Salesforce Developer

Salesforce Developer

Our client is looking for a skilled Salesforce Developer to join their team and contribute to the customization, implementation, and optimization of their global Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in Salesforce development, with experience in building and enhancing custom features to meet business needs. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including business analysts, project managers, and other developers—to deliver scalable solutions that improve business efficiency and streamline operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Custom Solutions: Design, develop, and deploy tailored Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components to support core business functions.

Integration Management: Integrate Salesforce with other systems using REST/SOAP APIs, ensuring seamless data flow and consistency across applications.

Salesforce AppExchange Optimization: Recommend ways to enhance the use of 3rd-party apps to optimize sales processes and activities linked to the Salesforce platform.

System Optimization: Identify and implement solutions to enhance system performance, data integrity, and user experience.

Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, offer technical insights, and align Salesforce capabilities with business needs.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing, debugging, and validation of Salesforce solutions to ensure high-quality delivery before deployment.

Documentation & Training: Document system architecture, design changes, and user instructions. Assist in training end-users and provide ongoing technical support.

Stay Updated: Keep abreast of Salesforce releases and new features, recommending improvements to the Salesforce environment based on best practices.

Technology Alignment: Ensure IT systems and CRM tools are optimized for performance and integrate smoothly across teams.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience: 3-5 years of Salesforce development experience, with expertise in Apex, Visualforce, and the Lightning Component Framework.

Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of IT systems, software development, and sales-related technology infrastructure (e.g., CRM systems).

Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical details to non-technical audiences.

Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Platform Developer II is a plus.

Additional Certifications: PMP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills & Experience:

Salesforce Development: Proficient in Salesforce platform development with a strong understanding of best practices and design patterns.

Declarative Development Tools: Familiarity with Salesforce tools such as Process Builder, Flows, and custom objects.

API Integration: Experience with REST and SOAP APIs and integrating Salesforce with external systems.

SOQL & SOSL: Strong knowledge of Salesforce query languages for efficient data manipulation.

CI/CD & Version Control: Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (e.g., Git, Jenkins) is a plus.

Sales Operations Knowledge: Understanding of sales processes, including CRM and sales pipeline management tools.

Change Management: Experience in managing organizational change during technology or workflow implementations.

Budget Management: Proficiency in managing budgets and understanding the financial impacts of project investments.

Desired Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented approach.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.