Salesforce Developer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Software Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Salesforce (Software), Salesforce Apex, Salesforce Lightning Aura Components, Salesforce Lightning Web Components

Certifications:

None

Experience:

4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job 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 and supports the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Application Division transformation into the Application and Platform Service (APS) Line with agile based service delivery and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) based service management practices.

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.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in developing and customizing Salesforce applications, as well as experience in designing and implementing complex solutions.

Responsibilities:

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.

Continuous Learning & Contribution:

• Stay updated on the latest Salesforce features and updates, applying new knowledge to projects.
• Act as a technical expert within the organization, driving innovation and contributing to the success of Salesforce initiatives.

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.