Salesforce Developer

Peraton

. Perform application development, prototyping, testing, and demonstrations for users .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $51,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce application development, including custom applications and integrations, while ensuring compliance with security standards. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful Salesforce solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Salesforce Application DevelopmentAgile Software Development LifecycleVisualforce and Apex DevelopmentSalesforce Platform CustomizationSecurity and Compliance Requirements

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Hard Skills

Code MergesConflict ResolutionSOQLSOSLApex Classes/ControllersTriggersSalesforce CRM/CX TechnologiesAPI DevelopmentFit-Gap AnalysisCustom Application Design

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce Platform IDEData LoaderWorkbenchHerokuAppExchange Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Force.com/Salesforce Platform Advanced DeveloperCertified Salesforce Platform Developer I

Industry Keywords

Salesforce CloudsSalesforce SolutionsSection 508FISMAEnterprise-Level Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HerokuVisualforce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform application development, prototyping, testing, and demonstrations for users
Perform code merges, resolve conflicts, and deploy repositories to sandboxes and test environments
Assist deployments to higher environments and production
Build custom applications using declarative customization capabilities, including Flows and App Builder
Design solution recommendations and modernization roadmaps using Salesforce Platform capabilities and customized solutions
Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and customers to architect Salesforce solutions
Design and develop business functionality using Salesforce CRM/CX technologies
Perform fit-gap analysis across Salesforce clouds, services, communities, AppExchange tools, and Salesforce Platform
Document, maintain, and govern Salesforce solutions throughout their lifecycles
Address security and compliance requirements, including Section 508 and FISMA, for Salesforce sandbox and development environments
Design and develop APIs and integrations between Salesforce and external systems
Ensure business expectations are met through proper testing and monitoring of performance and security requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years’ of experience
At least 1 year of direct experience in Agile software development lifecycle
At least 1 year of experience developing enterprise-level Salesforce projects throughout implementation lifecycles with demonstrable success
Fluent in performing code merges of Salesforce Git repositories, including conflict resolution
Experience deploying repositories to sandboxes and test environments
Experience writing Visualforce, Apex classes/controllers, triggers, SOQL, and SOSL
Proficiency with Data Loader, Workbench, Salesforce Platform IDE, and third-party Salesforce integrations
Experience designing, building, and implementing custom applications using Salesforce Platform declarative customization capabilities
Must be able to obtain or have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance; interim clearance acceptable
U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred: Certified Force.com/Salesforce Platform Advanced Developer (DEV 501)
Preferred: Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I or equivalent experience
Preferred: Experience developing/deploying open-language applications on Heroku and integrating with Salesforce Platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Eligible employees may receive overtime
Eligible employees may receive shift differential
Discretionary bonus eligibility