Salesforce Developer

SUMMARY:
Job Summary:

• Support high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade application design and development for Salesforce in agile teams by producing, testing, documenting, and reviewing source code

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

• To deliver the design, configuration, customisation, coding, testing, deployment, implementation, documentation, and debugging of Salesforce solutions by agreed standards and best practices
• Work closely with testers to automate functional tests
• Diagnose production issues and assist production support staff (Third-level support)
• Consistent participation in agile methodologies and practices
• To manage development timelines

• Coding software in keeping with given specification and according to defined programming guidelines (e.g., methodology, structure, code comments)
• Preparation of test data and unit testing of the newly developed software or changes to existing software
• Fixing bugs in the software based on testing results
• Preparing technical documentation guides for the software
• Plan and Organise
• Develop and execute unit test plans
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of software requirements and specifications
• Plan, design, and conduct tests of programs, correcting errors and re-testing to achieve an error-free result
• Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues in any aspect of program design, creation, testing, and documentation
• Take part in reviews of one's work and can assist with reviews of colleagues' work
• Delivery and Support
• Update, modify, enhance, and deploy solutions
• Configure and customize Salesforce applications in keeping with the given design and specification
• Conduct unit testing as specified in the unit test plan, and document the outcomes to ensure that the code developed is error-free
• Implement fixes to resolve any identified unit and system testing issues/errors
• Assist with all test phases and implement fixes according to identified errors
• Analyse, identify, and troubleshoot issues encountered in production and/or reported by customers/users by analysing and debugging code
• Adhere to quality guidelines and standards for all activities (e.g., naming conventions, code comments)
• Create documentation (e.g., maintenance guide) for all new projects and store the completed documentation in an appropriate repository
• Update existing application documentation to reflect program changes
• Work with trainers, technical writers, and Organizational Change Management professionals to develop user support materials
• Support software implementation activities (e.g., deployment, installation, configuration, customization, integration, data migration) as required
• Review changes made by other team members to identify discrepancies and errors and to ensure the quality of work and adherence to standards and guidelines
• Create a detailed software design at the application/module level in Collaboration with the solutions architect/business analyst/system analyst
• Review test plans and test results of other team members to ensure that all test scenarios have been considered and tested
• Review documentation created by other team members to ensure that the documentation incorporates all system development and code changes
• Provide technical guidance and training to other developers within the organisation
• Attend relevant project progress review sessions and provide feedback when required
• Participate in software release and post-release activities, including support for product launch (e.g., developing demonstrations and samples)
• Monitor and Evaluate
• Monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs to correct errors, isolate areas for improvement, and general debugging
• Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process
• Evaluate the results of testing the programs to identify scope for improvement in development activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field, optional
• Salesforce developer and administrator certification, compulsory
• Knowledge of at least one current programming language methodology is compulsory
• Specialization in at least one current programming language and methodology is compulsory
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Programming in relevant programming language(s)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Salesforce administration and development
• Experience in Development.
• Experience/exposure in Quality Assurance
• Exposure to Testing

• Results orientation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of the business context
• Team player – approachable, ability to share and consult others
• Time management – adherence to business timelines and schedules

• Analysing (Familiar with)
• Delivering Results and meeting customer expectations (Awareness)
• Presenting and Communicating Information (Familiar with)
• Learning and Research (Familiar with)
• Creating and innovating (Familiar with)
• Deciding and initiating action (Familiar with)
• Working with people (Familiar with)

• Programming languages - JavaScript, HTML5, jQuery, CSS, Java, C++
• Development technologies - APEX, Visualforce, migration tools, SOQL, web services
• Development tools/platforms and other tools – Lightning App Builder, Force.com, Eclipse IDE, Git
• Salesforce platform and other – Lightning experience, Salesforce App Exchange
• Salesforce Clouds/Modules – Sales, Service, Financial Service
• Project methodology – Agile, DevOps

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology