Principal IT Programmer Analyst

NextEra Energy•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

About The Position

As a Salesforce Principal IT Programmer at NextEra Energy, you will design, develop, and implement custom solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will work with business analysts, project managers, and other development team members to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet business needs. The role requires strong Salesforce development skills, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components, and a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture and best practices. The position also establishes responsible practices for AI-assisted delivery and enables internal teams to use approved generative AI tools and workflows. It participates in the full software development lifecycle, supports and troubleshoots Salesforce applications, documents technical work, and keeps current with Salesforce releases and industry trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with generative AI-assisted delivery or software engineering productivity tools, such as Claude, Devin, Agentforce, or other approved enterprise tools.
At least 5 years of Salesforce development experience, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components.
Strong understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, including object modeling, security, and performance tuning.
Proficiency with Salesforce integration tools and techniques, including REST/SOAP APIs, web services, and middleware.
Experience with Salesforce configuration, including custom objects, fields, workflows, and validation rules.
Familiarity with Salesforce DX, Visual Studio Code, and Git.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle best practices.
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification is required.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Additional Salesforce certifications, such as Salesforce Platform Developer II or Salesforce App Builder.

Responsibilities

Establish responsible practices for AI-assisted delivery, including human review, quality assurance, security awareness, documentation standards, and alignment with company policies and controls.
Enable internal teams to use approved generative AI-assisted delivery tools and workflows to improve productivity, documentation, testing support, backlog analysis, and knowledge management.
Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions and applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and other Salesforce technologies.
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Create and maintain custom Salesforce objects, fields, workflows, validation rules, and other configuration changes.
Develop and enhance Salesforce integrations with other systems using APIs, web services, and middleware solutions.
Ensure Salesforce solutions’ performance, security, and scalability by following best practices and coding standards.
Perform maintenance, updates, and optimization of existing Salesforce applications and customizations.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing timely support to end users and team members.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Stay current with Salesforce releases, features, and industry trends to improve technical skills and knowledge.
Document technical designs, configurations, and development processes to support knowledge sharing and ongoing support.