Salesforce Developer
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Developer with deep expertise in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud to join our client's team. This role requires hands-on configuration, customization, and integration experience — not just consulting knowledge. You will own the Salesforce environment end-to-end: from gathering business requirements and designing solutions, to implementing automations and training end users. The ideal candidate has delivered at least 3 successful Salesforce implementations and is comfortable working directly with stakeholders to translate complex business processes into elegant platform solutions. Day-to-day, you'll work with Apex and Visualforce to build custom workflows, reports, and integrations that drive operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Own Sales Cloud implementation and optimization — configuration, customization, and ongoing enhancement based on business needs
- Manage Service Cloud workflows including setup, user training, and continuous improvement of processes
- Implement and maintain Marketing Cloud ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and workflows
- Design and implement custom Salesforce solutions including objects, fields, validation rules, and automation workflows
- Build reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to business stakeholders
- Manage data quality — deduplication, enrichment, and ongoing governance processes
- Lead Salesforce integration projects connecting with ERP, marketing automation, and analytics platforms
- Conduct user training sessions and create platform documentation for end users
- Participate in requirements gathering sessions with business teams and translate needs into Salesforce solutions
- Manage system upgrades, release notes review, and regression testing for quarterly Salesforce updates
Must-Have Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Sales Cloud — configuration, customization, and troubleshooting in production environments
- Proficiency with Apex as part of the Salesforce development/operations workflow
- 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience with at least 2 successful implementation projects
- Strong understanding of Salesforce data model, security model, and automation capabilities
- Experience with data migration and integration between CRM/ERP and external systems
- Excellent English communication skills — able to conduct requirements sessions with business stakeholders
- Understanding of business processes (sales, service, operations) that the platform supports
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Salesforce Certified Administrator certification or equivalent validated credential
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/II certification or equivalent validated credential
- Experience with advanced Salesforce features: Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud
- Familiarity with the broader Salesforce ecosystem including Visualforce and Lightning Web Components
- Experience in a specific industry vertical (healthcare, financial services, or manufacturing)
- Previous experience with agile delivery in consulting or offshore team environments
Interview Tips
Live Configuration Challenge
Give the candidate a sandbox Salesforce org and ask them to configure a complete workflow for Sales Cloud. Watch their process, not just the result.
Business Process Translation
Present a real business scenario and ask them to design the Salesforce solution on a whiteboard. Assess their ability to translate business needs into platform features.
Integration Scenario
Ask them to design an integration between Salesforce and one external system. Evaluate API knowledge, error handling, and data mapping skills.
Past Salesforce Project Deep-Dive
Have them walk through their best Salesforce project in detail. Ask probing questions about challenges, trade-offs, and measurable outcomes.
Typical Team Structure
Team Size
2-5 Salesforce professionals
Reports To
CTO, VP of Operations, or Salesforce Program Manager
Collaborates With
Sales Operations, Customer Success, IT/Engineering, Business Analysts
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