Salesforce Developer

Salesforce Developer – Software Engineer (Salesforce)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer / Software Engineer with strong expertise in Salesforce platform development and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable, high-quality Salesforce solutions that drive business value and enhance customer experience.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Architecture, QA, and Business Stakeholders, to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, security, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Salesforce Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, JavaScript, and SOQL.
• Develop and maintain custom Salesforce applications, integrations, workflows, and automation solutions.
• Build reusable, maintainable, and scalable components aligned with Salesforce best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture decisions.

Solution Design & Technical Leadership

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Act as a technical advocate for Salesforce products and platforms.
• Lead technical implementation activities including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Ensure solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and architectural guidelines.

Cloud Platform Expertise

• Leverage Salesforce Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) capabilities across:
• Sales Cloud
• Service Cloud
• Marketing Cloud
• Experience Cloud
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions that improve business efficiency and customer engagement.

DevSecOps & CI/CD

• Support Salesforce DevOps initiatives using:
• Salesforce DX
• GitHub
• CI/CD Pipelines
• SonarQube
• Ensure automated deployment processes and adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) standards.
• Promote DevSecOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Customer-Centric Solution Delivery

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and product teams to understand customer needs.
• Deliver high-quality solutions through iterative and Agile development methodologies.
• Focus on usability, scalability, maintainability, and performance optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, QA Engineers, UX/UI teams, and Business Analysts.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across engineering teams.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current with Salesforce platform enhancements and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate and implement new tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives involving AI, automation, and intelligent customer engagement solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

Salesforce Technologies

• Apex
• Lightning Web Components (LWC)
• Aura Components
• Visualforce
• SOQL & SOSL
• Salesforce AppExchange
• Salesforce APIs & Integrations

Salesforce Cloud Platforms

• Sales Cloud
• Service Cloud
• Marketing Cloud
• Experience Cloud

Software Engineering

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Design Patterns
• REST/SOAP APIs
• Secure Coding Practices
• Application Performance Optimization

DevOps & Quality Engineering

• Salesforce DX
• GitHub
• CI/CD Pipelines
• SonarQube
• Agile/Scrum
• DevSecOps
• SAFe
• XP & Lean Methodologies

AI & Emerging Technologies (Preferred)

• Salesforce Einstein AI
• Generative AI (GenAI)
• AI/ML-based Salesforce solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing cloud-native applications on the Salesforce platform.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, coding standards, and best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Salesforce Certifications (Platform Developer, Application Architect, System Architect, etc.)
• Experience with AI/ML and Generative AI technologies.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Salesforce security architecture and governance.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with third-party applications and enterprise systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in Agile and fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset.
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.
• Customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering business value.