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 best leverage the Salesforce platform. You will develop, test, document, and maintain solutions, integrations, and data migration elements for Salesforce implementations using declarative and programmatic development resources, including triggers, workflows, validations, approvals, Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and Lightning components. You will execute test plans using test code and unit tests to support quality delivery, follow coding standards, and participate in code reviews to ensure appropriate design patterns are followed. The role includes Salesforce administration and development, implementation of application improvements and functionality, troubleshooting and break/fix support, and collaboration with technical resources, stakeholders, business analysts, and clients. You will contribute to multiple projects, maintain Salesforce data security and compliance, research integrations and emerging Salesforce technologies, document operational procedures, and support continuous improvement. Steampunk is a federal contracting company serving Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD clients. The projected annual compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $160,000. The company states that compensation depends on factors including location, contractual requirements, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments; Steampunk may take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
At least 2 years of experience with Salesforce development.
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.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce Developer certification(s); certification is also listed as preferred.
Business-minded and highly analytical, with a strong technical background in Salesforce.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results on aggressive timelines.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal 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 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.

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, 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 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, 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.