Salesforce DevOps Automation Engineer

Salesforce DevOps Automation Engineer

Location:

Bangalore, India - Hybrid

Company Overview:

Rootstock Software is a global provider of Manufacturing Cloud ERP, empowering hundreds of manufacturers to turbocharge their operations in today’s dynamic, post-pandemic world. Natively built on the Salesforce Platform, Rootstock delivers a future-proof solution to scale your enterprise for rapid growth. With it, manufacturers gain the agility to continually transform their businesses to meet evolving customer needs, navigate emerging challenges, and accelerate success. The connectivity of Rootstock gives manufacturers 360° visibility to collaborate with suppliers, trading partners, and the broader value chain. 

We are seeking a Salesforce DevOps Automation Engineer to join our team in Bangalore, India. NOTE: The office space is yet to be built, but the expectation is that once built, the candidate will be able to work from the office as needed. Virtual daily communication is expected with the team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Salesforce DevOps Automation Engineer to join our team, specializing in the development, automation, and management of First-Generation and Second-Generation Managed Packages (1GP & 2GP) on the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Salesforce development, metadata management, and DevOps practices, with a focus on automating package creation, deployment, and testing processes. You will play a critical role in streamlining the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality Salesforce applications, leveraging tools like the Salesforce CLI, Metadata API, and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain automated pipelines for 1GP and 2GP package creation, including metadata retrieval, deployment, package version creation, and testing, using the Salesforce CLI and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Node.js).
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions to automate 1GP and 2GP package development, deployment, and release processes.
• Automate validation of deployments and package versions, incorporating error handling and logging for robust pipelines.
• Automate testing in scratch orgs and test orgs, ensuring Apex test coverage meets Salesforce requirements (>75%) and resolving test failures.
• Integrate and maintain version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage metadata, scripts, and configuration files, ensuring traceability and collaboration.
• Configure and manage the License Management App (LMA) to track package installations, license status, and feature usage across subscriber orgs.
• Implement feature parameters using Apex and custom objects to enable/disable features and track metrics (e.g., usage limits).
• Support migration strategies from 1GP to 2GP Managed Packages, leveraging modern development practices like modular packaging and scratch orgs.
• Provide recommendations for adopting 2GP for new projects while maintaining existing 1GP solutions.
• Collaborate with Salesforce developers, architects, and product managers to align 1GP and 2GP package development with business requirements.
• Document automation workflows, package configurations, and post-install instructions to support internal teams and subscribers.
• Communicate upgrade impacts and coordinate with subscribers to ensure smooth package installations and upgrades.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a Salesforce developer or DevOps engineer, with at least 2 years focused on 1GP & 2GP package development and management.
• Proven experience automating Salesforce workflows using the Salesforce CLI and Metadata API.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g.,GitHub Actions) for Salesforce deployments.
• Familiarity with managing Salesforce namespaces, package versioning, and license management via the LMA.
• Experience with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce metadata components (e.g., custom objects, flows).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Salesforce CLI (sfdx or sf) for package creation, metadata retrieval/deployment, and testing.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Node.js for automating Salesforce deployment workflows.
• Expertise in creating and managing package.xml manifests and Salesforce DX project structures.
• Knowledge of Apex programming, including InstallHandler implementation for post-install scripts.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems for metadata and script management.
• Familiarity with Salesforce APIs (e.g., Metadata API, SOAP API) for programmatic package and license management.
• Understanding of Salesforce security models, including permission sets, profiles, and API access controls.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Salesforce Platform Developer I or II
• Salesforce Administrator
• Salesforce Architect certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge Salesforce projects, delivering scalable applications to a global customer base.
• Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and architects in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, including Salesforce certifications and training.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
• This position is eligible for Rootstock's company-wide bonus program and non-traditional equity as part of the total compensation package.

In all we do, our four guiding principles, based on our core values, light the way:

Trust is the cornerstone of our organization, built through integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Resourcefulness: We believe in being resourceful - thinking creatively and adapting to challenges with agility.

We believe in taking Ownership of our actions, decisions, and their outcomes.

Collaboration is the key to our collective success. We believe that working together with respect, openness, and shared purpose enables us to achieve more than we could individually.