Staff Engineer – SFDC & Integrations (Hybrid in South San Francisco)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Engineer specializing in Salesforce (SFDC) and systems integrations to join our technology team locally at the South San Francisco, California office. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving the architecture and delivery of integration solutions using platforms like Django, MuleSoft and Workato. You will also leverage your expertise in customizable product lines and deep understanding of integration to eCommerce and ERP systems to ensure scalable, robust, and flexible cross-functional solutions that support our business operations and evolving product offerings.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Solution Architecture
- Serve as the technical authority for SFDC and integration initiatives across the organization.
- Architect, design, and implement scalable integrations between Salesforce, ERP systems, and other enterprise applications using MuleSoft, Workato, and related platforms.
- Lead technical design sessions, review design and code, and ensure adherence to best practices and security standards.
- 100% Hands-on, open to triaging and troubleshooting Production Issues as they surface, working with global business users and dev engineers.
Integration & Customization
- Develop, maintain, and optimize integration flows to support end-to-end business processes and data synchronization.
- Enable and enhance customizable product lines through robust system integrations and process automation.
- Ensure that integrations are resilient, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements.
ERP & Product Line Expertise
- Leverage structural knowledge of ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) to drive integration strategies and process improvements.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Business Operations teams to support configurable product offerings and customer-specific requirements.
Mentorship & Collaboration
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex technical issues across systems.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant industry experience in enterprise application development with a strong focus on Salesforce (SFDC).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing integrations using Java-based frameworks, Workato, or similar iPaaS solutions.
- Extensive experience with customizable or configurable product lines in a SaaS or enterprise environment.
- 5+ years of experience and a strong structural understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of Salesforce platform (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, custom objects, Apex, Lightning, etc.).
- Expertise with REST/SOAP APIs, ETL processes, and integration best practices.
- Experience with middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Workato, Dell Boomi, or similar).
- Proficient in system architecture, data modeling, and solution design.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
Additional Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to drive projects from concept to completion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce certifications (e.g., Platform Developer II, Integration Architect, Application Architect).
- MuleSoft Certified Developer or Workato Automation Pro certifications.
- Experience in regulated industries (life sciences, manufacturing, etc.).
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.
At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.
Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.
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What We Do
Twist Bioscience is a synthetic biology company based in South San Francisco, California. The company has developed a proprietary silicon-based manufacturing process for the production of synthetic DNA.
Twist Bioscience serves Life Science researchers who are changing the world for the better. Coming from diverse fields of medicine, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, scientists use our synthetic genes, oligo pools, and NGS target enrichment to better lives and improve the sustainability of the planet.
Twist Bioscience is uniquely positioned to help accelerate these efforts by providing precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable. Our technology overcomes inefficiencies and enables cost-effective, rapid, precise, high-throughput DNA synthesis and sequencing. We offer both the quality and quantity researchers need now to rapidly realize opportunities ahead.
