Salesforce Developer

Client: Bank
Title: Salesforce Developer
Location: on-site 4 days per week in either Philadelphia, Wayne or Wilmington
Job Type: Contract to Hire

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high-quality, scalable business solutions on the Salesforce platform, aligning with business needs and industry best practices.
• Collaborate closely with team members to develop applications within Salesforce and proactively investigate and resolve integration challenges.
• Review and provide recommendations on Salesforce license requirements, demonstrating a solid understanding of various Salesforce license models.
• Create comprehensive technical designs for implementing key business functionalities, including document generation, external data management, business rules validation, and workflow automation.
• Provide expert advice to UI/UX designers on best-practice approaches for translating customer requirements into effective Salesforce solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior Salesforce developers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Proactively recommend and implement enhancements and new functionalities within Salesforce, while also providing timely support and effective solutions for break/fix issues.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication and collaboration with other technical resources and stakeholders regarding project status, technical challenges, and innovative solutions.
• Perform ongoing Salesforce administration tasks, including user account and profile management, defining custom fields, updating page layouts, and creating insightful reports and dashboards.
• Provide comprehensive support for hosted applications, encompassing log monitoring, performance analysis, deployment support, and responding effectively to user inquiries.
• Develop administrative Salesforce tools and functionalities to streamline processes and enhance user productivity.
• Thoroughly investigate and troubleshoot platform-related issues to ensure optimal system performance and stability.
• Efficiently manage and respond to incident tickets using a designated tracking tool, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with end-users.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Salesforce environment by identifying areas for optimization and documenting best practices and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, including significant exposure to complex development projects, data dashboards, interfaces, and system integrations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in key development languages and data formats such as Apex, JSON, XML, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Proven experience working with multi-system architectures and implementing redundancy design principles.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools, such as Copado and Jira.
• Possession of relevant Salesforce certifications, such as Platform Developer I/II, Administrator, Advanced Administrator, or Platform Builder.
• This position requires 4 days onsite in office (Monday-Thursday) and an option to work remotely on Friday.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with integration platforms, particularly MuleSoft.

• Understanding of Salesforce security best practices and data governance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.