Salesforce Developer

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Supports the organization by providing internal technical expertise on the Salesforce.com platform and has experience with system integration with ERP systems like SAP. Recommends and executes solutions to address platform issues and improvement opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions within the Salesforce platform to meet business requirements
• Drive collaboration with stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical specifications, translate into solutions and deliver results that meet business needs
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Salesforce administration team on best practices for Salesforce development
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines
• Collaborate with third party IT services to act as a liaison between the internal stakeholders to uphold best practices, adhere to regulations, assess associated risks.
• Understand and document technical learnings, system architecture dependencies and data dictionaries.
• Work closely with the Salesforce administration team to configure and customize the platform as needed
• Troubleshoot, test, resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks within the Salesforce environment and with connected systems (i.e. InRiver PIM, Enosix middleware, etc.)
• Responsible for proactive evaluation of all change requests and their impact to the overall data and architecture of the system. Communicates, cautions, and provides recommendations accordingly.
• Stay current on Salesforce platform updates/releases, new features, and industry trends to understand impact/benefits. Recommend and implement improvements.

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Database Management, and/or Systems Analysis

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Experience:

• 3+ years of front and back-end web application development.
• 2+ years of experience as a Salesforce Developer with a strong emphasis on APEX programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), lightning flows and system integration.

Specific Skills and Technologies:

• Demonstrated experience customizing and extending SaaS applications.
• Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS for dynamic user interface development.
• Advanced proficiency in using and implementing and troubleshooting complex Salesforce lightning flows to streamline processes and data management within Salesforce.
• Experience with Salesforce CPQ and Salesforce Lightning B2B Commerce (Optional)
• Integration experience involving Salesforce with external systems, particularly SAP, using integration platforms such as Enosix, and possibly including middleware tools like MuleSoft or Dell Boomi.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce integrations using both REST, SOAP APIs, connected apps, Single sign-on, oAuth, SAML integration and Apex Web services.
• Experience with Platform events, Salesforce Connect, Pub-Sub event driven models of data integration.
• Experience with setting up external objects and external services using lightning flows.
• Exposure to Salesforce Experience sites built on Lightning Web Runtime (LWR)

Desirable Experience:

• Hands-on development integrating InRiver with downstream platforms
• Exposure to Salesforce platform enhancements and continuous improvements, with a proven ability to implement scalable solutions within a business context.
• Practical experience and understanding of the broader Salesforce ecosystem and how various modules connect and interact, especially in relation to SAP and other enterprise solutions.
• Familiarity with emerging Einstein, data cloud and agent force technologies

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: I

Salesforce Certifications (Ones with * are required, others are preferred)

• Platform Developer 1*
• Platform Developer 2*
• JavaScript Developer 1*
• Experience Cloud Consultant*
• B2C Commerce Developer
• B2C Solutions Architect
• CPQ Specialist

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS: I

• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data model, security model, and best practices
• Strong requirements analysis, execution, and documentation capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills, self-management, and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, remote environment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.