Salesforce Platform Developer

Red Cedar ConsultancyMcLean, VA

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Job Description

Job Title: Salesforce Platform Developer (Apex / Lightning)

Location: Remote

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Platform Developer to lead the design, development, and integration of the Salesforce ecosystem. The role involves bridging declarative configuration and programmatic development, working closely with administrators, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure solutions aligned with business requirements.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Apex Classes, Triggers, Visualforce pages, Aura Components, and Lightning Web Components (LWC)
Design and implement Salesforce API-based integrations with internal and external systems
Build declarative solutions including Flows, approval processes, custom metadata, batch jobs, reports, and dashboards
Collaborate with architects to define technical design and build proof of concepts (POCs)
Configure security model including roles, permissions, sharing rules, and queues
Ensure compliance with Salesforce best practices, data security, and governance standards
Develop and maintain test classes; support QA and production troubleshooting
Participate in Agile ceremonies and support DevOps and CI/CD processes
Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior developers

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
5+ years of Salesforce (Force.com) development experience
3+ years of programming experience in Apex, Java, C#, or JavaScript
Salesforce Platform Developer I (Required)
Strong experience with Apex, LWC, Visualforce, Lightning, and JavaScript
Solid understanding of OOAD, SDLC, and database design
Hands-on experience with Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Metadata APIs)
Experience with system integration and ETL processes
Strong understanding of Salesforce platform (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud)
Experience working in Agile environments
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Requires active/past secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with a CompTIA Security+ certification are highly preferred; candidates without the certification must be willing to obtain it within 30 days of accepting the offer
Experience with OmniStudio (OmniScripts, DataRaptors, FlexCards)
Experience with CI/CD tools and Salesforce DevOps (Flosum preferred)
Knowledge of SSO and Master Data Management (MDM)
Experience with cross-functional collaboration and client-facing communication

Additional Information

Travel: Infrequent; varying slightly based on specific project or client requirements.
Team Dynamics: You will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team of Business Analysts, Project Managers, and QA Testers to ensure customer success and continuous improvement.

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