District Partners is engaged with a political organization to fill the role of Salesforce Developer, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about leveraging Salesforce technology to achieve impactful results. This role requires a skilled and motivated individual with 5–7 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience to join a collaborative team.

Role Summary:
The Salesforce Developer will customize and optimize Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components to align with organizational goals. This role involves collaborating with an external Salesforce Architect consultant to design and deliver solutions, manage data integrations, troubleshoot issues, and document processes. The candidate will also be responsible for staying current with Salesforce updates and providing escalated user support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Build Solutions: Develop tailored Salesforce applications and features, including custom components using Apex, Lightning, and Visualforce, to address organizational needs.
• Collaborate with Experts: Partner with an external Salesforce Architect and internal team members to turn business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• System Configuration and Integration: Set up Salesforce workflows, automate processes, and seamlessly integrate third-party applications into the platform.
• Ensure Quality and Performance: Conduct in-depth testing, troubleshooting, and performance checks to deliver high-quality and reliable solutions, including regression testing in complex Salesforce environments.
• Document Processes: Keep detailed and organized documentation of system changes, configurations, and third-party integrations to maintain knowledge continuity.
• Advanced User Support: Address escalated technical issues and provide expert-level support to resolve complex problems efficiently.
• Stay Informed: Research and implement updates from Salesforce to optimize tools and introduce new capabilities that align with the organization’s goals.
• Strong Communication and Collaboration: Clearly articulate technical details to team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of projects.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience through Salesforce certifications and hands-on learning.
• Professional Experience: At least 5–7 years of hands-on Salesforce development, including experience in building custom solutions with Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components. Familiarity with Salesforce Person Accounts and highly customized environments is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Salesforce tools such as SOQL, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and APIs for system integration.
• Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer (I or II) certifications are desirable but not required.
• Personal Traits: Excellent communication and customer service skills, a proactive and self-motivated approach, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Quick learning, adaptability to new technologies, and a drive to deliver innovative solutions to meet organizational goals.

Key Attributes:

• Exceptional customer service and support skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Self-directed with a proactive and can-do attitude
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and team-player skills
• Eager to learn and apply innovative solutions

This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects with a political organization while enhancing your Salesforce expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment.