FirstDay Foundation
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FirstDay Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing grants, governance services, and management support to charitable organizations. The foundation strives to amplify the efforts of nonprofits supporting children, families, and communities in need globally.
About the Role
The Senior Salesforce Developer will lead and manage the development, implementation, and upkeep of the Salesforce platform. This position blends technical leadership with hands-on development, guiding a team while contributing directly to the project. Ideal candidates will have substantial Salesforce experience, leadership abilities, and a passion for innovation.
Education & Experience:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent verifiable experience.
- Preferred: 5+ years in Salesforce development with strong expertise in declarative and programmatic coding (Flow, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, Salesforce APIs).
- Experience leading development teams is a plus
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of custom Salesforce solutions, including applications, automations, and integrations.
- Supervise and mentor a team of Salesforce developers, managing performance and fostering professional growth.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Maintain and optimize the Salesforce platform for high performance and availability.
- Develop and implement best practices for development, including coding standards, data governance, and documentation.
- Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality and efficiency.
- Stay updated with Salesforce releases and integrate relevant features into the platform.
- Collaborate with other teams and external vendors to ensure smooth Salesforce integration with other systems.
Requirements:
- Proven experience leading Salesforce development teams.
- Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I or II, and Salesforce Sharing and Visibility Architect are highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce development practices, data security, and governance.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Ability to manage confidential information.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
- Familiarity with nonprofit-specific Salesforce needs (e.g., Nonprofit Success Pack) is beneficial.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and project prioritization in a fast-paced environment.