Jr. Software Developer

Job Overview

Essential Job Duties:

• Serve as a developer of the Covance CRM system, possessing full knowledge of the system and associated tools, including functionality, troubleshooting and administrative support

• Serve as first-line contact for end-users and Technology Team
• Assist with the development and documentation of business and functional requirements and all implementations related to stand alone functionality and system integration needs, including testing of new enhancements and documentation
• Devise solutions using tools such as Apex Triggers, Apex Classes, Visualforce, SOQL, and cutting-edge JavaScript Frameworks.
• Expand the Force.com platform to enable interactive and dynamic functionality utilizing Salesforce Mobile and Lightning Experience (LEX).
• Reverse engineer legacy solutions and ensure functionality and business logic is kept intact and that it is compatible for LEX.Establish and maintain relationships with all functional areas using Salesforce.com, including Sales, Client Services, Marketing, Finance, Contracts, etc.
• Facilitate and support the Salesforce.com Governance Process for Covance leveraging tools that enable version control and tracked changes
• Liaise with IT technical resources related to Salesforce.com system support and expansion, (i.e. Single Sign On, legacy system integration, mobile platform, etc.)
• Experience: Minimum Required:

  1-3 years of Force.com development experienceExpertise in Salesforce.com development including SDLC best practices, declarative automation - workflows, Apex, Visualforce, and JavaScript FrameworksStrong understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Design

  Experience with enterprise integration tools and extract, transformation and load (ETL) tools

  Experience with the Salesforce Lightning User Interface (LEX) a plusBachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering a plus

  Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products especially Excel, PowerPoint

  Familiarity with other IT systems/business application capabilities in order to make recommendations about potential upstream/downstream integration or functionality intersection points

  Knowledge of Reporting and Business Intelligence tools

  Experience working with a B2B sales organization

  Ability to understand internal customer needs and develop appropriate solutions with regard to sales force automation needs and SFDC capabilities

  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an audience appropriate manner

  Sets high standards of performance; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments

  Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems independently

  • Ability to think and perform tasks independently
  • Ability to work within a virtual and a matrix environment
  • Effective planning, organizing and time management skills
  • Experience in development of formal and informal training content, a plus

Education/Qualifications

III. Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses Recommended:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent combination of education and experience

IV. Competencies: Required: Core

V. Working Conditions:

Standard office environment

Experience II. Experience: Minimum Required:

1-3 years of Force.com development experienceExpertise in Salesforce.com development including SDLC best practices, declarative automation - workflows, Apex, Visualforce, and JavaScript FrameworksStrong understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Design

Experience with enterprise integration tools and extract, transformation and load (ETL) tools

Experience with the Salesforce Lightning User Interface (LEX) a plusBachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering a plus

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products especially Excel, PowerPoint

Familiarity with other IT systems/business application capabilities in order to make recommendations about potential upstream/downstream integration or functionality intersection points

Knowledge of Reporting and Business Intelligence tools

Experience working with a B2B sales organization

Ability to understand internal customer needs and develop appropriate solutions with regard to sales force automation needs and SFDC capabilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an audience appropriate manner

Sets high standards of performance; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments

Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems independently

• Ability to think and perform tasks independently

• Ability to work within a virtual and a matrix environment

• Effective planning, organizing and time management skills

• Experience in development of formal and informal training content, a plus