
Posted 23 days ago
Salesforce Developer
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A Salesforce Developer on MLT's Technology Team maintains, improves, and scales the Salesforce platform and its integrations with tools like Symplicity, HubSpot, Canvas LMS, and Cyclr, supporting MLT's leadership-development programs and data-driven operations.
About this role
MLT operates with a remote-first approach, with hiring focused within our primary geographic hubs:
- DMV: Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia
- New York
- New Jersey
- Boston, Massachusetts
Candidates located within these geographic areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
What will you be engaged in day-to-day?
Proactively identify and recommend enhancements to existing software solutions, leveraging analytics, user/stakeholder feedback, and cross-team input.
Document and present proposals in systems such as Asana and Jira, and own enhancements from requirements gathering through approval and implementation.
Collaborate in and outside the Tech team to ensure recommendations align with organizational goals
Play a key role in defining direction and executing the implementation of API integrations for new platforms, ensuring seamless connectivity with front-end applications, third-party systems, and Salesforce.
Support and occasionally guide Systems Analysts, in Production Operations Support across multiple technology platforms, helping troubleshoot complex issues.
Participate in the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of scalable and sustainable software solutions with increasing autonomy.
Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using modern software development practices, with strong expertise in Salesforce Apex preferred.
Demonstrate use of SDLC best practices including structured testing, source control, and release management, while actively keeping abreast of evolving platform features and maintaining an Agile, collaborative approach to development.
Troubleshoot and resolve advanced issues related to Salesforce functionality, integrations, and data integrity, escalating as appropriate.
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for Salesforce configurations, customizations, and integrations to support knowledge sharing and continuity.
Actively contribute to Agile Scrum or Kanban development processes, and providing accurate effort estimates.
Mentor or provide guidance to more junior team members when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned
What qualifications would help you succeed in this role?
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field required
3-5+ years of progressive experience in software development, platform support, or systems integration
Hands-on experience with Salesforce data flows and Apex coding required.
Knowledge of modern software development languages and best practices
Proficiency with API development and integration desired
Experience customizing and configuring the Salesforce platform, including security settings, user roles, profiles, workflows, validation rules, and process automation.
An understanding of a range of enterprise platforms and how they work (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, SurveyMonkey Apply, Canvas LMS, Symplicity, Avature)
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot complex technical and data-related issues
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated experience with API integrations, Java development, OOP (can be an undergraduate project, real-world experience or independent project)
Salesforce Developer Platform II Cert required
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