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Tenacious, pragmatic, with a keen sense of humor? You just might be an Idealist!
At Idealist Consulting, we are innovators and problem-solvers committed to global progressive action. We help organizations grow through Salesforce implementation, marketing automation, and custom application development.
As a 1099 Contract Salesforce Developer, you’ll partner with project teams to guide, educate, and empower clients through digital transformation and optimization projects.
How You’ll Contribute:
Build client-specific solutions on the Salesforce Platform using a blend of Flow / Apex / Lightning Web Components with the goal of providing clients with sensible solutions that can be managed and maintained within the budget and personnel resources available to them
Build integrations between external systems and Salesforce
Assist with migration of client’s current CRM data to Salesforce and create custom code as needed
Maintain internal library of reusable code for future project deployments
Provide guidance and best practices around Salesforce development for both clients and staff
Review project requirements and work with consultants and project managers to refine the technical details of project specifications
Develop and document user instructions and administrative maintenance requirements for use in Salesforce customizations
Contribute to the development of additional products and services
Baseline Requirements:
Four or more years of Salesforce Platform development experience
Experience providing technical solutions for Nonprofits
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - including translation of technical requirements to non-technical individuals
Salesforce Administrator Certification and Salesforce Platform Developer I, or Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification
Demonstrated expertise in Salesforce development environments including Apex triggers / classes, Lightning Web Components, Flows, Visualforce pages / controllers, and other advanced Salesforce configuration such as Sharing and Profile & Permission Set security.
Experience with REST API integrations
Knowledge of object-oriented methodologies and approaches
Knowledge of relational databases
Extra Credit:
Experience with MuleSoft integration platforms and API management solutions
Familiarity with nonprofit operations, especially in fundraising and program management
Salesforce Platform Developer II or Nonprofit Cloud Consultant Certification
Previous experience with Experience Cloud / Customer Community
Experience with code repositories such as Github and Bitbucket
Experience with automation tools like Workato / Zapier
Experience with ETL tools
Experience engaging in projects with technical and cross-functional components
Ability to solve a Rubik’s cube with your eyes closed
What You Can Expect:
Communication: clear, respectful communications and expectations setting
Flexibility: as a contract Consultant, you define your own availability
Community: our Consultants thrive with mutual knowledge building in multiple support channels and optional monthly Consultant meeting
Common purpose: We help amplify the mission impact of nonprofits and other progressive organizations
Contractor hourly rates are set based on experience, certifications, and specialization. Idealist Consulting reviews all contractor rate bands at least once annually. Independent contractors define their own availability and capacity. Contractors are not employees of Idealist Consulting and are therefore not eligible for benefits such as healthcare coverage and paid time off. Independent contractors are required to carry their own professional liability insurance policy.
A Little More About Us:
Idealist Consulting was founded in 2006 by returning Peace Corp volunteer Rob Jordan to help nonprofits and progressive organizations grow mission impact through technology. We’re committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes.
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