JOB SUMMARY

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Location: Willingboro, NJ; Chicago, IL; Denton, TX

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

These may be modified from time to time; other duties may be assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of IT systems, software development, and sales-related technology infrastructure (e.g., CRM systems).

• Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.

• Certifications: PMP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to solve complex problems

• Ability to quickly learn new tools and processes

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Goal oriented project management skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Sales Operations Knowledge: Familiarity with sales processes, including CRM and sales pipeline management tools, to align IT solutions effectively.

• Change Management: Experience managing organizational change, especially when implementing new technologies or workflows.

• Budget Management: Proficiency in managing budgets and understanding financial impact related to project investments.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Experience: 3-5 years of Salesforce development experience with proven expertise in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Component Framework.

• Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer I certification is required; Platform Developer II is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in Salesforce platform development with strong understanding of Salesforce best practices and design patterns.

  • Experience with Salesforce declarative development tools like Process Builder, Flows, and custom objects.

  • Familiarity with REST and SOAP APIs, and experience in integrating Salesforce with external systems.

  • Knowledge of SOQL and SOSL for efficient data manipulation within Salesforce.

  • Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (Git, Jenkins) is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.