Salesforce Developer

As a Salesforce Developer at Served with Honor, you will engage in Salesforce software development, working closely with architects to design, develop, and test new solutions. You'll create custom applications on the Salesforce platform using technologies like Apex and Lightning Web Components and ensure data integrity through optimized data models and security rules. Additionally, you will evaluate new Salesforce features and integrate Salesforce with external systems, making sure that there is seamless data flow between different applications.

To qualify for the Salesforce Developer position at Served with Honor, candidates should have at least five years of hands-on experience in Salesforce development, focusing on complex, enterprise-scale solutions. A deep understanding of the Salesforce platform architecture, configuration, and customization options is essential, as is proficiency in programming languages relevant to Salesforce development such as Apex, Java, and JavaScript. Preferred qualifications include experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and relevant certifications like Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant and Platform Developer.

In the Salesforce Developer role at Served with Honor, candidates should have proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks used in Salesforce development. Specifically, skills in Apex, Java, and JavaScript are vital. A solid understanding of SaaS data models and experience with Salesforce DX and version control systems like Git/Github are also important for successful integration and deployment of solutions.

The Agile environment at Served with Honor significantly enhances the Salesforce Developer role by promoting collaboration and adaptability. You will participate in regular Scrum meetings with cross-functional team members, allowing for continual feedback and iterative development. This fast-paced approach enables developers to respond quickly to changing business requirements and produce innovative solutions that align with broader organizational goals.

As a Salesforce Developer at Served with Honor, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation ranging from $115,000 to $124,000 along with performance bonuses. The benefits package also features healthcare plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, generous paid time off (30 days of PTO), life insurance, disability insurance, and paid parental leave. This holistic approach ensures that employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance while growing in their careers.

When discussing your experience with Apex during an interview, focus on specific projects where you utilized Apex for custom development. Emphasize your problem-solving skills, how you wrote triggers or classes to support business logic, and any challenges you faced and overcame. Provide concrete examples of your contributions and the impact of your work on the project's success.

In your response, emphasize your familiarity with various integration tools and techniques, such as REST APIs or middleware platforms like MuleSoft. Discuss specific integrations you've accomplished, the architecture you used, and how you ensured security and data integrity. Highlight any performance metrics that demonstrate the success of these integrations.

When addressing performance optimization, discuss your approach to identifying bottlenecks, such as using monitoring tools or conducting code reviews. Describe specific optimization techniques, such as minimizing SOQL queries, leveraging custom indexes, or caching data appropriately. Use an example to illustrate how your efforts improved application efficiency.

In your answer, highlight the benefits of Salesforce DX such as source-driven development, streamlined collaboration through version control systems like Git, and how it enhances the CI/CD process. Explain how using Salesforce DX allows teams to work more effectively, enabling faster delivery of high-quality solutions while ensuring better management of the development lifecycle.

When discussing technical debt, describe a specific scenario where you identified performance or quality issues in existing Salesforce implementations. Discuss the strategies you employed to address them, such as refactoring code, improving documentation, or implementing best practices, and the overall impact it had on the project and team morale.

In answering this question, explain your understanding of Salesforce's security model, including profiles, permission sets, and roles. Describe how you assess and implement sharing rules to ensure users access the data they need while protecting sensitive information. Highlight any specific examples of security assessments or improvements you've executed in past projects.

In your response, detail the importance of unit testing in Salesforce development. Discuss the types of tests you conduct using frameworks like Apex test classes, and explain how you ensure comprehensive test coverage. Mention any tools you use to automate testing and how you handle testing dependencies when developing complex solutions.

In your answer, focus on the various components of Salesforce Service Cloud that you have worked with, such as CTI systems, Knowledge Management features, and Omnichannel solutions. Provide examples of how you've configured and tailored these components to meet specific business needs and improve customer support processes.

Discuss your familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, and how you use them in Salesforce development tasks. Describe your workflow for managing branches, making commits, and resolving conflicts, as well as how version control facilitates collaboration within your team and enhances the reliability of deployments.

Explain how you proactively stay informed about Salesforce updates, such as attending webinars, participating in user communities, or following Salesforce blogs and release notes. Mention any courses or certifications you’ve pursued that help enhance your skills, illustrating your commitment to ongoing professional development in the Salesforce ecosystem.