Software Engineering SMTS

Salesforce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're Salesforce, the Customer Company. Trailhead has reinvented how people learn Salesforce, with over 12 million badges earned to date, helping learners unlock their potential with personalized journeys, valuable credentials, and career growth. The Trailhead Learning Technology team builds product capabilities and applications that power Trailhead Academy, Product, Marketing, and Sales teams. You'll work closely with product, architects, engineers, and UX teams to build features that delight millions of Trailblazers. This role requires designing elegant solutions while minimizing technical debt—a rare opportunity to positively impact users developing new skills and launching new careers. You'll design, write, and review maintainable code, provide technical direction, stay current with industry trends, and deliver durable, extensible solutions for complex features. This fast-paced role requires quick learning, self-motivation, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Requirements

Related technical degree and 6+ years of Salesforce development experience
Technical Expertise: Lightning, Customer 360, Apex/SOQL/LWC/Web Services, JavaScript or related frameworks (React), Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud
Platform Knowledge: AppExchange app development, package creation, deployment pipelines (Salesforce DX, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), scratch org/source-driven development, SFDC governor limits and best practices
Certifications: Relevant Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer, Platform App Builder, Administrator)
Integration & Architecture: MuleSoft, data migrations, API calls, custom integrations, Identity/SAML, cross-cloud integrations, distributed system design
Development Practices: Git and branching strategies, SDLC/Agile methodologies, OOP principles, design patterns, performance optimization
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Nice To Haves

Education/Learning technology domain experience
Third-party system integrations
eCommerce experience

Responsibilities

Translate business requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions using best practices and new technologies when needed
Develop end-to-end solutions including custom platform development (APEX, Triggers, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce) and external integrations (middleware, APIs)
Automate business processes using Salesforce tools (Process Builder, Workflows, Flow, etc.)
Participate in all SDLC phases: requirements gathering, design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Conduct peer code reviews, unit testing, and provide application support with root cause analysis
Build trusted working relationships with global teams and engage effectively via virtual technologies