[Hiring] Full-Stack Software Systems Engineer Contractor @Opal Group

Role Description

The Software Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining internal systems and integrations that support Opal Group’s operations and long-term automation initiatives. The primary objective of this role is to develop scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions that streamline business processes, reduce manual work, and improve system reliability across departments.

This role operates independently and owns the full development lifecycle from requirements through deployment and ongoing support. Solutions may include Salesforce development, system integrations, internal automation tools, and business-critical workflows used across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, development plans, and delivered solutions
• Design and implement scalable system architectures that minimize operational risk and long-term maintenance
• Develop and maintain Salesforce customizations, automation, and integrations
• Build and maintain API-based integrations across platforms including Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Zoom, WordPress, and other business systems
• Design and deploy automation tools that reduce manual processes while maintaining data integrity and access controls
• Develop secure front-end and server-side functionality where required
• Manage system enhancements, updates, and regression prevention to ensure ongoing stability
• Establish and maintain version control, documentation standards, and structured deployment processes
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation to ensure systems are sustainable and not dependent on tribal knowledge
• Implement logging, monitoring, and basic alerting for critical workflows and integrations
• Support system stability and internal technical initiatives as needed
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement durable, long-term solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience working with production systems
• Demonstrated ability to independently own projects across the full development lifecycle
• Strong experience with Salesforce custom development and integration
• Experience building and maintaining API-based integrations (REST, OAuth2, webhooks, automation workflows)
• Experience developing custom WordPress functionality and working with modern web technologies
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Zoom integrations is preferred
• Strong understanding of system architecture, data modeling, debugging, and application reliability
• Experience working with version control and structured deployment practices
• Ability to translate non-technical business needs into effective technical solutions
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable operating independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the primary or sole developer within a small or mid-sized organization
• Experience building internal portals or client-facing dashboards
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and production monitoring
• Salesforce certifications are a plus

Benefits

• 100% remote work environment with occasional travel to on-site conferences (based on position)
• Paid Time Off (available after 90 days), including:
  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Compensatory Time
  • One Wellness & Wellbeing Day, One Floating Holiday, and One Religious Observance Day per year
• Paid federal holidays with early release the day prior
• Summer Fridays
• All travel-related expenses covered for onsite events, including flights, hotel accommodations, and meals