural reviews, and technical best practice discussions.
Establish architecture patterns, coding standards, and governance processes.

Application Development

Develop and support Salesforce applications using:

Apex Classes & Triggers
Lightning Web Components (LWC)
Aura Components
Salesforce Flows & Automation
OmniStudio / Digital Process Automation

Design robust integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement scalable long-term solutions.
Support CI/CD deployment processes, release management, and environment strategies.

Platform Governance & Technical Leadership

Establish clear standards for declarative vs. programmatic development approaches.
Govern scalable configuration frameworks and custom extension strategies.
Utilize VS Code, Git, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Copilot (AI) to streamline development activities.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise development standards.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and stakeholder teams within Agile delivery models.

Database & Integration

Build and optimize Salesforce Integrations with external applications and enterprise systems.
Good to have experience with SQL Server databases, queries, and data processing.
Support enterprise data migration and large data handling strategies.

About You

Salesforce Expertise

Salesforce Architecture & Solution Design
Salesforce Core & Industry Clouds:

Sales Cloud
Service Cloud
Lightning Experience
Revenue Cloud Advanced/ CPQ Expertise

Advanced Development Skills

Apex Classes & Triggers
Lightning Web Components (LWC)
Aura Components
Salesforce Flows & Automation
OmniStudio / Digital Process Automation
SOQL/SOSL
Salesforce Security & Sharing Model
REST/SOAP API Integrations
Deployment & Release Management
Experience with Large Data Volumes (LDV)

Tools & Technologies

VS Code
Git
Azure DevOps
GitHub Copilot (AI)
CI/CD Pipelines
Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

App development/programming
Database design
System architecture & integration
Communication and stakeholder management skills
Root cause analysis
Product development management
Product portfolio management

Salesforce Certifications preferred:

Application Architect
System Architect
Platform Developer I / II

Strong experience with Salesforce Revenue Cloud Advanced/ CPQ implementations.
Experienced usage of AI tools to assist with development
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Quick learner with ability to adapt to evolving technologies and business processes.
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives across teams.

Nice to Have

SQL Server database knowledge
Experience in enterprise integrations and middleware platforms

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)