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The Salesforce Developer at DoorDash is responsible for defining, developing, integrating, and scaling our Salesforce instance. This includes owning end-to-end solutions, collaborating with various stakeholders, and implementing Salesforce solutions that adhere to best practices. You'll work with a team of developers to refine requirements and drive strategic solutions while managing multiple ongoing projects.

To apply for the Salesforce Developer role at DoorDash, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in Salesforce development within a scalable environment and 2 years working with Lightning development. A strong proficiency in Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce, and related technologies is essential. Familiarity with Salesforce Service Cloud and CI/CD tools would also be advantageous.

As a Salesforce Developer at DoorDash, your work directly impacts the operational efficiency of our sales and services teams. By creating and implementing strategic solutions within Salesforce, you'll help refine processes and provide valuable insights that drive our overall business strategies, ensuring that our teams meet their goals successfully.

A successful Salesforce Developer at DoorDash should possess strong development skills in Salesforce technology such as Apex and Lightning, along with knowledge in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Additionally, excellent communication and problem-solving skills are crucial, as you'll need to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to manage shifting priorities and requirements.

At DoorDash, the culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. As a Salesforce Developer, you’ll be part of a diverse team focused on making impactful decisions and growing together. The company values unique perspectives and provides numerous opportunities for team members to influence strategies and cultivate their careers.

When answering this question, clearly outline your experience in Salesforce development, highlighting your specific roles and projects. Discuss tools and technologies you've used, such as Apex or Lightning Components, and relate these experiences back to how they would apply to the DoorDash environment.

Employ a structured approach to project management. Talk about tools or methodologies you use to prioritize tasks, communicate with stakeholders, and maintain flexibility while delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Discuss your understanding of Salesforce best practices, such as maintaining documentation, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring that your solutions are scalable and maintainable. Providing specific examples will strengthen your answer.

Share a specific scenario where you encountered a challenge in your Salesforce development work. Describe the problem, your thinking process, and the eventual solution you executed, emphasizing the impact on the stakeholders involved.

Be prepared to mention any integration tools like REST APIs or platform events that you've utilized, detailing how you integrated them into your solutions at previous positions and the results or benefits this brought.

Mention practices such as peer code reviews, unit testing, and sticking to coding standards. Discuss how these practices help maintain a well-structured and efficient codebase.

Talk about any migration projects you've led or participated in, including specific tools or frameworks used. Detail the challenges faced and how you overcame them to deliver a successful migration.

Set out a clear approach, mentioning how you would communicate with stakeholders, gather insights through discussions or surveys, and prioritize their needs to ensure the new feature aligns with business objectives.

Highlight the significance of understanding business processes, strong communication within teams, keeping abreast of platform intricacies, and continuously learning about new Salesforce features and updates.

Provide examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your ability to collaborate with different departments, managing diverse perspectives, and aligning on project goals to ensure successful outcomes.