Salesforce Developer

Position Overview:  The Dept. Early Care & Learning (DECAL) seek an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to support enterprise-level Salesforce integrations, focusing on government system implementations and mentoring junior developers. While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions.  The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.

Experience: 7 Years

Work Location & Attendance:

• Physically located in Georgia

• On-site: Tuesday to Thursday:  2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 754 East Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334

• Mandatory in-person meetings

Key Responsibilities: 

• Custom Application Development: Design, develop, and deploy custom applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Aura components and            Lightning Web Components

• Database Management: Create and manage Salesforce objects and fields, write SOQL queries, and ensure data integrity

• Integration: Build and maintain integrations with third-party services using REST and SOAP APIs

• System Configuration: Configure Salesforce settings, manage user roles and permissions, and set up Lightning flows

• Troubleshooting and Support: Identify and fix bugs, provide technical support to end-users, and monitor system performance

• Technical Leadership: Lead technical design sessions, mentor junior developers, and ensure the overall technical quality of Salesforce                       implementations

Required Qualifications: 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience:

• 7 years Salesforce development

Technical Skills:

• Apex Programming.

• Lightning Web Components (LWC): Proficiency in developing modern, responsive UIs.

• SOQL and SOSL: Strong skills in Salesforce Object Query and Search Languages.

• Data Modeling and Management: Expertise in designing data models and ensuring data integrity.

• API Integration: Experience with REST and SOAP APIs for external system integration.

• DevOps and CI/CD: Familiarity with version control, continuous integration, and delivery using Salesforce DX.

• Security and Compliance: Knowledge of Salesforce security features and compliance best practices.

• Workflow Automation: Proficiency in creating automated workflows using Process Builder and Flow.

Essential Certifications:

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I or II

• Salesforce App builder

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional technical communication

• Strong analytical problem-solving

• Adaptability

• Cross-functional team collaboration

• Excellent documentation skills

Preferred Experience:

• DevOps practices (CI/CD, Gearset, GitHub)

• Government/non-profit sector solutions development