Advanced Salesforce Software Engineer

June 6, 2026

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Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”Why join us?<ul><li>An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)</li><li>Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible</li><li>Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few</li><li>Promote from within culture</li></ul>Why join this team? <ul><li>This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business</li><li>We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun</li></ul>Position OverviewThe Advanced Salesforce Software Engineer is primarily responsible for the design, architecture, development, and maintenance of applications, including requirements analysis, customizations, database changes, screen changes, security definition and workflow. Converts system requirements into logical program designs, code modules and stable application systems.This is a medium level position that works with a team of technical resources focusing on development for a resident software platform. Works with systems managers and engineers, architects, business analysts and quality engineers in a highly collaborative environment to define product features, estimates and deliverables. This person must be able to create and communicate innovative solutions to business issues and processes leveraging their knowledge of the software platform and is responsible for assigning resources to specific application design and development tasks, defect resolution and production application support. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Responsible for technical development, implementation, administration and support of the Salesforce CRM platform. Participate in the development and deployment of new features to support business initiatives, playing a leading role in the design of new/improved interfaces and functions within the platform.</li><li>Works with other Software Engineers to write and review technical specifications as required, meeting the objectives of functional specifications. Specifically, identifying specific interfaces, methods, parameters, procedures or functions as required.</li><li>Participates in peer Code Review/Pair-Programming Sessions.</li><li>Provide application design expertise for application development, database design and maintenance, software architecture, software development lifecycle management and application monitoring for the relevant platform(s). Help architect efficient and scalable software solutions for business application platforms.</li><li>Convert system requirements into logical program designs, code modules and stable application systems. Develops technical design documents for software solutions independently.</li><li>Provide production support for Salesforce sites including afterhours support when necessary.</li><li>Participate in the full SDLC (Agile), including requirement analysis, design and implementation , estimations and other aspects of iterative development.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>5+ years experience working with Salesforce CRM</li><li>Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Certification</li><li>Technical expertise and knowledge of software and application development and a strong knowledge and use of object-oriented methodologies, frameworks and Web Service technologies</li><li>Ability to thrive in an environment where change is constant, adjusting to constantly evolving requirements and assigned tasks</li><li>Proficiency in a variety of programming related technologies and tools including:<ul><li>APEX, AutoRabbit, Git, Mulesoft, Object Orientated design, SOQL/SOSL, Visual Studio Code</li></ul></li></ul>BenefitsMedical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet InsuranceCompensationThe estimated salary range for this role is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.#LI-RemoteFrom our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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