Application Developer - Lead

Overview Job Summary: Become an integral part of a globally diverse team while working in an Industry leading organization, where our employees come first. A global leader in talent solutions, we are problem-solvers and servant leaders at our core. Through our network of specialized companies, our mission is to create significant opportunities for people that shape our world. Connected is a multi-year strategic program to digitally transform Sales, Recruiting, and Marketing capabilities for Allegis Group and its operating companies. The Salesforce Lead Application Developer role is a core member of the Connected team responsible for researching, designing, developing, and optimizing innovative solutions on the Salesforce platform to enable critical business functions and deliver a great user experience. Responsibilities The Lead Developer is responsible for:Developing new and enhancing existing solutions, refactoring when needed to optimize implementation and reduce technical debtCreating proof-of-concepts and user interface prototypes.Defining team design and development standards and complying with platform standards to best leverage the Salesforce platformProvide technical leadership from development through execution to deliver high-quality productsCoaching and mentoring development team membersEngaging with other teams, providing thought leadership and technical expertise within Connected and across the enterprise Essential Functions:Leads design and architecture of complex salesforce solutions with the architecture, design and product teams and ensuring they align with business goals and technical requirementsCodes, configures, unit tests (coverage 80%+), supports and continually refactors to improve the code base to enhance existing and new products within an Agile environmentOversees the development process of one 8+ person team following SDLC practices ensuring timely delivery of featuresSolves complex technical challenges, triages and resolves defects, optimizes application performance, supports functional/automation testing in and outside of teamSets coding standards and best practices for the development team including code quality providing thorough mentoring, feedback and enforcement via PRs and other avenuesLeads adoption of new technologies, innovative solutions and design patterns that facilitate scalability and maintainability, such as Service Layer, Domain-Driven Design and Dependency InjectionCommunicates status, issues, risks, escalations, and resolutions to team members and stakeholders including complex concepts to technical, business, and leadership audiences Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience8+ years of experience with (1) Salesforce Declarative development using Process Builder, Workflows, Flows, Lightning App Builder (2) Salesforce platform programming - Visualforce, LWC, APEX, SOQL, and SOSL3+ years of experience in Web Application Development using JavaScript, Responsive CSS and HTML following Object-Oriented dev patterns like SOLIDKnowledge and experience with Salesforce architecture and APIs, Salesforce security configuration, sharing rules and user managementExperience developing integration solutions using MuleSoft, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, oAuth, Messaging, Single Sign-On, etcThorough understanding of Salesforce development and deployment processes and tools, git, GitHub actions, Salesforce DX, and other DevOps and automation practicesNice to have: Experience developing in Salesforce's Sales, Service, and Experience (Community) Clouds Skills/Abilities:Ability to collaborate with User Experience (UX) Designers/Architects/Product to implement intuitive user interfaces and cross-functional teams to align development practicesExperience prioritizing work and meeting deadlines, including balancing multiple activities and responsibilitiesAnticipates and solves complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment, identify and recommend solutions, and build consensus within the development teamExcellent verbal and written communication skills, tailoring material for technical, business, and leadership audiencesAbility to demonstrate creative problem-solving taking initiative, exhibiting flexibility, good judgement, and a solutions-oriented approach in a complex organizational ecosystemUnderstands issues related to enterprise scalability and reliabilityAbility to be professionally engaged, present, and on-camera using virtual face-to-face technologies (MS Teams, Zoom, chat, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: Candidates who are Salesforce.com certified in the following areas: Certified Platform Developer I and IIAdvanced AdministratorService Cloud ConsultantPlatform App BuilderEinstein Analytics and Discovery ConsultantCore Competencies:Building RelationshipsDevelop PeopleLead ChangeInspire OthersThink CriticallyCommunicate ClearlyCreate Accountability Office Requirements:Required in office 2-3 days a week out of our headquarters in Hanover, MD or offices in Jacksonville, FL Benefits Overview: Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following: Medical, dental & visionHospital plans401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Company paid Short and long-term disabilityHealth & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceTime Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)Salary Range:$121,582 - $182,426The position is bonus-eligible Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email Lauren Lara at llara@allegisgroup.com or call 410-579-3526 for other accommodation options.