Associate Salesforce Developer

<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Information Systems<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develop and customize applications using <b>Salesforce Lightning (LWC/Aura)</b>, Apex classes, triggers, and Visualforce as needed.</li><li>Configure Salesforce objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, workflows, and permission models.</li><li>Support integration of Salesforce with external systems using <b>RESTful and SOAP web services</b>.</li><li>Assist in maintaining <b>CI/CD pipelines</b> and deployments using tools like Git and <b>Copado</b>.</li><li>Analyze and troubleshoot issues in Salesforce orgs across sandboxes and production.</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, planning sessions, and sprint reviews.</li><li>Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and other developers to deliver quality outcomes on time.</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field with <b>2 to 6 yrs</b> of experience.</li><li><b>3&#43; years</b> of hands-on Salesforce development experience.</li><li>Proficiency in:<ul><li><b>Apex (classes, triggers, schedulers, exception handling)</b></li><li><b>Lightning Web Components (LWC)</b> and <b>Aura</b></li><li>Salesforce configurations: objects, page layouts, validation rules, profiles, permission sets</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with <b>Salesforce security models</b>, sharing rules, and role hierarchies.</li><li>Experience with <b>Salesforce integrations</b> using APIs (REST/SOAP).</li><li>Exposure to <b>DevOps practices</b>, Git-based version control, and CI/CD automation.</li><li>Basic understanding of validation requirements in <b>regulated environments</b> (e.g., GxP/CSV).</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Experience using <b>Copado</b> for source control and release management.</li><li>Previous experience working in <b>Agile/Scrum environments</b>.</li><li>Understanding of Salesforce’s object model, formula fields, flows, and automation tools.</li><li>Exposure to healthcare, pharma, or life sciences industries (optional).</li><li>Knowledge of basic validation artifacts such as requirement specifications, RTMs, or test evidence (a plus).</li></ul><p><b>Professional Certifications (preferred)</b></p><ul><li>Salesforce Platform Developer I (<b>required</b>)</li><li>Salesforce Platform Developer II (<b>optional</b>)</li><li>Salesforce Administrator Certification (<b>preferred</b>)</li><li>Certified Scrum Developer or SAFe Agile (<b>bonus</b>)</li><li>Certified Validation/CSV Professional (<b>nice-to-have</b>)</li></ul><p><b>Soft Skills</b></p><ul><li>Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.</li><li>Clear and effective communication.</li><li>Attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with willingness to learn.</li><li>Adaptability to changing requirements or project directions.</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.