Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.
As a Salesforce Developer within the Business Technology Transformation team, you’ll collaborate with a high-performing squad of architects, admins, and engineering managers to cook up innovative solutions on the Salesforce platform. Toast has ambitious plans for the future of the restaurant industry, and this role is key to building the scalable infrastructure that makes them possible.
A day in the life (Responsibilities)
- Platform Craftsmanship: Spend the majority of your time developing on the Salesforce platform, specializing in Apex (Triggers, Async, Frameworks), LWC/Aura, and complex Flows.
- Architecture & Security: Maintain a deep understanding of Salesforce security (Sharing/Visibility), Data Modeling, and design patterns.
- Integrations: Build and maintain high-performing Web Services (REST/SOAP) utilizing modern authentication and authorization patterns.
- Code Quality & DevOps: Own the end-to-end lifecycle by performing rigorous code reviews, managing GitHub PRs, and navigating CI/CD deployment processes (including merge conflict resolution).
- Mentorship: Guide and support fellow team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth.
- Agile Execution: Actively participate in the SCRUM process—providing accurate story sizing, meeting deadlines, and escalating blockers proactively.
- Troubleshooting: Expertly leverage the Developer Console, Workbench, and Debug Logs to analyze performance issues and squash bugs.
What you'll need to thrive (Requirements)
- Enterprise Experience: Proven track record of Salesforce development (Apex, Lightning, VF) in a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Platform Mastery: Advanced knowledge of Sales Cloud (Service and Experience Cloud are a plus).
- CPQ Expertise: Hands-on experience with Salesforce CPQ configuration and implementation, including Product Rules, Pricing Rules, Lookup Queries, and Quote Templates.
- DevOps Mindset: Strong understanding of the SDLC, Agile methodologies, and version control (GitHub).
- Education: A degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical field.
- Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer I & II are required. (CPQ Specialist certification is a major plus).
- Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Hybrid Ready: Ability to work in a hybrid capacity (2-3 days per week in-office).
What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves)
- Experience with Copado or similar Salesforce CI/CD tools.
- Familiarity with Jira and ServiceNow for workflow management.
- A passion for staying ahead of the curve on new Salesforce releases and emerging web technologies.
AI at Toast
At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.
Our Total Rewards Philosophy
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.
The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits. You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy.
How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process
Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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Toast Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Toast’s headquarters is located in the heart of the Seaport District. Toasters are surrounded by art, culture, and delicious cuisine in one of the most bustling neighborhoods in Boston.
Early Careers
Toast's Early Careers program is designed to launch students' careers by integrating them into the company's vibrant culture and impactful work. Interns and co-ops are treated as full-time Toasters from day one, given meaningful projects, and provided with mentorship from industry professionals. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration across teams, and the autonomy for students to develop and showcase their skills, supported by consistent feedback. Toast offers opportunities across various departments, including technical roles like Software Engineering and Data Science, as well as non-technical roles such as Human Resources and People Operations.
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