Salesforce Junior Developer

LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.
Lightedge is seeking a motivated and collaborative Salesforce Developer (Junior Level) to join our growing Salesforce team. This role will support the design, development, and maintenance of Salesforce solutions that enable our sales and marketing teams to operate efficiently and deliver exceptional customer experiences.The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who takes initiative, collaborates with peers, and seeks to understand the “why” behind business processes. This individual won’t just take direction—they’ll actively participate in platform decisions, help minimize technical debt, and contribute to Lightedge’s mission of enabling our teams to meet business goals through technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance Salesforce components, including Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and APIs.
• Collaborate with the Platform Owner and Administrator to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.
• Assist with system integrations across platforms---Boomi iPaaS (experience or willingness to learn Boomi is a plus).
• Develop and maintain Apex test classes to ensure code quality, reliability, and adherence to Salesforce best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging and deployment processes to ensure stable, reliable releases.
• Support the ongoing improvement of CI/CD and DevOps practices within the Salesforce environment.
• Contribute to documentation, design specifications, and release notes.
• Work closely with business users to understand needs and propose effective technical solutions.
• Identify and suggest ways to improve platform performance, data quality, and user experience.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases and best practices, continuously developing technical and professional skills.

Experience:

• Approximately 3 years of experience developing on the Salesforce platform.
• Strong understanding of Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and API integrations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce development lifecycle and deployment tools (e.g., sandboxes, change sets, DevOps pipelines using Gearset or similar tools).
• Experience with or interest in Boomi or other integration platforms preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams to deliver value and minimize technical debt.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.