Sr. Salesforce Developer

About the position

The Senior Salesforce Developer will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and ongoing management of our Salesforce platform. This role combines technical expertise with managerial responsibilities, requiring the ability to oversee a team of developers while also contributing hands-on to the development process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Salesforce, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving technological innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Salesforce solutions, including custom applications, automations, and integrations.
• Lead a team of Salesforce developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Oversee the maintenance, configuration, and optimization of the Salesforce platform, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Develop and implement best practices for Salesforce development, including coding standards, data governance, testing, and documentation.
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure high-quality and efficient code.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases, new features, and best practices, and incorporate relevant updates into the platform.
• Coordinate with other peers, extended IT teams, and external vendors to integrate Salesforce with other systems and applications.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leadership with a Salesforce development team.
• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I or II, Salesforce Sharing and Visibility Architect are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce development best practices, data security, and governance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively work with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work with and protect confidential information required.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with non-profit organizations and their specific Salesforce requirements (e.g., Nonprofit Success Pack and/or Nonprofit Cloud) is advantageous.
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading development teams is preferred.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.