Salesforce Developer

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**** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment ****

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Job Description:

Why Choose Us?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs.

About the job:
The Salesforce Developer will be working closely with other developers to ensure all code is consistent with architectural standards and design for the Humanitarian Services Group. This position is part of a collaborative team, responsible for understanding business requirements, LOE estimation, custom development and maintenance of code, code review, updating of technical documentation, and writing unit test scenarios.

The Salesforce Developer has the skills and experience in declarative and programmatic capabilities (Apex, Lightning Flows and Visualforce) of the Salesforce Platform and data modeling to develop complex business logic and interfaces. You will be responsible for successful delivery of both enhancement and run & maintain projects.

What you will be doing:

• Develop Apex (classes and triggers), Lightning pages, Lightning Web components, Visualforce (based on specific requirements) to extend Salesforce as needed
• Develop and maintain Lightning Flows
• Develop Salesforce Integrations using APIs, Webservices, etc.
• Build custom Force.com applications.
• Adhere to Salesforce best practices, maintain code documentation, and write/maintain test classes to ensure coverage for all custom development
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Actively participate in design and sprint planning sessions, offering relevant solutions and input.
• Estimate level of effort for stories and/or epics based on business requirements and knowledge of the platform.
• Participate actively in all Scrum events.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What we need from you:

• Overall, 7 years development experience with minimum 3 years of experience as a Salesforce developer required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification is required
• Proficient in Lightning Flows
• Extensive development experience with Apex Classes/Controllers, Apex Triggers, Visualforce
• General web development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Web Services development or experience with the Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP/Bulk, etc.)
• Experience with Lightning Web components, DevOps Tools like GIT, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.
• Understanding of the Salesforce product suite including Salesforce1, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud (Communities) and AppExchange solutions
• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and constraints of Salesforce applications required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to work extended hours/on call support as needed to support any major outages, especially during Hurricane season.

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The legal stuff:
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.

Our Commitment to COVID-19 Safety: The American Red Cross requires all new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of Employment, except in states where it is prohibited by law. This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment or seek an exemption. Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation at the time of offer and your request must be approved prior to hire.

What’s in it for you:
For those candidates located in Colorado, New York or Connecticut, the annual salary range for this position is $110K - $120K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the job or employee resides. The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of your individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location.

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.

• Stay Healthy: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Family Leave: 12 weeks paid at 80%
• Relax with Time Away: PTO + Holidays
• Save for your Future: 401K with up to 4% Match
• Employee Assistance: 24/7 Mental Health Resources
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and Recognition: 1 year + 5 year
• Career Development: Pay for Performance, Ongoing Education

To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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