Salesforce Developer

Salesforce Developer

 Photonics is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our growing IT team and work in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-tech manufacturing company. As a Salesforce Developer, you will interface with business and IT resources to ensure timely and effective delivery of Salesforce requirements. The Salesforce Developer is responsible for implementation, management, and evaluation of all phases of the Salesforece.com (SFDC) system, and will partner with internal stakeholders and team members to build solutions in SFDC that support business requirements and processes. The ideal candidate is a diligent, hardworking individual who is able to learn new systems and processes rapidly, can work with little supervision and is capable of delivering outstanding work at all times.

DUTIES:
Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high quality business solutions on the SFDC platform based on industry best practices as well as business needs
Manage the process of implementing improvements and new functionality in SFDC application
Develop custom applications and performing unit testing using Salesforce.com APEX and Visualforce pages
Deliver support and solutions for break/fix issues
Communicate and collaborate with other technical resources and stakeholders regarding status, technical issues and creative solutions
Perform data migration using Salesforce.com Data Loader
Perform ongoing Salesforce administration (create accounts / profiles, defining fields, updating layouts, reports, dashboards etc.) and development
Ability to support Salesforce.com configuration tasks such as field/page updates, workflows, automated approvals
Handle numerous projects/priorities using proven project management methodologies and sound development practices to ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions
Maintain security for Salesforce.com data
Interface with business analysts and technical staff and be responsible for delivering complete work products
Research integration issues and work closely with team members on operations and development staff
Research and development of new Salesforce.com prototypes and applications
Research and keep current on force.com technologies and communicates trends and future needs from a business perspective
Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of applications
Build client trust and respect, establish client relationships, and develop rapport with client
Participate and engage in all team meetings
Document best practices and operational procedures
Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
3+ years of proven experience as a Salesforce.com developer using Visualforce, APEX programming, Force.com, APIs
3+ years of IT programing experience, ASP.NET C# or VB.net
Proficiency in programming using Force.com APEX, Visual Force, Java, JavaScript, XML, HTML5 and the use of these tools with Salesforce.com
Familiarity with Salesforce.com best practices, support mechanisms, procedures and limitations is required
Experience with management of Salesfore.com sandboxes, including their integrations
Ability to analyze complex systems, and troubleshoot and isolate system issues.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail-oriented tasks
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently as well as work in a team environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Salesforce developer certification
Knowledge of Agile/SCRUM software development methodology
Experience with MS Dynamics NAV
Experience with ServiceMax

2+ to 5 years experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
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IDEAL CANDIDATEIndependent contributor who can work in an environment of changing priorities, team player, professional.WHY WE'RE A GREAT COMPANYIPG Photonics manufactures high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for use in a wide range of markets, such as materials processing, advanced technologies, aerospace and medical applications. IPG Photonics is on Forbes List -
#5 America's Best Small Companies (2014).ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Location: Oxford
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Information Technology - System Development
Hours Per Week: 40+
Visa Candidate Considered: No