Lead Salesforce Developer

Company Description

Lead Salesforce Developer

Carlsbad, CA (Onsite)

USC/ GC

Full time role only

JOB OVERVIEW

The Salesforce Developer will support the development of GIA's Salesforce platform and related applications as part of our growing CRM team. You'll contribute through architect and application development solutions that are robust, scalable, reusable, and maintainable. You'll work with various GIA business and IT stakeholders to determine the proper design and architecture to most effectively meet the business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop new functionality and automate business processes using code (APEX, Triggers, Lightning Web Components, Aura, Visualforce), no code (lightning flows), and configuration (objects, process builder, workflows, etc.) to support business initiatives

Review peer code and provide feedback and suggestions as to how to meet Salesforce and SDLC best practices

Understand, troubleshoot, and reduce the technical debt of existing code and processes

Build RESTful web services for solutions integration.

Formulate timelines, test scenarios, and project plans for system upgrades and new implementation efforts

Ensure the consistency and maintainability of existing applications by creating and maintaining standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.

Review support requests and identify opportunities for preventing common issues

Periodically evaluate code and systems for potential improvements and offer automation and tools that can be integrated into existing systems and new initiatives.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other members of the Salesforce development team

Ensure deliverables meet customer expectations for speed, quality, and value.

Liaise with global stakeholders and appropriate leadership to adopt new functionality as needed.

Create and maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders (e.g., Customer Service, Education, Business Development, Marketing, etc.) and regularly solicit feedback to ensure ongoing service satisfaction

Other duties as assigned

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Expert in APEX, Lightning components, Aura, Lightning flows and Salesforce administration

Experiencing building solutions using Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Experience with Salesforce Experience cloud, Sales cloud, and Service Cloud

Setup and implementation of Salesforce DevOps best practices

Experience using tools like Boomi/Informatica/Mulesoft

Good to have knowledge of CRM Einstein / Analytics / AI

Full understanding and passion for software design, configuration, and testing in an agile environment

Experience working with REST / GraphQL API

Capability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.

Sound judgment, effective problem-solving technique, creativity, and flexibility; awareness to anticipate change and seamlessly adapt

Excellent oral and written communication; ability to liaise with colleagues of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds

Capacity to administer multiple competing demands and work cooperatively with others

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.

10+ years of experience developing on the Salesforce platform

Salesforce Platform Developer II, Community Cloud, Service Cloud, and Java Script certifications required

Salesforce Architect certifications preferred