Salesforce Developer

Stride Learning•Livonia, MI

About The Position

The Salesforce Developer’s primary function is to design, develop, and implement customized solutions within the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, integrations and security, ensuring seamless functionality, security and performance. The Salesforce Developer will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, administrators, and analysts to translate business needs into scalable and efficient Salesforce solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Developer
Strong expertise in Apex (Classes, Triggers, Batch Jobs, Schedulers, Dynamic Apex), Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and SOQL/SOSL
Experience with Salesforce API integrations (REST/SOAP) and middleware tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi).
In-depth knowledge of Salesforce security models, permission sets, profiles, roles, and sharing rules.
Hands-on experience with Salesforce deployment tools (Salesforce DX, Change Sets, or CI/CD).
Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage and prioritize simultaneous requests
Creative and analytical thinker with strong critical thinking skills
Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Excel for data manipulation, reporting and KPIs

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Revenue Cloud
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (Platform Developer II is a plus)
Experience with third party applications including: Hellosign (document signing), Mogli SMS (Mass Texting), Hubspot (Marketing Automation), Totara (Learning Management System), Natterbox

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Apex, triggers, Visualforce pages, and Lightning Web Components
Develop and maintain integrations with third-party applications using REST/SOAP API’s, middleware (e.g. Mulesoft, Apigee), and external data sources
Build and optimize custom objects, fields, triggers, flows, process automation, and validation rules to support business processes
Manage user profiles, roles, permission sets, and sharing rules to ensure data security and appropriate access control within the Salesforce platform
Troubleshoot and debug Salesforce applications, ensuring high system performance and reliability
Optimize and maintain SOQL and SOSL queries for efficient database interactions
Ensure compliance with Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines
Develop and execute unit tests and ensure code coverage meets Salesforce standards (75%+ coverage required).
Stay up to date with new Salesforce features, updates, and industry trends to continuously improve the platform.
Work closely with business analysts, administrators, and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions
Participate in the implementation of technology projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines