At Koalafi, we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. That’s why we’re making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time.
Retailers across the country rely on us to offer flexible lease-to-own financing to their non-prime consumers, while increasing sales and strengthening customer loyalty. Their 2M+ customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200+ Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers.
Interested in learning more about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team?
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Salesforce Developer to help build and scale the core systems that power our go-to-market engine - and lead how AI transforms internal workflows. This is a highly technical, high-ownership role at the intersection of Salesforce, integrations, and intelligent automation. You'll design scalable platform solutions while also building AI-powered systems that automate complex, multi-step processes across the business.
If you enjoy solving ambiguous problems, building production-grade systems, and applying AI to real operational challenges, this role is for you.
What you’ll do
Core Platform Development
Build scalable solutions across Salesforce (Apex, LWC, Flows) with strong architectural discipline
Design clean, maintainable systems using reusable patterns and frameworks
Own integrations with external systems via APIs and event-driven architectures
Drive code quality through testing, CI/CD, and modern development practices Systems & Data Engineering
Build reliable, scalable integrations that ensure clean data flow across systems
Improve system performance, reliability, and operational scalability
Partner cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical solutions Ownership & Execution
Own projects end-to-end: discovery - design - build - deploy - iterate
Act as a technical escalation point for complex platform and integration issues
Deliver production grade solutions with strong documentation and long-term maintainability Agentic AI Workflows
Design and deploy AI-powered workflows that automate complex internal processes end-to-end
Identify high-impact automation opportunities across teams and systems
Build agentic systems that coordinate actions across tools, data, and workflows
Leverage LLMs and emerging AI tooling to reduce manual work and increase efficiency
Develop integrations and automation layers that enable intelligent, autonomous task execution
Own AI initiatives from concept through production, with strong engineering rigor
Partner with Product, Data, and Engineering to scale AI capabilities across the organization
Help define how AI is embedded into core business systems and operations About you
5+ years of Salesforce development experience (Apex, LWC, Integrations)
Strong experience building scalable, production-grade systems
Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and data flows
Experience working in complex, Cross-functional environments
Interest in or experience with AI, LLMs, or workflow automation
Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate in ambiguity
Clear communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders Location: Richmond, VA; Arlington, VA; or Remote (U.S.). Associates near one of our office locations may work in-office, hybrid, or remotely. Remote opportunities are available to candidates throughout the United States.
Salary Range: $132,000-$178,000 per year (depending on experience and location) Additional Compensation: This position may be eligible to participate in company bonus plan.
The final salary offer will depend on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and geographic location. The actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Why choose Koalafi: A career at Koalafi means opportunities to tackle exciting challenges every single day. We take pride in a culture of innovation, trust, and ownership. You'll get outside your comfort zone, build meaningful relationships, and most of all, take charge of projects that ultimately help people get the things they need most.
Benefits:
At Koalafi, you will have a direct impact on our products and help shape the company’s success. We offer competitive compensation & benefits packages to keep you at your best:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
401(k) retirement with company matching
Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter assistance
Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs
Who we are & what we value:
We focus on what’s most important
We set clear expectations and deliver
We embrace challenges to reach our full potential
We ask, “How can this be better?”
We move fast together
