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Salesforce Developer

Job Description

Job Summary
The Washington Post is seeking a Salesforce Developer to join our team that is dedicated to developing, supporting, and building out the Client Solutions Salesforce group. The developer will work directly with team members ranging from business analysts, Client Partners, sales management, and sales operation.

Motivations

You have an interest in helping teams to build out thoughtful products
You are a quick learner who is curious and motivated
You thrive in fast-paced environments and can handle multiple projects
You are an innovative thinker who shares ideas often and is not afraid to speak up
You are not afraid of a challenge
You are analytical and love finding solutions to problems

Responsibilities

Translate functional requirements into technical requirements
Design and build high-performance, reusable, and reliable Apex code with best practices
Ensure the best possible quality of the application
Use Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Lightning aura components to Implement features and bugfixes within the org, following org architecture, software engineering principles, and coding best-practices defined by salesforce team leadership
Take ownership of project work and developing client relationships (should be a confident self-starter)
Identify bugs and align with requirements during debugging
Independently learn about different existing systems within the org, documenting any gaps along the way, and plan out feature changes and bug fixes to properly account for that existing work
Write test classes for the class that you develop and ensure more than 80% code coverage
Give constructive, actionable feedback on other team members' solutions

Qualifications

Familiarity with Digital Advertising and have built out a system for a digital advertising company before (a plus, but not required)
Experience with Operative One (a plus, but not required)
Experience with TCRM and/or Media Cloud
Proficiency in Salesforce development (including APEX, LWC, Aura Framework, Visual Force, Salesforce APIs, Lightning, Java and JavaScript)
Proficiency in SFDC Customizations such as Custom Objects, Custom Tabs, Custom Fields, Validation rules, Workflow rules, Page Layouts, Record Types, Flow & Process Builders etc
Fluent with Lightning
Reliable and self-motivated
6+ years’ experience as a saleforce.com developer
Analytical Skills
Knowledge of web coding including HTML and CSS
Ability to solve problem sets
Familiarity with Big Data
Ability to multitask
Ability to liaison with non-programmers

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

#washpostlife

By The Washington Post

The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it...

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LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Washington, DC

DATE POSTED

July 22, 2023