Salesforce Application Developer

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is looking for a Salesforce Developer in McLean, Virginia. The role involves designing and implementing high-quality business solutions on the Salesforce platform while collaborating with various stakeholders to meet project needs. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience with Salesforce development.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $160,000, along with additional benefits. Steampunk values diverse backgrounds and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Salesforce development.
• 4+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Functional knowledge of Salesforce.com data structure.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop business solutions on Salesforce platform.
• Manage and implement improvements in Salesforce application.
• Communicate status and issues with stakeholders.

Skills

Salesforce development

Visualforce

APEX programming

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Force.com APIs

Web Services

Job description

Overview

As a Steampunk Salesforce Developer, you will work with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into well‑architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform. Develop, test, document and maintain solutions, integrations, and data migration elements of a Salesforce implementation using Salesforce declarative or programmatic development resources such as triggers, workflows, validations, approvals, Apex classes, Visualforce pages and Lightning components. Execute test plans to ensure quality delivery using test code and unit tests. Follow coding standards and participate in code reviews during projects to ensure appropriate design patterns are followed.

Contributions

• Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high quality business solutions on the SFDC platform based on industry best practices as well as business needs
• Manage the process of implementing improvements and new functionality in SFDC application
• Deliver support and solutions for break/fix issues
• Communicate and collaborate with other technical resources and stakeholders regarding status, technical issues and creative solutions
• Perform Salesforce administration (create accounts / profiles, defining fields, updating layouts, reports, dashboards etc.) and development
• Ability to support Salesforce.com configuration tasks such as field/page updates, workflows, automated approvals
• Handle numerous projects/priorities using proven project management methodologies and sound development practices to ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions
• Monitor Salesforce.com usage for compliance
• Maintain security for Salesforce.com data
• Interface with business analysts and technical staff and be responsible for delivering complete work products
• Implement App Exchange platforms
• Research integration issues and work closely with team members on operations and development staff
• Research and development of new Salesforce.com prototypes and applications
• Research and keep current on force.com technologies and communicate trends and future needs to leadership
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of applications
• Build client trust and respect, establish client relationships, and develop rapport with client
• Participate and engage in all team meetings
• Document best practices and operational procedures
• Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of experience with Salesforce development
• 4+ years of experience
• Functional knowledge of Salesforce.com data structure and understanding of how to leverage the tool to meet complex process and reporting requirements
• Must have proven knowledge and practical application of Visualforce, APEX programming, Force.com APIs, and Web Services
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Salesforce Developer certification(s)

Preferred Skills:

• Unique combination of being business-minded and highly analytical while also having a strong and deep technical background in Salesforce.com
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and deliver results with aggressive timelines
• Able and willing to work independently and in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communication skills, verbal and written to both technical and non-technical audiences that are in a geographically dispersed environment (conference calls, Skype, face-to-face)
• Ability to produce high quality technical documentation and analysis
• Take initiative to recommend process improvements and demonstrate creative thinking
• Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to grasp concepts quickly
• Demonstrate sharp, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge and experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Salesforce Developer certification is preferred

About Steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $160,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.