Salesforce Application Developer

Steampunk•McLean, VA

23h•$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 or 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 ensure appropriate design patterns are followed. The role also involves Salesforce administration, application support and troubleshooting, implementation of new functionality, and collaboration with technical resources, stakeholders, and clients. You will work on multiple projects and priorities, maintain Salesforce security and compliance, research integrations and platform technologies, document procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of experience with Salesforce development.
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.

Nice To Haves

Business-minded and highly analytical, with a strong technical background in Salesforce.com.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and deliver results on 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 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.

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 Salesforce applications.
Provide 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 creating reports and dashboards.
Support Salesforce configuration tasks, such as field and page updates, workflows, and automated approvals.
Manage multiple projects and priorities using project-management methodologies and sound development practices.
Monitor Salesforce usage for compliance and maintain data security.
Interface 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, establish client relationships, and develop rapport.
Participate in team meetings.
Document best practices and operational procedures.
Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment.
Develop, test, document, and maintain Salesforce integrations and data migration elements.
Execute test plans using test code and unit tests, follow coding standards, and participate in code reviews.