Salesforce Developer

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to join our team and help drive the customization, implementation, and optimization of our new global Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in Salesforce development, with a focus on building and enhancing custom features to meet the needs of our users. As a Salesforce Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other developers, to deliver scalable solutions that improve business efficiency and streamline operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy customized Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components to support key business functions.
• Integrate Salesforce with other systems using REST/SOAP APIs, ensuring data consistency and seamless data flow across applications.
• Suggest ways to optimize the use of 3rd party applications to enhance the go to market sales activities and processes adjacent to the core Salesforce platform.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve system performance, data integrity, and overall user experience.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure alignment of Salesforce capabilities with business needs.
• Conduct unit testing, debugging, and validation of Salesforce solutions to ensure they meet quality standards before deployment.
• Document system architecture, design changes, and user instructions. Assist in training end-users and providing ongoing technical support as needed.
• Keep up-to-date with Salesforce releases and new features, recommending improvements to the existing Salesforce environment based on evolving best practices.
• Ensure IT systems, CRM tools, and other sales-related platforms are optimized for performance and integrated seamlessly across teams.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of IT systems, software development, and sales-related technology infrastructure (e.g., CRM systems).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3-5 years of Salesforce development experience with proven expertise in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Component Framework.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification is required; Platform Developer II is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with sales processes, including CRM and sales pipeline management tools, to align IT solutions effectively.
• Experience managing organizational change, especially when implementing new technologies or workflows.
• Proficiency in managing budgets and understanding financial impact related to project investments.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm working hours
• Location flexibility: Willingboro, NJ; Chicago, IL; Denton, TX