Salesforce Programmer Analyst

Accylerate; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accylerate, LLC. is seeking a Salesforce Programmer Analyst in the Glen Allen, VA area. The role focuses on Apex classes/triggers, Lightning Web Components, and declarative configurations to extend Salesforce capabilities.

Responsibilities include implementing flows, managing Copado deployments, and maintaining unit tests and technical docs. Prior government/public-sector experience is a plus and Salesforce Platform Developer I/II certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Apex classes and triggers and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Strong understanding of declarative Salesforce configuration (Flow Builder, Process Builder migration, validation rules, page layouts, permission sets).
• Production experience with Copado for release management.
• Experience writing Apex unit tests and working within a DevOps-driven defect remediation process.
• Proficiency using Jira for agile story writing, acceptance criteria, and defect tracking.
• Strong written communication for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Flows, Apex classes and triggers and Lightning Web Components (LWC) to extend Salesforce functionality in support of business requirements.
• Apply a configuration-first approach favoring declarative solutions (Flows, Validation Rules, Permission Sets) before custom code, reserving Apex/LWC development for requirements that exceed configuration capabilities.
• Use Copado CI/CD to manage source control, deployments, and release pipelines across Salesforce environments.
• Write and maintain Apex unit tests and collaborate with the DevOps team to debug, triage, and remediate defects.
• Contribute to and maintain technical documentation (design specs, deployment notes, release documentation).
• Use Jira to document user stories, acceptance criteria, and design changes for both defect remediation and new feature development.

Skills

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Declarative Salesforce configuration

DevOps collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Salesforce Platform Developer I/II certification

Tools

Copado CI/CD

Jira

Flow Builder

Process Builder migration

Job description

Ideal Candidate Profile: Seeking a Salesforce Programmer Analyst with strong hands‑on experience in Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and declarative Salesforce configuration, including Flow Builder and validation rules. The ideal candidate should have production experience with Copado CI/CD, Apex unit testing, and defect remediation in a DevOps‑driven environment. Must be proficient in Jira for user stories, acceptance criteria, and defect tracking, along with technical documentation and release management. Salesforce Platform Developer I/II certification, exposure to Agentforce or Einstein AI, and government/public‑sector project experience are preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Flows, Apex classes and triggers and Lightning Web Components (LWC) to extend Salesforce functionality in support of business requirements.
• Apply a configuration‑first approach favor declarative solutions (Flows, Validation Rules, Permission Sets) before custom code, reserving Apex/LWC development for requirements that exceed configuration capabilities.
• Use Copado CI/CD to manage source control, deployments, and release pipelines across Salesforce environments.
• Write and maintain Apex unit tests (meeting org code‑coverage requirements) and collaborate with the DevOps team to debug, triage, and remediate defects.
• Contribute to and maintain technical documentation (design specs, deployment notes, release documentation).
• Use Jira to document user stories, acceptance criteria, and design changes for both defect remediation and new feature development.

Required Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on experience with Apex (classes, triggers) and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Strong understanding of declarative Salesforce configuration (Flow Builder, Process Builder migration, validation rules, page layouts, permission sets).
• Production experience with Copado (or comparable Salesforce CI/CD tooling) for release management.
• Experience writing Apex unit tests and working within a DevOps‑driven defect remediation process.
• Practical experience with Jira for agile story writing, acceptance criteria, and defect tracking.
• Strong written communication skills for technical documentation.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Exposure to Salesforce AI capabilities (Agentforce, Einstein, Prompt Builder) or familiarity with recent Dreamforce product announcements.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I/II certification.
• Experience supporting government/public‑sector Salesforce implementations.