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Robots & Pencils

Salesforce Developer

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Hiring Remotely in Friendly, MD
Senior level
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Senior level
Design, develop, and enhance Salesforce solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, integrate with external systems, and mentor junior developers.
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At Robots & Pencils, we build meaningful, scalable software experiences that help innovative organizations move faster and smarter. We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and deliver high-quality solutions across complex Salesforce ecosystems. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the platform, thrives in collaborative environments, and brings both craftsmanship and curiosity to every project. 

In this role, you will work as part of a strategic, embedded delivery team supporting enterprise-level initiatives. You will collaborate closely with client stakeholders and R&P teammates to build Salesforce solutions that enhance business operations and elevate customer experience. This work is meaningful, visible, and central to modernizing mission-critical workflows. You’ll combine deep platform expertise with strong engineering fundamentals to create solutions that are robust, maintainable, and crafted with care. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Salesforce Engineering & Solution Development 

  • Design, develop, and enhance Salesforce functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Triggers, Batch Apex, Flows and platform APIs. 
  • Build prototypes to validate requirements, support decision-making, and guide architectural direction. 
  • Deliver clean, well-structured code that aligns with platform best practices and R&P engineering standards. 
  • Support the creation of reusable libraries, patterns, and components to drive consistency and quality across projects. 

Client-Facing Development & Collaboration 

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to refine requirements and propose effective technical approaches. 
  • Develop customizations, automation, and integrations tailored to enterprise operational needs. 
  • Contribute to solution design discussions across the full development lifecycle. 
  • Support release processes, including documentation, deployment workflows, and post-release stabilization. 

Integration Engineering & Platform Architecture 

  • Build integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST, SOAP, Bulk, and Streaming APIs. 
  • Participate in architectural planning to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives. 
  • Partner with architects, designers, and engineers to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences across Salesforce and connected platforms. 

Quality, Testing & Release Management 

  • Write and maintain unit tests to support predictable, stable deployments. 
  • Participate in peer code reviews and apply feedback to continuously strengthen engineering quality. 
  • Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues efficiently. 

Collaboration, Communication & Mentorship 

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including product, design, and delivery leads to translate requirements into elegant technical solutions. 
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers, elevating Salesforce craftsmanship across teams. 
  • Support project managers and sales partners with technical insights, estimates, and solution recommendations. 
  • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and Salesforce practice development. 

Community Engagement & Innovation 

  • Stay active within the Salesforce ecosystem, tracking new platform capabilities and emerging best practices. 
  • Share insights through internal workshops, external forums, or community participation. 
  • Champion innovative approaches that expand what’s possible on Salesforce. 

 

Required Skills & Experience 

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 
  • 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience. 
  • Salesforce Certified Developer (required); Platform Developer I/II or App Builder preferred. 
  • Expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components,  SOQL, and platform APIs. 
  • Strong background integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems using SOAP, REST, Bulk, and Streaming APIs. 
  • Ability to operate autonomously and collaborate across distributed teams. 

 

Tech Stack You Will Work With 

  • Salesforce: Apex, LWC, SOQL, Flow 
  • Integration: Mulesoft, OmniScript 
  • Cloud: Azure, AWS 

Personal Attributes 

Craftsmanship-Driven: Takes pride in building elegant, stable, maintainable solutions. 
Collaborative & Curious: Thrives in cross-functional environments and seeks continuous learning. 
Calm & Solution-Focused: Navigates ambiguity with clarity, even when stakes are high. 
Mentor-Minded: Supports the growth of teammates through guidance and knowledge-sharing. 
Client-Centered: Communicates openly, builds trust, and aligns technical execution with business value. 
Adaptive: Adjusts quickly to evolving requirements, technologies, and project landscapes. 

 

Why Join Robots & Pencils? 

At Robots & Pencils, you’ll join a team of thinkers, builders, and innovators who care deeply about craftsmanship and human-centered design. You’ll collaborate with experts across mobile, web, backend, and AI to deliver Salesforce solutions that make a measurable impact and help shape the future of digital experiences. If you’re passionate about building exceptional Salesforce applications and contributing to meaningful enterprise initiatives, we’d love to meet you. 

Top Skills

Apex
AWS
Azure
Bulk
Flow
Lightning Web Components
Mulesoft
Omniscript
Rest
Salesforce
Soap
SOQL
Streaming Apis

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