Senior Salesforce Developer - University

As a Senior Salesforce Developer at Truelogic, your main responsibilities will include working on two-week sprints to deliver new features and enhancements for our Consumer Direct Lending instance of Salesforce. You'll collaborate with business systems analysts and product owners to refine project stories, ensuring they are ready for development. Additionally, you'll troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by end-users, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for all stakeholders involved.

To qualify for the Senior Salesforce Developer position at Truelogic, you should have a minimum of five years of experience in Salesforce software development, backed by a Platform Developer II certification. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce technologies, including Apex, Aura, and Lightning Web Components (LWC), is essential. Likewise, strong communication skills are necessary to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Candidates for the Senior Salesforce Developer position at Truelogic are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or possess equivalent work experience. Additionally, proficiency in Salesforce Query and Search Language is vital for success in this role, allowing you to effectively manage and utilize data within the Salesforce platform.

At Truelogic, we believe in nurturing our talent and providing opportunities for professional growth. Senior Salesforce Developers will have access to continuous learning resources and training programs, enabling them to stay updated on the latest Salesforce technologies and best practices. Our collaborative team environment also fosters knowledge sharing and mentorship, enhancing your skills and career trajectory.

The interview process for the Senior Salesforce Developer role at Truelogic typically comprises several stages. Candidates can expect initial screenings to assess their qualifications, followed by technical interviews that evaluate their Salesforce development skills. Additionally, interviews may include behavioral assessments to gauge fit within our innovative and collaborative work culture.

In answering this question, provide specific details about your previous Salesforce projects and your contributions. Share the tools and technologies you used, such as Apex, Aura, and LWC, and highlight the impact your efforts had on project outcomes.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging issues, including analyzing error messages, reviewing code, and collaborating with end-users to gather insights. Providing examples of past challenges and how you successfully resolved them will showcase your problem-solving skills.

When discussing a challenging project, focus on what made it difficult, the steps you took to overcome obstacles, and the results achieved. Highlight your ability to work under pressure and demonstrate creative problem-solving.

Discuss your familiarity with coding standards, version control, and testing practices. Mention any automated testing tools or frameworks you utilize to maintain high code quality, and express your commitment to continuous improvement.

Highlight your collaborative skills by explaining how you work with business systems analysts to assess project stories. Discuss your processes for evaluating complexity, ensuring requirements are clear, and your role in preparing tasks for development.

Share your strategies for staying current with Salesforce, such as attending webinars, participating in Salesforce community groups, or pursuing additional certifications. Emphasize your commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Discuss your passion for problem-solving and innovation in the context of Salesforce development. Share specific aspects of the role that inspire you, such as the ability to create impactful solutions that enhance user experiences.

Describe your time management strategies, such as using project management tools and techniques like agile methodologies. Emphasize your ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

Provide a clear and concise explanation, noting that Apex is a programming language for custom back-end logic, while Salesforce Flows are a point-and-click automation tool for process management. Highlight scenarios where each might be more appropriate.

Discuss best practices such as using change sets, tracking deployment processes carefully, and performing thorough testing in sandbox environments before going live. Emphasize the importance of minimizing risks during deployments.