Salesforce Developer

Talentify; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Salesforce Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will work closely with developers, admins, QA, and tech leads to deliver reliable, high-performing backend systems.

The role emphasizes Apex development, integrations, platform optimization, code quality, and continuous improvement within an Agile environment; collaboration with a cross-functional team is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience building backend solutions on Salesforce platform using Apex and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions on the Salesforce platform.
• Collaborate with developers, Salesforce admins, QA engineers, and leadership to deliver reliable backend systems.
• Focus on Apex development, integrations, platform optimization, code quality, and Agile delivery.
• Ensure performance and governance limits are respected; write tests and participate in reviews.

Skills

Agile

Back End Development

RESTful API design

Salesforce CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Git/version control

Postman

Job description

Salesforce Developer
Must Have Technical Skills:

• Agile
• Back End Development
• Back End Development
• Microsoft SQL Server
• RESTful (Rest-APIs)
• Salesforce CRM

Work Location: Hybrid - in office 3 days per week and remote 2 days from one of the client locations listed below:

• Jacksonville, Florida (Main Office)
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Chicago, Illinois
• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Houston, Texas
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Nashville, Tennessee
• New York, New York
• San Antonio, Texas
• San Diego, California
• Tacoma, Washington
• Tampa, Florida
• Washington, DC

Position Description

We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solution on the Salesforce platform. This role requires working closely with developers, Salesforce admins, QA engineers, and technical leadership to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high performing backend solutions. This role focuses on Apex development, integrations, platform optimization, code quality, and continuous improvement within an Agile work environment.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Backend Development

• Develop and maintain backend solutions using Salesforce technologies
  • Apex classes
  • Triggers
  • Batch, queueable, and scheduled jobs
• Implement business logic based on functional and technical requirements
• Build scalable, reusable, and maintainable backend solutions
• Follow platform standards and development best practices

Collaboration & Technical Planning

• Collaborate with:
  • Backend & frontend developers
  • Salesforce Administrators
  • QA Engineers
  • Technical Team Lead + Solution Architect
• Participate in:
  • Technical discussions
  • Solution design sessions
  • Requirement refinement
  • Technical estimation and implementation planning
• Support backend architecture and implementation decisions

Performance and Platform Optimization

• Optimize backend logic for Salesforce platform performance and governor limits
• Ensure efficient:
  • SOQL/SOSL query usage
  • Transaction handling
  • Asynchronous processing
• Design scalable and maintainable backend solutions
• Refactor and improve legacy code as part of ongoing development efforts

Code Quality & Maintenance

• Maintain and enhance the Salesforce backend codebase
• Ensure code is:
  • Clean
  • Well-structured
  • Maintainable
  • Extensible
• Participate in:
  • Code reviews
  • Refactoring initiatives
  • Technical improvement efforts

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Write and maintain:
  • Apex test classes
  • Backend test scenarios
• Perform sprint item testing before QA handoff
• Support QA engineers by:
  • Explaining functionality
  • Assisting with troubleshooting
  • Helping validate test scripts and scenarios

Integrations & API Support

• Support and maintain REST API integrations
• Maintain:
  • Postman collections
  • API documentation and request examples
• Assist with integration troubleshooting and backend API support

Version Control & Deployment Support

• Use Git for:
  • Version control
  • Branch management
  • Code synchronization
• Prepare backend changes for deployment across environments
• Support deployment activities and releases

Continuous Improvement

• Follow Salesforce and software engineering best practices
• Ensure solutions are:
  • Secure
  • Scalable
  • Maintainable
  • Extensible
• Stay current with:
  • Salesforce platform updates and releases
  • Emerging development tools and patterns
  • New Salesforce features and capabilities
• Contribute to improving:
  • Development standards
  • Code quality
  • Team efficiency
  • Platform optimization

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Technical Skills

• Apex
• Salesforce Triggers
• SOQL/SOSL
• Salesforce asynchronous processing
• Salesforce Data Model
• REST APIs
• Postman
• Git/version control
• Debugging and log analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of scalable backend architecture principles
• Good communication and collaboration activities

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience developing backend solutions on Salesforce platform using Apex and related technologies

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