Salesforce Developer

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Salesforce Developer to join our team in Herndon, VA. This position involves developing, testing, and deploying Salesforce applications for the Department of State’s Consular Systems Modernization Program.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in Salesforce development, including code merging, Visualforce, and Apex programming, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree. A target salary range of $86,000 - $138,000 is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
• Fluent in performing code merges of Salesforce git repositories, including conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in writing Visualforce, Apex classes/controllers, triggers, SOQL and SOSL.

Responsibilities

• Perform app development, prototyping, testing and demonstrating capabilities to users.
• Design and provide solution recommendations for service modernizations using Salesforce.
• Map Salesforce capabilities against business and technical requirements.

Skills

Software development lifecycle

Salesforce development

Code merging

Visualforce

Apex

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Salesforce Platform IDE

Data Loader

Workbench

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Salesforce Developer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative will modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework to better support the services provided to CA’s customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform app development, prototyping, testing and demonstrating capabilities to users.
• Perform code merges, resolve conflicts, deploy repositories to sandboxes and test environments, as well as assist deployments to higher environments and production.
• Build custom applications using declarative customization capabilities, e.g. flows and using App Builder.
• Design and provide solution recommendations and roadmaps for service modernizations using Salesforce Platform, both out-of-box capabilities and customized solutions.
• Work closely with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and directly with customers to architect Salesforce solutions to meet business requirements.
• Use your technical proficiency with the Salesforce platform to design and develop business functionalities using inbuilt CRM/CX technologies and functionalities.
• Map Salesforce capabilities, features and best practices against business and technical requirements by performing fit-gap analysis against Salesforce cloud, service, community, available tools available within AppExchange and Salesforce Platform.
• Document, maintain, and govern Salesforce solutions, both out-of-box capabilities and customized, to meet business requirements for service modernizations across their respective lifecycles. Work with systems architects and support team members to address security and compliance (e.g. section 508, FISMA) requirements related to the setup of Salesforce platform sandbox and development environments.
• Work on design and development of interfaces APIs and integrations from Salesforce to external systems.
• Review and correct project/program direction, approach, and key artifacts to keep programs on track and solutions extendable and maintainable going forward.
• Ensure that the system accurately meets the defined expectations of the business, ensuring that proper testing is implemented, and performance and security requirements are closely monitored by working with development teams.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in software development lifecycle.
• At least 5 years of experience in development of enterprise-level Salesforce projects throughout implementation of lifecycles with demonstrable success.
• Fluent in performing code merges of Salesforce git repositories, including conflict resolution.
• Experienced in deploying repositories to sandboxes and test environments.
• Proficiency in writing Visualforce, Apex classes/controllers, triggers, SOQL and SOSL.
• Proficiency in related tools (Data Loader, Workbench, Salesforce Platform IDE, and integrations of third-party tools with Salesforce).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Experience designing, building, and implementing custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform.
• Must be able to obtain or have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Force.com/Salesforce Platform Advanced Developer (DEV 501).
• Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I or equivalent experience.
• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
• Experience developing/deploying applications written in open languages on Heroku and integration with Salesforce platform.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.