Salesforce Developer

Job title: Salesforce Developer
Duration: 12 months (W2-contract)
Location: Hartford CT (Hybrid - local candidates only)

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced self-directed developer with strong Salesforce Apex Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design patterns SQL and full-stack web development experience.

Key Skills

Salesforce Salesforce Development Apex Apex OOP Object-Oriented Programming Salesforce Lightning Lightning Pages Visualforce SOQL CRUD Design .NET OOP SOA SQL JavaScript Frameworks Full Stack Development Web Development Application Integration SDLC Technical Documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop enhance maintain and support custom Salesforce applications.
• Develop Salesforce solutions using Apex Lightning Pages and Visualforce Pages.
• Apply strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and software design patterns.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC including requirements verification analysis design development testing implementation maintenance and support.
• Analyze requirements and provide technical solutions for application integration.
• Support development and ongoing maintenance of the CT-KIND system.
• Work with the System Integrator to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure long-term maintainability of assigned modules.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot application issues and implement effective solutions.
• Work with agency stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Drive assigned work from requirements through implementation.
• Mentor less-experienced technical staff and share knowledge with the development team.
• Support application integration and end-to-end web development activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10 years of overall professional IT/development experience.
• 5 years of Salesforce development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience coding Salesforce Apex using OOP principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Salesforce development and design patterns.
• Experience with:
  • Salesforce
  • Apex
  • Lightning Pages
  • Visualforce
  • SOQL
  • CRUD
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Software Design Patterns
  • .NET OOP
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • SQL
  • End-to-End Web Development

Preferred Skills

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with other applications and enterprise systems.
• Experience working on large-scale complex applications.
• Experience with government or public-sector systems is a plus.
• Experience supporting mission-critical applications and highly regulated environments.

Professional Qualifications

The successful candidate should be:

• Highly organized proactive and self-directed.
• A strong self-starter who can independently drive work from requirements through implementation.
• Strong in abstract thinking analytical reasoning and problem-solving.
• An effective verbal and written communicator.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Able to exercise creativity and sound technical judgment.
• Willing and able to mentor less-experienced developers.