Senior Salesforce Developer

The Senior Salesforce Developer at Digital Mass will be responsible for programming, testing, and debugging Salesforce custom components, conducting detailed requirement analyses, designing and documenting technical solutions, and ensuring data migration and integrity within the Salesforce platform. Additionally, this role involves mentoring junior consultants and providing guidance on Salesforce best practices.

To qualify for the Senior Salesforce Developer position at Digital Mass, candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with an object-oriented programming language, 1-2 years of Salesforce development experience including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components, and possess a Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to integrate Salesforce with third-party systems using APIs are also crucial.

Digital Mass promotes a collaborative work environment where the Senior Salesforce Developer will work on-site five days a week in our beautifully renovated North Loop office. We believe that face-to-face collaboration breeds innovation and connection among colleagues, making it an optimal setting for professional growth.

At Digital Mass, we are committed to the continuous growth of our team members. Our Senior Salesforce Developer will have opportunities to mentor junior consultants, engage in growth training, and access continuing education resources. We also offer performance bonuses to encourage our employees to excel in their careers.

Digital Mass offers a competitive benefits package for Senior Salesforce Developers, which includes generous PTO, nine paid holidays, parental leave, a 401(k) plan with a match, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, employees enjoy a monthly parking stipend, company-sponsored events, and complimentary snacks in the office.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Apex and Visualforce. Discuss the challenges faced and how your solutions improved the project outcome, emphasizing your coding skills and understanding of Salesforce functionalities.

Explain how you gather information from stakeholders and translate their needs into technical specifications. Providing an example of a successful requirement analysis you conducted in a previous project would showcase your methodical approach and success in aligning technical solutions with business objectives.

Discuss your strategies for data migration, including validating source data, thorough testing, and using data cleansing techniques. Including an example of a successful data migration project can illustrate your ability to manage complex datasets and enhance data integrity.

Talk about your experience with performance tuning in Salesforce, such as customizing queries, monitoring system health, and recommending best practices. Provide evidence of how your optimizations have improved client processes and system performance.

Share your philosophy on mentorship, focusing on how you guide junior developers through hands-on training, code reviews, and structuring their learning paths. Highlight instances where your mentorship has positively impacted their growth.

Articulate a specific challenge, detailing your analytical process to understand the issue, the solution you proposed, and the successful outcome. This approach not only demonstrates your problem-solving skill but also your capacity to handle project pressures.

Discuss the various resources you use to stay current, such as online forums, Salesforce events, webinars, or certification courses. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how that benefits your role as a Senior Salesforce Developer.

Explain how you typically approach integration projects, referring to specific tools like APIs and middleware solutions. Providing examples of successful integrations can demonstrate your hands-on experience and problem-solving abilities.

Illustrate your problem-solving and interpersonal skills by explaining how you would facilitate open communication among team members to resolve conflicts. Providing an example of a past experience would underscore your capabilities in maintaining a collaborative team environment.

Share your experience with developing and deploying Lightning components, focusing on specific projects where you effectively used Lightning to enhance user interface functionality. Discussing the benefits you achieved through these components can highlight your expertise.