Job Title

Salesforce Engineer I (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here, and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Salesforce Engineer I will play a vital role in helping the company maximize the value of its Salesforce investment by creating tailored solutions that address unique business needs, improve user experience, and support data-driven decision-making. Work closely with product owners and user experience teams in an agile environment to incrementally release new features and applications within the Salesforce platform. Participate in planning and collaborate with team members to facilitate solutions. Write code, formulate tests, and contribute to the continuous integration structure.

Responsibilities

Programming software applications, components, or features based on project requirements.
Writing and conducting unit tests to ensure the functionality and quality of the software.
Implement and maintain test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and coverage of automated testing.
Troubleshoot existing systems and applications.
Collaborate with Salesforce engineers, QA engineers, the Design team, and the Project Managers.
Using version control systems to manage and track changes to code and collaborate with other engineers.
Working in an Agile environment & participating in story estimation, refinement, retro meetings, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent proven experience required.
2+ years of experience developing on the Salesforce.com platform.
Experience with Salesforce.com developer toolkit, including Apex Classes, Apex WebServices (with REST and SOAP standards), Apex Controllers, Triggers, Visualforce pages, LWC, Batch Apex, Apex Schedulers, Custom Settings, Custom Labels, SOQL, and Migration Tools.
Proven experience in designing and developing complex automations with Flows.
Agentforce AI experience would be preferred, but any usage of other AI products like Github Copilot, Google Gemini would also be a plus.
Well-versed in SQL, PL/SQL, and RDBMS technologies.
Proven experience with front-end technologies such as JQuery, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, and HTML.
Proven ability to integrate business processes across disparate systems using ESB, SOAP, and/or REST-based web services.
Salesforce Administrator/Platform Developer 1 certification required.
Experience migrating metadata with Change Sets, any IDE’s, VS Code, CI/CD Pipeline familiarity is a plus.
Strong foundations of basic software development principles: Design patterns, Modular programming, Object Oriented design, and Microservices.
Demonstrate excellent understanding of various governor limits applicable to Salesforce. Ability to effectively work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
30-day notification period preferred

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Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Development

Business Unit

00092 Kaplan Health

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.