Salesforce Developer

As a Salesforce Developer at Genius Sports, you will focus on re-engineering our Salesforce org and automating the order to cash process through our Salesforce platform. Other key responsibilities include providing custom solutions, partnering with internal stakeholders for sustainable integrations, and monitoring the effectiveness of integrations to swiftly resolve any issues.

To succeed as a Salesforce Developer at Genius Sports, you should have over 4 years of experience in Salesforce development, along with a solid background in software engineering. Experience with APEX, LWC, and Salesforce technologies like Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud, and various integration approaches are essential. Certifications such as Salesforce Administrator and Developer certifications would be beneficial.

The Salesforce Developer role is integral to Genius Sports' growth as it aims to enhance the operational efficiency of teams such as Marketing and Finance through automation and improved processes. By re-engineering our Salesforce instance, you will help lay a strong foundation for future revenue growth and streamline essential business operations.

A successful Salesforce Developer at Genius Sports will excel through strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to engineering excellence. Knowledge in Salesforce technologies and languages like Apex and Java, along with the ability to tackle complex problems, will further enhance your contributions to our team.

At Genius Sports, Salesforce Developers enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation, working in a fast-paced environment focused on pushing boundaries. Employees engage in various social events, team building activities, and a supportive work atmosphere where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

When answering this question, highlight specific Salesforce technologies you've worked with, such as Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud, or APEX. Provide examples of projects where you successfully used these technologies, focusing on how it impacted the project outcome positively.

To tackle problem-solving, describe your methodology, such as breaking down the problem into smaller parts, researching best practices, consulting documentation, and collaborating with team members. Share an example of a complex issue you resolved using this approach to emphasize your skills.

Discuss your experience with API-led integration approaches and how you've successfully implemented them in past projects. Mention tools you’ve used like DataLoader.io or GitLab and explain how you monitor integrations for errors or issues to ensure seamless operations.

Explain the importance of documentation in software development to maintain traceability of requirements. Share your strategies for documenting work, including maintaining design documentation, writing code comments, and using version control tools like GitLab to track changes.

Pick a specific project where you made a significant impact. Outline your role, the challenges faced, the solutions you implemented, and the measurable results achieved. Aim to detail how you utilized various Salesforce technologies effectively throughout the project.

Discuss challenges such as keeping up with Salesforce updates, ensuring data security, or managing complex integrations. Share your insights on how you’d approach these challenges, demonstrating your understanding of the current Salesforce landscape.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning through online courses, attending webinars, participating in Salesforce communities, or obtaining certifications. Mention specific resources you've found helpful and how they’ve contributed to enhancing your skills.

Highlight key advantages such as improved revenue lifecycle management, the automation of complex revenue processes, and enhanced visibility into analytics and data insights. Provide examples of how these benefits can directly impact business efficiency and decision-making.

Describe the importance of simplifying complex technical jargon into understandable terms. Provide an example from your experience where you successfully communicated technical details, ensuring that the stakeholders were informed and engaged in the discussion.

Explain your view on collaboration as essential for project success, emphasizing how sharing knowledge and ideas leads to better solutions. Highlight examples where team collaboration helped resolve issues or sparked innovative ideas in your previous projects.