Lead Salesforce.com Developer

Job ID

2014-2576

Job Location

US-TX-Austin

Category

Type

Full-Time

More information about this job:

About Bazaarvoice:

Bazaarvoice is a SaaS company in Austin, TX that brings the power of social commerce to the world's best brands. Social commerce happens when you connect customers to one another in ways which drive measurable results to your business. Bazaarvoice helps all types of businesses capture, display, share, and analyze customer conversations online. Our combination of technology and personalized services help brands build online communities who help drive measurable business goals. We make it easy for our clients to let their customers share opinions, knowledge, and experiences.

Bazaarvoice is an open, creative and collaborative culture, where passion and excellence rule. You have the opportunity to work within a world-class organization bringing cutting-edge interfaces and functionality to market on leading eCommerce sites. Great ideas can come from anywhere. We’re looking for imaginative people who want to be a part of the conversation and have an impact on the future of social commerce.

Who We Want:

General Description:

This technically savvy individual will work closely with business sponsors and end users to translate business requirements into extendable and maintainable SFDC system solutions. The SFDC Developer is responsible for implementing, testing and deploying solutions using Apex and Visualforce. Because this role is internally facing, the Developer must be able to communicate well with users who have a varying technical ability. As a result, the ideal candidate will need to possess a broach range of business and technical expertise.

Essential Functions:

Design, develop, test, document and deploy high quality solutions on the Force.com platform

Code business logic using Apex classes and Triggers
Code user interface using VisualForce & Javascript
Code unit tests in Apex
Use REST and SOAP to integrate with external systems

Ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests
Communicate with other team members and internal users regarding project status, technical issues and creative solutions.
Demonstrate a passion for solving challenges by leveraging technology solutions
Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem solving skills
In coordination with the SFDC Admins, execute solutions design activities such as data mapping, object modeling, page layout design and rule logic definition
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated and show initiative to take on tasks
Ability to take on duties in unfamiliar territory
Manage business context and pressures to make SFDC valuable to the business
Demonstrate the ability to provide instruction to audiences of varying technical backgrounds

Skills and Experience Necessary for the Role:

Required Skills:

3+ years as a SFDC Developer
Previous team lead experience
Certification as a SFDC Developer
Experience developing and delivering solutions to internal users with an emphasis on Sales and Customer Service issues
Solid knowledge of SQL
Ability to participate in requirements gathering sessions that result in clear requirements and technical design, even when working with non-technical team members
Participation and contribution in design sessions
Create key architecture documentation and deliverables
Experience supporting a large Sales organization
Experience working with vendors/partners to configure and develop software solutions
Excellent business facing skills with the ability to solve multiple needs and manage scope in a positive way.
Detail-oriented individual with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models and technologies