Software Engineer - Salesforce

CGI; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Halifax is looking for a Software Developer to work in a dynamic environment. The role requires strong technical skills, proficiency with Salesforce platforms, and the ability to deliver high-quality products. Ideal candidates will also possess excellent communication skills and the desire to mentor junior staff. Join us to contribute in various software development projects while collaborating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale platform integration, particularly with Oracle ERP.
• Knowledge of various Salesforce platforms including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
• Understanding of lead generation processes and sales workflows.
• Familiarity with integrating marketing cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apply software development skills to deliver high-quality, on-time products.
• Track down and analyze the root causes of bugs and production issues.
• Build reliable, fault-tolerant applications with a focus on unit testing.
• Translate acceptance criteria into technical solutions.
• Emphasize working software over overly complex solutions.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure alignment with standards.
• Engage in retrospectives for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a continuous delivery process with minimal downtime.
• Work with stakeholders like Functional Analysts and Product Owners.
• Provide technical implementations independently.
• Clearly communicate progress and blockers.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

GitHub

HTML

Java

JavaScript

Jira

Python

React Native

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Spring Boot

Job description

Position Description :

At CGI, we are looking for a creative and passionate Software Developer with a proven background in Agile and Waterfall development. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment, and be able to work directly with clients and other CGI team members. Therefore, communication and presentation skills are as important as technical excellence.

Your future duties and responsibilities :

1. Quality and Timeliness : Apply software development skills to ensure the team delivers high-quality, on-time products.
2. Root Cause Analysis : Track down and analyze the root causes of bugs and production issues.
3. Attention to Detail : Build reliable, fault-tolerant applications with a focus on unit testing and test automation.
4. Technical Implementation : Translate acceptance criteria into technical solutions.
5. Practical Solutions : Emphasize working software over overly complex solutions.
6. Peer Reviews : Participate in peer reviews to ensure alignment with story goals and standards.
7. Continuous Improvement : Engage in retrospectives to discuss successes and potential improvements.
8. Continuous Delivery : Help maintain a continuous delivery process with minimal downtime.
9. Collaboration : Work with various stakeholders including Functional Analysts, Product Owners, Quality Advocates, Solutions Architects, and other development teams.
10. Autonomy : Provide technical implementations independently.
11. Communication : Clearly communicate progress, blockers, and knowledge gaps.
12. Mentorship : Mentor junior team members in both product areas and technical skills.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role :

• Experience with large-scale platform integration, particularly with Oracle ERP.
• Knowledge of various Salesforce platforms including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
• Understanding of lead generation processes and sales workflows.
• Familiarity with integrating marketing cloud solutions.

Soft Skills :

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and technologies.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
• Effective communication skills to convey progress and issues.
• Willingness to mentor and guide junior team members.

LI-OA1

Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills :

• English
• GitHub
• HTML
• Java
• JavaScript
• Jira
• Python
• React Native
• Salesforce Sales Cloud
• Spring Boot