Summer 2027 - Salesforce Developer Intern

Greystone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Career development

New York office

Job summary

Greystone is seeking a motivated Salesforce Developer Intern to join our IT team in New York. This internship offers hands-on work with Salesforce in an enterprise setting, focusing on development, configuration, and automation to support business operations.

You will learn and contribute across the full development lifecycle, including requirements, testing, deployment, and data cleanup, while collaborating with seasoned professionals and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, MIS, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, configuration, and maintenance of Salesforce apps.
• Support creation and enhancement of Flows, validation rules, objects and fields.
• Learn Apex, SOQL, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in Salesforce.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and deployments in sandbox environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Pursuing CS/IT/SE/MIS degree

Tools

Salesforce

Apex

SOQL

Lightning Web Components

Job description

Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, with $13 billion in loan originations in 2025. The firm consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac by multifamily loan volume and is the #1* Overall HUD Multifamily and Healthcare Lender in the country. Greystone also ranks nationally as a top affordable housing, seniors housing, and small balance loan lender. At Greystone, charity is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

At Greystone, everything we do is driven by our purpose of improving others’ lives. As we work hard to maintain our ranking as a top national commercial real estate lender, our culture of caring and support is just as important. We don't just say "Where People Matter" - we lead with this mantra every day to guide our actions and behaviors. Greystone is committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion. Belonging is at the heart of our culture of caring, integrity and excellence and is a driving force behind our entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.

Greystone is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Salesforce Developer Intern to join our IT team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with Salesforce in an enterprise environment while contributing to projects that support business operations, improve processes, and enhance the user experience.

The ideal candidate has an interest in software development, business applications, and automation, along with a willingness to learn new technologies. Working alongside experienced Salesforce developers and administrators, the intern will gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, development, testing, and deployment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, configuration, and maintenance of Salesforce applications and functionality.
• Support the creation and enhancement of Salesforce Flows, validation rules, custom objects, fields, and page layouts.
• Gain experience with Salesforce development technologies, including Apex, SOQL, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Help troubleshoot issues, investigate defects, and implement improvements to existing functionality.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and validating changes in Salesforce sandbox environments.
• Assist with data analysis, cleanup, and reporting to improve data quality and business processes.
• Support integrations and automation initiatives involving Salesforce and other enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with developers, administrators, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions.
• Document technical changes, processes, and solutions to support ongoing maintenance.
• Participate in Agile team activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, and demonstrations.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and software development principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative when solving problems.

Preferred (Not Required):

• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM or Salesforce Trailhead.
• Exposure to object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, or Apex.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, relational databases, or data modeling.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, or CSS.
• Exposure to REST APIs, integrations, or workflow automation.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
• Interest in cloud platforms and enterprise application development.

What You'll Learn

• Practical Salesforce development and administration in an enterprise environment.
• How business requirements are translated into technical solutions.
• Experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Flow, and SOQL.
• Best practices for application development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
• How Salesforce integrates with other enterprise systems and data platforms.
• Collaboration within an Agile software development team.
• Exposure to real-world business processes and technology initiatives within the commercial real estate finance industry.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience contributing to real business applications and projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced Salesforce professionals.
• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and professional skills.
• Exposure to enterprise technologies, integrations, and software development practices.
• A collaborative environment that encourages learning, problem-solving, and innovation.

Interns based in the New York office for Summer 2027 are compensated at $29/hour.

At Greystone, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build a work environment that empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Greystone is an EEO employer.

*For HUD's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Based upon combined firm commitments received by Greystone Funding Company LLC and Greystone Servicing company LLC and excludes risk sharing and hospital loans.