Salesforce Development Lead

August 10

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CRM • Admin Training • Salesforce.com • Nonprofit Technology • Marketing Automation

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Description

• Establish and evolve Salesforce developer protocols and operations • Collaborate with Service Delivery Managers on process documentation requirements, norms, and templates • Guide focus group meeting content and learning objectives • Review development tools and protocols for adoption • Implement best practices for development, testing, and deployment. • Support training and development initiatives for development and integration practice • Build a library of reusable code for future project deployments • Assure service quality through project audits and common practice assessments • Support pre-sales engagements through project estimates, scope reviews, and develop scope templates for common development needs • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Salesforce developers and other team members • Review and ensure the quality of code and development practices • Stay updated on Salesforce releases, features, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to projects • Contribute to performance reviews • Lead onboarding trainings and other talent development initiatives including contribution to monthly consultant meetings and focus groups • Lead technical design of Salesforce development and integration requirements in the Idealist Way on assigned projects (40-60% utilization) • Lead the design, development, and deployment of customized Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other Salesforce technologies • Write requirements and review custom code • Design and build custom applications and workflows to meet business requirements and overcome solutions limitations as needed • Develop and document user instructions and administrative maintenance requirements for use in built solutions • Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of custom development work • Conduct thorough testing and debugging of solutions to ensure quality and functionality • Design and build system integrations in line with project requirements including 3rd party integrations and custom APIs as needed • Support complex migrations • Stay up-to-date with the latest technology and best practices for Salesforce and other relevant platforms • Contribute to industry thought leadership and marketing content • Represent company at industry events

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience working with the Salesforce platform, with a strong understanding of Apex, Visualforce, Lightning, and other Salesforce technologies • Salesforce Administrator Certification, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Consultant Certification, Salesforce Platform Developer I and II Certification • Additional Salesforce Certifications preferred • Experience writing requirements and reviewing code • Experience with REST/SOAP API integrations, middleware, and ETL tools • Experience working with nonprofit organizations and familiarity with nonprofit business processes • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including translation of technical requirements to non-technical individuals, to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Equitable total compensation package with base salary and monthly utilization awards • Humane work weeks and a Hybrid Work Policy that allows you to work from wherever you are (as long as there’s an internet connection) • Healthcare benefit package options that cater to all lifestyles • Generous paid time off plans that grow over time • Paid volunteer time to encourage community involvement and a service mindset • 401k employer match and short term leave available with tenure • Communication: clear, respectful communications and expectations setting • Community: our Consultants thrive with mutual knowledge building in multiple support channels and optional monthly Consultant meeting • Common purpose: We help amplify the mission impact of nonprofits and other progressive organizations