Salesforce Developer

Who We Are: It all starts with purpose.

We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.

We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team!

Job Responsibilities:

As a Salesforce Developer, you will have the opportunity to be a part of ADA's growth and dynamic environment. We are seeking a talented and experienced Salesforce Developer providing Software Application Development on the Salesforce platform using Object Oriented design methodologies and Salesforce technologies- Apex, Visual Force, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, Apex Triggers, Salesforce Integrations to external systems.

As a key member of our Salesforce Team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying and maintaining scalable and robust solutions on the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in object-oriented design principles and a proven track record of delivering high-quality Salesforce applications. Knowledge of MuleSoft is a plus, as it will help in integrating Salesforce with other systems within our organization. A further plus is working experience & knowledge in Omni Studio.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years experience as a Salesforce Developer in a similar environment (midsize enterprise, team of 2-4) with extensive knowledge of APEX, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Apex Triggers and Salesforce Integrations to external systems; OR 9 years experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Salesforce declarative tools such as Process Builder, Flows and Workflow Rules
• Excellent collaboration and excellent relationship building, communication, written, verbal skills
• Experience in a hybrid workplace
• Active in the Salesforce community
• Significant knowledge of the Salesforce Platform as a Developer and preferably have completed your Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (Platform Developer II preferred)
• Solid understanding of software development (agile), adjacent systems, and infrastructure
• Knowledge of Salesforce integration patterns and experience with integration tools (such as MuleSoft)
• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions in a growing environment using Lightning web components, Aura components, and Apex
• Application/component design experience with Salesforce.com capabilities including integration scenarios
• Create and maintain Apex classes, triggers, and other Salesforce development artifacts
• Customize and extend standard Salesforce functionality to meet unique business needs
• Integrate Salesforce with other systems using APIs and web services
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit testing, code reviews, and participate in the overall quality assurance process to ensure best practices
• Document technical specifications, process flows, and architecture diagrams maintaining standardization, and look for ways to continuously improve processes & procedures
• Ability to work closely with Salesforce Architects and other ADA Admins to design efficient solutions that work end-to-end encompassing the entire ADA IT solution components to collaborate resulting in translating business requirements into functional business configurations and solutions
• Maintain these solutions throughout the many phases planned to drive business process efficiencies producing real ROI
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment
• Experience in Salesforce configuration changes and release management tools
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experienced with DevOps tools like Copado
• Familiar with middle ware tools like MuleSoft

Nice to Have:

• A knack for influencing a large organization and thriving in a team environment

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

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