Salesforce Developer

Peraton•Herndon, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Salesforce Developer to join its Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. The initiative will modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework to better support services provided to customers. The position is based in Herndon, Virginia. The Salesforce Developer develops and prototypes applications, tests and demonstrates capabilities to users, and supports code merges and deployments across Salesforce environments. The role designs, builds, documents, maintains, and governs Salesforce solutions and integrations, working with delivery managers, solution architects, customers, systems architects, support personnel, and development teams. It also helps ensure business requirements, performance, security, and compliance expectations are met throughout the solution lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience.
At least 1 year of direct experience in an Agile software development lifecycle.
At least 1 year of experience developing enterprise-level Salesforce projects throughout implementation lifecycles, with demonstrable success.
Fluency performing code merges of Salesforce Git repositories, including conflict resolution.
Experience deploying repositories to sandboxes and test environments.
Experience writing Visualforce, Apex classes/controllers, triggers, SOQL, and SOSL.
Proficiency with related tools, including Data Loader, Workbench, Salesforce Platform IDE, and third-party tool integrations with Salesforce.
Experience designing, building, and implementing custom applications using Salesforce Platform declarative customization capabilities.
Must be able to obtain or hold an active Secret or higher clearance; interim clearance is acceptable.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Force.com/Salesforce Platform Advanced Developer (DEV 501).
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification or equivalent experience.
Experience developing and deploying applications written in open languages on Heroku and integrating them with the Salesforce platform.

Responsibilities

Perform application development and prototyping, and test and demonstrate capabilities to users.
Perform code merges, resolve conflicts, deploy repositories to sandboxes and test environments, and assist with deployments to higher environments and production.
Build custom applications using Salesforce declarative customization capabilities, including flows and App Builder.
Design and provide solution recommendations and roadmaps for service modernization using out-of-box Salesforce Platform capabilities and customized solutions.
Work with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and customers to architect Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements.
Design and develop business functionality using Salesforce CRM/CX technologies and capabilities.
Map Salesforce cloud capabilities, features, and best practices against business and technical requirements through fit-gap analysis, including consideration of AppExchange tools and Salesforce Platform tools.
Document, maintain, and govern out-of-box and customized Salesforce solutions throughout their lifecycles.
Work with systems architects and support team members to address security and compliance requirements, including Section 508 and FISMA, for Salesforce sandbox and development environments.
Design and develop interfaces, APIs, and integrations between Salesforce and external systems.
Help ensure systems meet business expectations, proper testing is implemented, and performance and security requirements are monitored in collaboration with development teams.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.