Salesforce Devops Engineer

Red Cedar Consultancy, LLC is focused on enhancing and modernizing the Recruiting Information Support System for a global client base. The Salesforce DevOps Engineer will manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and ensure compliance with federal security standards while transitioning to a Salesforce-based CRM.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Flosum for Salesforce metadata, code, and configuration deployments across multiple environments (dev, QA, staging, production) in FedRAMP Moderate Salesforce Government Cloud instances
• Implement and maintain source-driven development workflows, including version control integration (Git), branching strategies, automated merges, and intelligent conflict resolution within Flosum
• Ensure all deployments comply with FedRAMP Moderate controls (NIST 800-53), including change management, audit logging, separation of duties, and secure promotion processes
• Automate testing, validation, and rollback procedures to minimize risk and downtime during releases
• Collaborate with Salesforce developers, admins, architects, and security teams to enforce best practices for metadata management, org shape alignment, dependency handling, and environment synchronization
• Monitor deployment pipelines, release health, and system performance; identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase velocity and reliability
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of DevOps processes, pipelines, compliance artifacts, and runbooks to support audits and continuous monitoring requirements
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation for deployment-related issues in production environments
• Stay current with Flosum features, Salesforce release updates, FedRAMP guidance, and emerging Salesforce DevOps tools/best practices

Requirements:

• Salesforce Developer Certification (e.g., Platform Developer I or II) – required
• CompTIA Security+ Certification – required
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Salesforce development, administration, or DevOps
• 2+ years of experience implementing and managing Salesforce DevOps processes, preferably in regulated or government environments
• Proven expertise with Flosum (or comparable Salesforce-native DevOps tools like Salesforce DevOps Center) for CI/CD, version control, release management, and compliance enforcement
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, metadata types, change sets, packages, and deployment best practices
• Experience working in FedRAMP Moderate environments (Salesforce Government Cloud or equivalent), including familiarity with NIST 800-53 controls, continuous monitoring, and compliance documentation
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git), branching/merging strategies, and integration with DevOps platforms
• Solid scripting/automation skills (e.g., Apex, Python, shell scripting, or similar for custom automation)
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Additional Salesforce certifications (e.g., Platform App Builder, Architect certifications, or DevOps-focused credentials)
• Experience with other Salesforce DevOps tools (e.g., Copado, Gearset, AutoRABIT) – transferable skills to Flosum highly valued
• Familiarity with FedRAMP High environments, DoD SRG/IL levels, or other federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST RMF)
• Knowledge of containerization, cloud infrastructure (AWS GovCloud), or infrastructure-as-code concepts applied to Salesforce
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, UI) in Salesforce