Backend Salesforce Developer

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Or maybe we found you. Either way, welcome to TradeRev. TradeRev is using innovation, technology, and creativity to make car sales fair and easy for everyone. Wholesale auto auctions have been the same in-person, manual environment since the beginning of time – just like bookstores, ordering a taxi and buying music (cue the crickets and tumbleweed). Our mobile app creates a digital marketplace where car dealers can launch and participate in live, real-time auctions right from the palm of their hands. Our technology makes buying and selling cars simple, convenient and transparent for everyone involved. And our people make the process easy, smooth and fun – every step of the way.

Start-Up Attitude. Big company fuel.

 

Now backed by one of the largest automotive auction companies in the world, TradeRev’s goal is to be the world’s leading marketplace for buying and selling used vehicles. How do we get there? Well, we start by opening up the boundaries of cloud technology and executing on an aggressive product pipeline packed with first-of-their-kind ideas and innovations. Add the support, resources and broad capabilities of our parent company, and we’re able to deliver integrated products and services that no competitor can begin to match. So, as we set our sights to dominate North America and expand TradeRev’s reach around the globe, the only thing we’re missing – is you.

 

Speed. Swagger. Service.

 

 

At TradeRev, we’re a high-tech, high-energy, lightning-fast environment where no two projects, customers or work days are ever the same. As we see it, boredom breeds predictability and fortune favours the bold. We are coding rock stars, digital ninjas and the most fearless sales and operations teams on the planet. We’re designers, data analysts, marketers, project managers, trainers and even a few lawyers thrown in for good measure. We’re not all “car people” but we share an obsession for customer service and passion for disrupting the status quo. Addicted to challenge? Thrive on change? Put your creativity, personality and talent to work and help us transform one of the largest, most dynamic industries in the world.

 

 

As a Software Engineer you will drive the implementation of Salesforce.com and its utilization across the organization.  Primary duties include working with the Salesforce.com Product Managers, Architects and other business stakeholders to understand their requirements, to propose solutions that meet their needs and, to implement end-to-end solutions. On a daily basis, the Salesforce.com Engineer will contribute to an SDLC that responds to questions or issues from users throughout the company.  Engineers will resolve technical and functional support issues, develop scripts, manage data loads, review data quality and train other technology personnel and Salesforce.com Product Managers/Administrators in the business lines on new features and functionality.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the technical aspects of Salesforce.com, including the customer portal, custom integrations and applications.
  • Maintain the functional areas of data management, monitor end-user usage and security and ensure data integrity across all systems.
  • Implement feature sets using standard and custom objects, workflows, triggers, user roles, security, profiles, workflow rules, email alerts and templates, and campaigns.
  • Develop and maintain Visualforce, Apex, and Integration tools to other third party solutions
  • Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades for optimal performance
  • Identify usage and data problems and craft technical / communication plans to remedy.
  • Support and train new end users on Salesforce.com applications
  • Participate in cross-functional teams that address strategic business issues involving but not limited to CRM, Marketing, Finance and Sales Operations

 

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • BS in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent required, MS in Computer Science/Engineering a plus
  • Background in server-side web application development.
  • Solid understanding of the MVC design pattern.
  • Strong understanding of REST architecture, working knowledge of SOAP
  • 1-3 years of active development experience on Force.com platform utilizing Apex, Visualforce and SOQL.
  • Working knowledge of Asynchronous, Batch, Scheduled and Dynamic flavors of Apex
  • Understanding of REST architecture and the ability to implement REST services on the Force.com platform.
  • Exposure to Lightning components or modern JS component-based frameworks
  • The successful candidate will have strong technical, analytical, time management, training, and presentations skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlines
  • Ability to recognize problems, gather data, draw valid conclusions, and effectively present information to managers, peers, and customers
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people; strong communication skills, both written and oral
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Our Chicago office is located in River West on the North Branch of the Chicago River. We have free shuttles to major train stations and CTA lines.

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