Salesforce Application Developer

Steampunk•McLean, VA

5d•$85,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As a Steampunk Salesforce Developer, you will work with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that leverage the Salesforce platform. You will develop, test, document, and maintain solutions, integrations, and data-migration elements using Salesforce declarative and programmatic resources, including triggers, workflows, validations, approvals, Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and Lightning components. You will execute test plans using test code and unit tests, follow coding standards, and participate in code reviews to help ensure appropriate design patterns are followed. The role includes Salesforce administration and development, implementation of application improvements and new functionality, troubleshooting and break/fix support, integration research, and delivery of complete work products in collaboration with business analysts, technical staff, stakeholders, and operations and development teams. You will also contribute to prototypes, documentation, operational procedures, continuous improvement, and client relationships. Steampunk works with federal clients in Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD sectors. The position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The projected annual compensation range is $85,000 to $160,000; actual compensation may depend on factors including location, contractual requirements, education, skills, and experience. Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, and Steampunk may take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
At least 2 years of experience with Salesforce development.
At least 4 years of experience; the posting does not specify the type of experience.
Functional knowledge of Salesforce.com 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.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Salesforce Developer certification(s) are listed as a qualification.

Nice To Haves

A business-minded and analytical approach combined with a strong technical background in Salesforce.com.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and deliver results against 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 geographically dispersed environments.
Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and analysis.
Initiative to recommend process improvements and demonstrate 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high-quality Salesforce business solutions 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 and defining fields, layouts, 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 for 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 with 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.
Participate in and engage with team meetings.
Document best practices and operational procedures.
Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment.
Develop, test, document, and maintain Salesforce solutions, integrations, and data-migration elements.
Execute test plans using test code and unit tests; follow coding standards and participate in code reviews.