Institute of Management Accountants
Principal Systems Developer & Architect (Full-Stack Jedi)
Institute of Management Accountants, Montvale, New Jersey, us, 07645
Position Summary
IMA is a mission-driven org modernizing our technology stack, and we're looking for a senior-level developer with architectural instincts, integration prowess, and a "let's just solve it" mindset. This role will collaborate closely with our current tech leads, offer architectural guidance, and get hands-on in the work. This position is a remote, 6-month contract role, 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and evolve system architectures across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem platforms Develop and optimize integrations between systems like Salesforce (CRM), ERP, LMS, and more Write clean, scalable code for APIs, data pipelines, and middleware - while guiding others through complexity Partner with product, security, and infrastructure teams to align solutions to business goals Collaborate (not compete) with team leads - offering a second brain and steady hand for tricky problems Help shape best practices, without being "that person" who imposes them Spot opportunities for improvement, simplification, and long-term scalability Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:
10+ years of full stack development experience (Node.js, React, Python, Java - or whatever you use to get it done) 5+ years of experience architecting enterprise-grade systems Integration mastery - REST, GraphQL, SOAP, event-driven designs, and the occasional necessary hack Deep understanding of Salesforce integrations and platform customization Experience with tools like MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases Comfort working in cloud-first environments (AWS preferred, others welcome) Experience with identity platforms (SSO, OAuth, Okta, etc.) Ability to explain complex things simply - to engineers and non-engineers alike Salesforce Architect or Developer certs is a plus Experience working on major integration or modernization initiatives is a plus Understanding data governance, MDM, and the power of clean data is a plus
IMA is a mission-driven org modernizing our technology stack, and we're looking for a senior-level developer with architectural instincts, integration prowess, and a "let's just solve it" mindset. This role will collaborate closely with our current tech leads, offer architectural guidance, and get hands-on in the work. This position is a remote, 6-month contract role, 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and evolve system architectures across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem platforms Develop and optimize integrations between systems like Salesforce (CRM), ERP, LMS, and more Write clean, scalable code for APIs, data pipelines, and middleware - while guiding others through complexity Partner with product, security, and infrastructure teams to align solutions to business goals Collaborate (not compete) with team leads - offering a second brain and steady hand for tricky problems Help shape best practices, without being "that person" who imposes them Spot opportunities for improvement, simplification, and long-term scalability Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:
10+ years of full stack development experience (Node.js, React, Python, Java - or whatever you use to get it done) 5+ years of experience architecting enterprise-grade systems Integration mastery - REST, GraphQL, SOAP, event-driven designs, and the occasional necessary hack Deep understanding of Salesforce integrations and platform customization Experience with tools like MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases Comfort working in cloud-first environments (AWS preferred, others welcome) Experience with identity platforms (SSO, OAuth, Okta, etc.) Ability to explain complex things simply - to engineers and non-engineers alike Salesforce Architect or Developer certs is a plus Experience working on major integration or modernization initiatives is a plus Understanding data governance, MDM, and the power of clean data is a plus