MongoDB

Senior Engineer - GTM Tech

MongoDB · India

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • $150,000 / year
  • India

Job highlights

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable Salesforce CRM solutions.
  • Collaborate with global teams in an Agile setting.
  • Drive engineering best practices and platform governance.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Leverage AI tools for productivity and code quality.

About the role

Senior Engineer - GTM Tech

The IT SaaS Engineering Team plays a critical role in optimizing MongoDB sales processes, streamlining customer interactions, and maximizing the efficiency of our sales efforts. By leveraging Salesforce, the team ensures that business users have the tools, automation, security, and governance needed to effectively manage customer relationships, support operational processes, and drive business growth.

With deep expertise in Salesforce development, platform governance, automation, and system operations, the team continuously enhances the CRM platform to meet evolving business needs. The team partners closely with stakeholders across Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, Security, Compliance, and Engineering to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable Salesforce solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Salesforce Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable CRM solutions that support MongoDB’s Sales organization. This role combines strong hands-on Salesforce development, solution design, cross-functional collaboration, and a modern engineering mindset to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions across the core Salesforce platform.

What you’ll do

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable Salesforce solutions across the core CRM platform, including custom development, automation, and integrations
  • Partner with business stakeholders, program managers, and technical teams to understand requirements and translate them into secure, maintainable, and scalable technical solutions
  • Own delivery across the full solution lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support
  • Collaborate closely with globally distributed engineering teams to deliver reliable, secure, and well-governed solutions in an Agile environment
  • Drive strong engineering practices across code quality, documentation, release management, and platform governance
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance, simplify architecture, reduce technical debt, and strengthen the overall Salesforce operating model
  • Troubleshoot complex technical and production issues and deliver sustainable, long-term fixes
  • Stay current with Salesforce platform capabilities, engineering best practices, and emerging technologies, and apply them thoughtfully to improve delivery quality
  • Leverage AI-powered engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Agentforce, Claude Code, Cursor, and similar capabilities to improve productivity, code quality, troubleshooting and documentation, while using sound judgment around security, privacy, and responsible AI usage

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, document, and deploy high-quality Salesforce solutions aligned with business needs and engineering best practices
  • Support enhancements, break/fix issues, and ongoing maintenance across Salesforce applications and related integrations
  • Investigate technical and integration issues and work closely with development, operations, admin, and business teams to resolve them effectively
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders and teammates on delivery status, technical challenges, and solution options
  • Manage multiple priorities effectively while ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
  • Research new platform capabilities, prototypes, and engineering approaches that can improve the Salesforce ecosystem
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and administrators where needed
  • Build strong working relationships across teams and contribute positively to a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 9+ years of experience in Salesforce development and enterprise application engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), JavaScript, Flows, SOQL, APIs, and Salesforce platform customization
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, governor limits, declarative automation, integration patterns, and scalable solution design
  • Experience with CI/CD, deployment processes, code refactoring, and performance optimization in Salesforce environments
  • Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems using APIs, ETL tools, and automation platforms
  • Salesforce Platform Developer II certification strongly preferred; additional certifications such as JavaScript Developer, Advanced Administrator, Application Architect, or System Architect are a plus
  • Good understanding of AI-powered and agentic development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Agentforce, and similar platforms, with the ability to use them effectively to improve productivity, troubleshooting, documentation, and solution delivery

Success Measures

  • In 3 months, you will: Develop a strong understanding of MongoDB’s Salesforce ecosystem, business processes, and current implementations by working closely with senior engineers and stakeholders
  • In 6 months, you will: Successfully deliver one or more critical Salesforce initiatives and establish yourself as a trusted technical contributor within the Sales Apps team
  • In 12 months, you will: Become a go-to engineer for key Salesforce solutions, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and contribute meaningfully to the scalability, quality, and long-term evolution of the CRM platform

About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 60,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.

Key skills/competency

  • Salesforce Development
  • Apex
  • Lightning Web Components (LWC)
  • Salesforce Architecture
  • CRM Solutions
  • API Integrations
  • Agile Environment
  • Technical Documentation
  • Platform Governance
  • AI-powered Engineering Tools

Skills & topics

  • Salesforce
  • Senior Engineer
  • GTM Tech
  • CRM
  • Apex
  • LWC
  • Salesforce Development
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Agile
  • Technical Lead

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your 9+ years of Salesforce development experience, Apex, LWC, and AI tool proficiency.
  • Showcase certifications: Emphasize your Salesforce Platform Developer II certification, or other relevant credentials.
  • Quantify achievements: Use data to demonstrate your impact on scalable solutions and process improvements.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss Salesforce architecture, governor limits, and integration patterns.
  • Demonstrate collaboration: Highlight experience working with cross-functional and globally distributed teams.

Technical preparation

Master Apex, LWC, and SOQL for complex solutions.,Practice Salesforce integration patterns and API usage.,Familiarize with CI/CD and Salesforce deployment tools.,Experiment with AI tools like Cursor and Claude Code.

Behavioral questions

Describe a complex Salesforce issue you resolved.,How do you mentor junior engineers and administrators?,Share an example of improving system performance.,How do you collaborate with global and cross-functional teams?

Frequently asked questions

What specific Salesforce development skills are most critical for this Senior Engineer role at MongoDB?
For the Senior Salesforce Engineer position at MongoDB, strong hands-on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), JavaScript, Flows, SOQL, and APIs is crucial. A deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, governor limits, declarative automation, integration patterns, and scalable solution design is also highly valued.
How important are AI-powered engineering tools in the application process for the Senior Salesforce Engineer at MongoDB?
MongoDB specifically mentions the importance of understanding and utilizing AI-powered and agentic development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Agentforce. Candidates are expected to demonstrate how they can effectively use these tools to enhance productivity, code quality, troubleshooting, and documentation.
What is the expected career progression for a Senior Salesforce Engineer at MongoDB after 12 months?
Within 12 months, a successful Senior Salesforce Engineer at MongoDB is expected to become a go-to expert for key Salesforce solutions, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and significantly contribute to the scalability, quality, and long-term evolution of the CRM platform.
Does MongoDB offer remote work options for the Senior Salesforce Engineer position?
The job description mentions collaboration with 'globally distributed engineering teams' and offices worldwide, but does not explicitly state whether this role is remote, hybrid, or on-site. Candidates should inquire about the specific work arrangement during the application process.
What are the minimum education and experience requirements for the Senior Salesforce Engineer role at MongoDB?
The minimum requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and at least 9 years of experience in Salesforce development and enterprise application engineering.
What certifications are preferred for the Senior Salesforce Engineer position at MongoDB?
A Salesforce Platform Developer II certification is strongly preferred. Additional certifications such as JavaScript Developer, Advanced Administrator, Application Architect, or System Architect are also considered a plus.
How does MongoDB approach CI/CD and deployment for Salesforce solutions?
The role requires experience with CI/CD, deployment processes, code refactoring, and performance optimization in Salesforce environments. This indicates a commitment to modern development practices for ensuring reliable and efficient solution delivery.