[Hiring] Salesforce Developer @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

GDIT has an opportunity for a Salesforce Developer to support the modernization and sustainment of a large portfolio of enterprise business solutions used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The position supports a new program, the NASA Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) which consolidates enterprise-wide applications and platform services across the Agency.

The Salesforce Developer will be responsible for creating custom software applications on the Salesforce platform that meet NASA’s specific requirements and will also integrate Salesforce with existing systems, ensuring data accuracy and security and providing technical support whenever required.

• Design & Development:
  • Create custom as well as out of box Salesforce solutions that align with business requirements and drive customer success.
  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable and robust Salesforce applications.
  • Build custom objects, workflows, and triggers to meet functional needs.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Project Managers to understand client needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and fellow developers to identify system improvements and implement enhancements.
• Software Development Lifecycle:
  • Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and optimization to maintain high-quality solutions.
• Integration & Maintenance:
  • Create and maintain seamless integrations with other applications and systems using web services and APIs.
  • Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements for existing Salesforce applications to meet evolving business needs.
• Troubleshooting & Compliance:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain the stability and performance of Salesforce applications.
  • Ensure compliance with Salesforce security and development standards.
• Critical Role in Salesforce Implementation:
  • Design, develop, and deploy Salesforce applications that align with business requirements and drive customer success.
  • Create scalable, robust solutions that adhere to industry best practices and deliver significant business value.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
  • Partner with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Project Managers to understand client needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Foster collaboration to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
• Custom & Out of the box Development:
  • Write and test high-quality code to build custom objects, workflows, and automation processes.
  • Develop and integrate Salesforce applications with other systems for streamlined functionality.
  • Leverage Out of the box features and have strong knowledge of roles & profiles, sharing rules, permissions sets, visibility rules, flows, org wide defaults, page layouts, reports & dashboards.
• Stability and Troubleshooting:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to maintain stability and optimal performance.
• Full Software Development Lifecycle:
  • Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, analysis, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Ongoing Support and Maintenance:
  • Provide support for existing Salesforce applications, ensuring they remain efficient and aligned with evolving business needs.
  • Implement enhancements to improve system functionality and performance.
• Key Project Contributions:
  • Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and system optimization to maintain high-quality solutions.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Serve as a technical expert within the organization, contributing to the success of Salesforce initiatives.
  • Deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that enhance project success and customer satisfaction.
  • Stay updated on the latest Salesforce features and updates.
  • Continuously improve skills and apply new knowledge to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/computer science or a related field.
• 4 years of hands-on experience designing, coding, testing, and implementing Salesforce applications.
• Proficient in using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Aura Components for solution development.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce development tools, including Visualforce, SOQL, and SOSL.
• Strong knowledge of roles & profiles, sharing rules, permissions sets, visibility rules, flows, org wide defaults, page layouts, reports & dashboards.
• Extensive experience with Salesforce integrations using REST, SOAP APIs, and other web service platforms.
• Skilled in integrating Salesforce with external systems to create seamless workflows.
• 4 years of experience creating detailed artifacts, including technical documentation, configuration workbooks, and test-driven development reports.
• Proficiency with modern web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Components.
• Strong experience with Source Control Management (SCM) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools.
• Expertise in DevSecOps practices for secure, efficient development.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD processes for Salesforce.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce platform features, declarative development, and customization best practices.
• Experienced in Agile/Scrum methodologies, including project planning, sprint cycles, and iterative development.
• Excellent skills in identifying and resolving complex technical issues to ensure application stability and performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in team environments and independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Salesforce certifications, like Salesforce Admin, Advance Admin, Platform Developer I or II, App Builder, Salesforce Experience, Service, Sales, Marketing cloud consultant, Java Script Developer I, Salesforce Data Architect.
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Knowledge of DevOps and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) processes and Git lab.
• Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe) knowledge and experience.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for vacations, personal business, and illness.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.