City Of New York

Salesforce Developer, Bureau of IT Application and Platform Engineering

City Of New York$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in IT automation and monitoring engineering.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce architecture, Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components.
  • Experience in developing web applications in C# and working with MVC.
  • Ability to create and customize Salesforce solutions through custom objects, fields, and workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on troubleshooting Salesforce applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical specifications.
  • Customize Salesforce applications to meet business needs, including workflows and validation rules.
  • Develop and maintain integrations between Salesforce and other systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Salesforce application issues to ensure optimal performance.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for solutions developed.
  • Stay updated on Salesforce features and best practices, implementing improvements.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness programs for employees of the City of New York.
  • Premium-free health insurance plan saving over $10K annually.
  • Access to additional health, fitness, and financial benefits based on union/benefit fund.
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan for reliable retirement income.
  • Option to work from home up to two days a week based on position.
  • Enhanced job security compared to private sector roles.
Full Job Description
The Salesforce Developer will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and implementing new Salesforce solutions and enhancements to existing systems. This role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions that meet business needs. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Customize and configure Salesforce applications to meet business needs, including creating custom objects, fields, workflows, and validation rules. Develop and maintain integrations between Salesforce and other systems using APIs and middleware. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Salesforce applications, ensuring optimal performance and user experience. Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides. Stay up-to-date with Salesforce releases, features, and best practices, and implement improvements as necessary. Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for coding, testing, and deployment. PREFERRED SKILLS: 3 years of experience performing customizations and configurations on CRM platforms At least 5 years of experience developing web applications in C# using MVC, XML, and creating and consuming WCF/REST services/WebAPI. 3 years of experience developing .NET plugins using C# and writing JavaScript for customizations. At least 3 years of experience with .NET Framework 3.5 or higher and IIS 7.5 or higher. At least 5 years of experience writing complex queries in T-SQL. At least 3 years of experience developing reports using SSRS. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives within timeline. Experience working with City of New York agencies is a plus but not mandatory. -Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) -Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: oa premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. oadditional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. oa tax-deferred savings program and oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. -Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. -Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. IT AUTOMATION AND MONITORING E - 95712 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or 2. Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Additional Information

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