Software Engineer - Salesforce

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.Job SummaryDelivers high quality software and technical solutions to meet product/platform needs. Works across the full stack and possesses a flexible mindset and passion for programmingResponsibilitiesProduce high quality code to meet product/platform requirementsAdheres to architecture standards and development best practices like Test-Driven development, code reviews, static code analysis and secure codingWrites technical user stories and ensures that non-functional requirements are met to ensure performance, scaling, resilience and maintainability of software/solutionsActively resolves defects and manages technical debtDevelops unit tests to ensure good coverage and regression testing abilityAssists in the development of automated tests and environment management scriptsPractices DevOps methods like CI/CD, SDLC automation and proactive monitoring/telemetryParticipates in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives to enable progress, and surface and resolve impedimentsPerforms spikes and investigations to evaluate new tools/technologiesCollaborates with the team to support end-to-end including design, development, QA, deployment and production supportMandatory ExperienceBachelor's degree in CS or 3 years of relevant developer experience2-5 years of experience in coding, testing and application development in an agile environment, depending on educationPractical experience using relevant modern programming languages and platforms (Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, Ruby, Groovy, Salesforce)3 years of solution design and development experience building cloud-native applications using open-source frameworks like Spring2 years of knowledge and experience with REST API design and implementation, and event driven architecturePreferred Experience/QualificationsSalesforce hands-on experience, preferably in Sales CloudStrong Salesforce Lightning knowledge/experience and understanding of constraints of the platformSalesforce CertificationsCOMPETENCIESUnderstands and implements code quality best practicesDevelops and automates unit tests. Understands the objectives, activities, and results of integration, end-to-end, and unit testing for services and componentsAble to create and manage code branches and versioned components using version control systems (Git or similar)Proficient with DevOps tools and concepts , including continuous integration, continuous deployment / delivery, configuration and containerization, infrastructure as code, and monitoringPossesses skills, experience, and proficiency with Agile practices (e.g. Lean, XP, Scrum, Kanban) and can apply these in one or more domainsExperience building and deploying applications on a cloud platform such as AWSResearches the answers to questions independently, improves specific day-to-day work skills, and identifies key growth areas and topics of interest for self and others. Supports continuous learning efforts by engaging in feedback, research, and implementation efforts that directly support team strategies and processesWorks and collaborates effectively with others, in multiple contextsIdentifies business and technical problems; identifies and implements working solutionsCommunicates effectively and professionally; listens and speaks constructively in multiple contextsHouston onsite hybrid:1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077