Junior Salesforce Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day Salesforce administration, including user setup, profiles, roles, permission sets, and case management
• Maintain data integrity through data imports, deduplication processes, and validation rules
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards for program, finance, and leadership teams
• Troubleshoot user issues and provide timely and effective resolution
• Support end-user training and adoption of Salesforce best practices
• Build and maintain automation using Salesforce Flow (record-triggered, scheduled, and screen flows)
• Aid in the development and maintenance of Apex (triggers, classes, and asynchronous processes)
• Support Lightning Web Component (LWC) development for internal tools and user interfaces
• Participate in evaluating when to use declarative versus programmatic solutions
• Support the development and maintenance of integrations using REST and SOAP APIs
• Assist with outbound callouts, including authentication methods such as OAuth 2.0 and API keys
• Parse and transform JSON/XML payloads within Apex
• Work with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Zapier, or other ETL tools) as needed
• Monitor and troubleshoot API limits, failures, and latency issues
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Salesforce solutions
• Assist in implementing new features, custom objects, and automation to improve operational efficiency
• Participate in system upgrades, release cycles, and sandbox testing
• Develop solutions with an understanding of Salesforce governor limits (SOQL, DML, CPU time, heap size)
• Write efficient SOQL/SOSL queries and follow best practices to avoid common anti-patterns
• Support optimization efforts, including query performance and transaction handling
• Avoid implementing caching strategies where appropriate (Platform Cache, Custom Settings/Metadata)
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues using debug logs, Apex exception emails, and system monitoring tools
• Identify root causes of failures across integrations, automation, and data processes
• Proactively identify system health risks and improvement opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on Salesforce experience in a production environment
• Experience with: Apex (triggers, classes, and basic asynchronous processing), Lightning Web Components (LWC) (exposure or foundational experience acceptable), SOQL / SOSL (including relationship queries), Salesforce data model and schema design
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of Salesforce governor limits and bulkification principles, Foundational knowledge of integrations and APIs (REST/SOAP)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with nonprofit organizations or Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP)
• Familiarity with data tools such as Data Loader or ETL platforms
• Exposure to form tools (e.g., FormAssembly)
• Experience supporting financial or operational workflows (e.g., approvals, invoicing)