About the role

What will you do at Cherokee Federal?

Data Engineer, Senior

***As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a U.S.

Citizen AND an active TS/SCI clearance***

As our Data Engineer, you'll build and enhance Salesforce solutions that power

enterprise case management, workflow automation, document-centric processes, and

data-driven decision-making in a regulated federal environment. You'll develop

secure, scalable capabilities using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows,

and integrations while also supporting Salesforce data migration efforts by

extracting, cleansing, transforming, validating, and loading data. You'll

develop ETL processes, SQL queries, automation, and reporting solutions that

ensure data quality, accuracy, governance, and successful deployments. Working

closely with business stakeholders, architects, developers, analysts, and

security/compliance teams, you'll translate business requirements into scalable

Salesforce solutions and high-quality data outcomes.

Details, Compensation &

Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Data Engineer, Senior: $160,000-175,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible

benefits as provided.

Benefits

are subject to change with or without notice.

Onsite 5 days a week is required. Greater Washington, DC area.

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in

a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! We are accepting applications for

this future anticipated need.

Responsibilities

Include:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, troubleshoot
complex technical issues, and implement enhancements that improve platform
performance, security, and user experience.
* Support and leads Salesforce data migration efforts by extracting, cleansing,
transforming, validating, and loading data while ensuring data quality and
integrity throughout the migration lifecycle.
* Develops ETL processes, SQL queries, and automation scripts to support data
mapping, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and successful Salesforce
deployments.
* Design and develop Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components
(LWC), SOQL/SOSL, and declarative tools (Flows, validation rules, approval
processes).
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand and document requirements and
compile structured and unstructured data in the cloud, ensuring its quality,
accuracy, and reasonableness.
* Analyze historical data to surface trends and insights using advanced
analytical methods.
* Develop and implement business processes, automation, tooling, and scripting
that assist in data governance.
* Collaborate with technical teams to make decisions together and troubleshoot
issues.
* Implement case and task management capabilities, including lifecycle states,
assignments, escalations, SLAs, and structured workflows.
* Build and maintain document workflow and approvals, including metadata
capture, routing, retention considerations, and auditability.
* Develop and optimize secure data models (objects, relationships, sharing) to
support complex operational and investigative processes.
* Integrate Salesforce with enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs,
event-driven patterns, platform events, and/or middleware (e.g., MuleSoft or
comparable integration platforms).
* Support data migration from legacy systems: mapping, transformation support,
loading, reconciliation, and defect remediation.
* Implement reporting, dashboards, and audit-support features to meet
compliance and operational reporting needs.
* Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to implement platform
controls aligned to federal requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP-aligned
environments), including logging, access controls, and secure configuration.
* Ensure solutions meet Section 508 / accessibility requirements and follow
Salesforce UX best practices.
* Participate in Agile delivery: estimation, sprint planning, code reviews,
demos, and documentation.
* Contribute to DevOps practices using CI/CD, version control, and automated
testing.
Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:
* Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of hands-on Salesforce
Developer experience.
* Strong skills in Apex, LWC, Lightning, and Salesforce configuration (Flows,
security model, approvals).
* Experience designing and consuming APIs and building integrations with
external systems.
* Experience supporting data migration efforts (data mapping, loads,
validation/reconciliation).
* Working knowledge of Salesforce security fundamentals: profiles/permission
sets, sharing, role hierarchy, field-level security, and audit
considerations.
* Experience working in Agile teams and using source control (e.g., Git).
* Strong documentation and communication skills developed in regulated,
high-security environments.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
* Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Company Information:
HESFP, LLC is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned
federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted
partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on
building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the
government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about HESFP, visit
cherokee-federal.com.
#CherokeeFederal #LI-KB1
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military
transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Similar searchable job titles:
* Salesforce Developer
* Salesforce Platform Developer
* Senior Salesforce Developer
* Salesforce Engineer
* Salesforce Development, Data Migration, ETL & Integrations
Keywords:
* Apex
* Lightning Web Components
* MuleSoft
* TS/SCI
* Data Migration
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other
status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military
installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee
Federal.
Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in
a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! We are accepting applications for
this future anticipated need.

Which skills does this role require?

SalesforceApexLightning Web ComponentsData MigrationETLSQLFlowsAPI IntegrationData GovernanceAgileGitSecurity ComplianceNISTFedRAMPSection 508CI/CDAPIRESTSOAPMuleSoftTS/SCICase ManagementWorkflow AutomationCloudData ModelingDevOpsSecurityComplianceReportingDashboardsMetadataAuditabilityREST APIsAccessibility

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