Salesforce Application Developer

Steampunk•McLean, VA

4d•$85,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As a Salesforce Developer, you will work with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform. You will develop, test, document, and maintain solutions, integrations, and data migration elements for Salesforce implementations using declarative or programmatic development resources, including triggers, workflows, validations, approvals, Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and Lightning components. You will execute test plans and use test code and unit tests to ensure quality delivery, follow coding standards, and participate in code reviews to ensure appropriate design patterns are followed. Steampunk is a federal contracting company serving clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD sectors. Its Human-Centered delivery methodology focuses on shared accountability in addressing client mission challenges. The position’s projected annual compensation range is $85,000 to $160,000. Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments; the company may take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 2 years of Salesforce development experience.
At least 4 years of experience.
Functional knowledge of Salesforce data structure and how to use the platform to meet complex process and reporting requirements.
Proven knowledge and practical application of Visualforce, Apex programming, Force.com APIs, and web services.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Salesforce Developer certification(s).

Nice To Haves

A business-minded and highly analytical approach combined with a strong technical background in Salesforce.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and deliver results under aggressive timelines.
Ability and willingness to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences in a geographically dispersed environment.
Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and analysis.
Initiative in recommending process improvements and demonstrating creative thinking.
Self-motivation and ability to grasp concepts quickly.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge and experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
Salesforce Developer certification (also listed as a qualification).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high-quality business solutions on the Salesforce platform, based on industry best practices and business needs.
Manage implementation of improvements and new functionality in the Salesforce application.
Deliver support and solutions for break/fix issues.
Communicate and collaborate with technical resources and stakeholders about status, technical issues, and solutions.
Perform Salesforce administration, including creating accounts and profiles, defining fields, updating layouts, and building reports and dashboards, as well as Salesforce development.
Support Salesforce configuration tasks such as field and page updates, workflows, and automated approvals.
Manage numerous projects and priorities using project management methodologies and sound development practices to ensure quality delivery of enterprise solutions.
Monitor Salesforce usage for compliance and maintain security of Salesforce data.
Work with business analysts and technical staff and deliver complete work products.
Implement AppExchange platforms.
Research integration issues and work with operations and development staff.
Research and develop Salesforce prototypes and applications.
Keep current on Force.com technologies and communicate trends and future needs to leadership.
Maintain and troubleshoot applications.
Build client trust and respect, establish client relationships, and develop rapport with clients.
Participate and engage in team meetings.
Document best practices and operational procedures.
Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment.