Jr Salesforce Developer

McKesson•Richmond, VA

1d•$38 - $64

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Salesforce Developer to join our growing team in Richmond. This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years of hands-on experience in Salesforce development who is eager to expand their skills and contribute to impactful CRM solutions. You will work closely with senior developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain Salesforce applications that support our business operations and customer engagement strategies. A Junior Salesforce Developer with Agile/scrum experience creates and maintains Salesforce solutions, writes Apex code and Lightning Components, and participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies while adhering to SAFe principles of iterative development and continuous feedback. This role requires translating user stories into technical requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing unit and integration testing, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in Salesforce development and administration.
Strong knowledge of the Salesforce platforms (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud)
Proficiency in extending Salesforce functionality using declarative development (custom objects, validation rules, layouts, Flows, etc.).
Proficiency in extending Salesforce functionality using code (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and SOQL).
Familiarity with incoming and outgoing integration of Salesforce with external systems using APIs.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
Experience using IDEs for Salesforce development like VS Code with Salesforce plugin and CLI.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Engage in Agile/SAFe processes like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
Contribute to scaled agile ceremonies and workflows.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce Platform Developer I certification preferred; Platform Developer II is a plus.
Knowledge of cloud environments and integrations (APIs, middleware, Mulesoft)
Background in enterprise IT environments with compliance or regulated industries
Hands-on experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and familiarity with the principles of the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) framework
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional agile teams
Detail-oriented with a passion for quality and continuous improvement
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Proactive mindset with ownership of deliverables and outcomes
Experience using AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to generate code

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain custom Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Flows.
Developing user stories into full functional and high quality code by working with cross-functional teams
Assist in the integration of Salesforce with other systems using APIs and middleware tools.
Leverage AI-powered Salesforce tools such as Agentforce, Einstein GPT, Einstein Bots, and predictive analytics to enhance user experience and business insights.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Salesforce functionality, performance, and data integrity.
Maintain documentation for system configurations, development processes, and user guides.
Stay current with Salesforce platform updates especially AI updates and best practices to continuously improve system capabilities.
Engage in Agile/SAFe processes like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
Contribute to scaled agile ceremonies and workflows.