Salesforce Developer

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Role Description:

MVA is looking for a Salesforce Developer to join our Information Technology department. This role is responsible for all types of standard Salesforce Development and customization. This includes coding, unit testing, building applications, and creating and modifying existing applications. The ideal candidate for this role is an innovative thinker who seeks out challenges and thrives in mission driven work. Successful candidates will be forward thinking, self-driven and autonomous, a team player and leader, and be committed to radical inclusion in all of their work.

Summary/Objective:

The Salesforce Developer position will work closely with functional leaders, organizational units, and subject matter experts in developing solutions. This position will be responsible for all technical aspects of Salesforce, including data migrations, data quality, systems integrations, 3rd party applications, AppExchange products, and custom code.

Essential Tasks:

• Must have the ability to work independently and in partnership with a team. Must possess the ability to define and work on deadlines. Applicants will also need to be self-directed and willing to take initiative as well as detail-oriented, respect and maintain the confidentiality, and possess an enthusiasm for the mission of the organization
• Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits
• Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals
• Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers
• Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ownership of all technical aspects of Salesforce, including data migrations, data quality, systems integrations, 3rd party applications, AppExchange products, and custom code
• Responsible for developing in Visualforce, Apex, Java, AJAX, and other technologies to build customized solutions that support business requirements and drive key business decisions
• Technical leadership, setting best practices including integration and application development, deployment, testing (unit and systems), and iterative refinement
• Seek out ways to utilize SFDC to improve processes and productivity, and make recommendations to support an organization scaling at a rapid pace
• Define, communicate, and manage a change management (release) process to develop and implement new applications/code and updates to existing applications/code
• Create Salesforce reports and be able to stablish connections to SharePoint/QuickBooks

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, Fellows, or Leaders
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Scheduling Work and Activities
• Thinking Creatively
• Analyzing Data or Information

Core Competencies:

Deductive Reasoning ,Innovation, Information Ordering ,System Analysis, System Evaluation, Time Management, Judgment and Decision Making ,Critical Thinking ,Complex Problem Solving ,Self-Motivated, Administration and Management

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's and master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, MIS or related field
• 4-7 years of previous development experience with Salesforce (Certified Salesforce.com Developer and Admin)
• Solid understanding of and detailed experience with Salesforce.com architecture and API
• Detailed experience writing Visualforce and Apex classes and triggers
• Proficiency in HTML, XML, Flex, JavaScript, ASP, SQL, Java or C++, SOAP-based web services
• Experience using Salesforce data tools (Data Loader, Excel Connector, DemandTools, Eclipse Force.com IDE)
• Strong understanding of relational databases
• Demonstrative success with multiple Salesforce.com integration projects
• Experience integrating Salesforce.com with other applications via real-time, batch, sync/async
• Experience with scripted data loader, web services, cloud or on-premise middleware and other enterprise integrating technologies
• Strong business analysis and functional experience, including requirements gathering, creating/deploying solutions to end users
• Technical project management experience
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams

Why you should join us?

• Excellent opportunity to gain experience working in an established Non-Profit Organization
• Network and connect with key organizations (nonprofits, corporations, and government) and members of the veteran community
• Working with Consulting firms to develop the Salesforce application for the organization
• Sharpen your strategic management skills by gaining people leadership and management expertise while also getting numerous opportunities to learn, up-skill and grow with us!

About Minority Veterans of America:

Minority Veterans of America is a non-profit organization that serves minority and underrepresented veterans. The organization was established in Seattle, WA in 2017 and organizes nationally through programs and events that take place throughout the year.

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