Salesforce Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and customizing Salesforce solutions to meet the specific needs of our business. This role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, extensive experience in Salesforce development, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality solution.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of our business, leveraging advanced Salesforce skills and strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions.

Your Role

Key Responsibilities:

Salesforce Development:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other Salesforce technologies.
• Implement and maintain integrations between Salesforce and other internal/external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and other integration tools.

Customization and Configuration:

• Customize and configure Salesforce applications to align with business processes and requirements.
• Develop and maintain custom objects, workflows, validation rules, process builder, and other declarative development features.

Technical Support and Maintenance:

• Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for existing Salesforce solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Salesforce applications and integrations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Documentation and Best Practices:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, user guides, and release notes.
• Adhere to and promote best practices in Salesforce development, including code quality, testing, and deployment processes.

Your Skills and Experience

Salesforce Expertise:

• Extensive experience in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce configuration, including custom objects, workflows, validation rules, and process builder.

Integration Experience:

• Proven experience with integrating Salesforce with other systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and other integration tools.
• Hands on experience of working with Mulesoft integration platform is required.
• Familiarity with data migration and ETL processes.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Project Management and Collaboration:

• Experience working in an agile development environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Certifications:

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I and II certifications are highly desirable.
• Additional Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified App Builder) are a plus.

Additional Accountabilities:

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest Salesforce features, releases, and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the Salesforce platform.

Customer Focus:

• Ensure that Salesforce solutions are designed and implemented to meet the needs of our customers and enhance their experience.
   

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Co.Dublin.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 

Zurich is a strong brand, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit. 
 
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer.  We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.