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Senior Application Programming Developer

Sophos

Senior Application Programming Developer

Posted 2 Days Ago

Hiring Remotely in Dallas, TX, USA

In-Office or Remote

157K-184K Annually

Senior level

Security • Software

The Role

Design, develop, configure, customize, and integrate enterprise Salesforce applications using Apex and related tools. Analyze requirements, build proof-of-concepts, lead estimations and development assignments, create testing documentation, manage project deliverables, and resolve complex technical issues. Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, advise leadership and users, and collaborate with stakeholders and Agile teams.

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About Us

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Reports to HQ at 3090 Nowitzki Way, Dallas, TX 75219. Telecommuting permissible from home office anywhere in the U.S.

What You Will Do

Design and develop enterprise-grade applications and solutions on the Salesforce platform, including configuration, customization, and integration.

Build and present proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate feasibility and address business challenges identified by stakeholders and product owners.

Analyze complex business and functional requirements; design scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications following industry best practices.

Lead estimation efforts for complex development projects and track progress against defined milestones.

Conduct in-depth analysis of business problems using data and testing frameworks; evaluate and document test results to support quality assurance efforts.

Create and maintain testing scripts and documentation for ongoing quality and reproducibility.

Plan, coordinate, and lead assignments related to Salesforce application development across cross-functional teams.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using Apex and related Salesforce development tools; manage project timelines and deliverables.

Provide guidance, mentorship, and code reviews for junior developers; assist with training and task delegation.

Act as a technical consultant to IT leadership and user groups on Salesforce capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

Participate in requirement-gathering sessions, stakeholder meetings, and daily Agile scrum calls for sprint planning and progress updates.

Lead the resolution of complex technical issues, review peer code contributions, and document implementation frameworks and changes for future reference.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related technical field (or foreign degree equivalent) and 5 years of experience with application development.

At least 5 years of experience with Salesforce.com (SFDC) configuration and customization and CRM development.

At least 5 years of experience with Apex programming language, Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and RESTful APIs.

At least 5 years of experience using Maven, Ant, Jenkins, and GitHub for CI/CD and version control.

At least 5 years of experience with Agile development methodologies and JIRA.

At least 5 years of experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles, data structures and algorithms.

In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $156,998 to $184,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.  A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Resumes to: J. Boyer [email protected]

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

Data Protection

If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or foreign degree equivalent
5 years of experience with application development
5 years of experience with Salesforce.com configuration and customization and CRM development
5 years of experience with Apex programming
5 years of experience with Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and RESTful APIs
5 years of experience using Maven, Ant, Jenkins, and GitHub for CI/CD and version control
5 years of experience with Agile development methodologies and JIRA
5 years of experience with Object-Oriented Design principles, data structures, and algorithms
Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Sophos Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sophos and has not been reviewed or approved by Sophos.

Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is positioned as broad, with company-wide wellness days plus dedicated learning days and paid volunteer time.
Parental & Family Support — Family-related leave appears more comprehensive than baseline offerings, including paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and extended bereavement leave.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is emphasized through always-available assistance resources and a Calm subscription, suggesting a lifestyle-oriented benefits approach.

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The Company

HQ: Abingdon

3,747 Employees

Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Cybersecurity Evolved. As a worldwide leader in next-generation cybersecurity, Sophos protects nearly 400,000 organizations of all sizes in more than 150 countries from today’s most advanced cyberthreats. Powered by SophosLabs – a global threat intelligence and data science team – Sophos’ cloud-native and AI-enhanced solutions secure endpoints (laptops, servers and mobile devices) and networks against evolving cybercriminal tactics and techniques, including automated and active-adversary breaches, ransomware, malware, exploits, data exfiltration, phishing, and more.