Salesforce System Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

General Description: 

We are looking for a Salesforce Administrator to join our Enterprise Applications team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Salesforce platform, ensuring it meets the ongoing needs of the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, supporting day-to-day Salesforce operations, user management, and enhancements. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for Salesforce to grow their skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. 

How Will I Make an Impact? 

Salesforce Solution Design & Development

• Collaborate with Business Stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical specifications and scalable Salesforce solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce configurations, customizations, and integrations using industry best practices.
• Build and maintain custom business logic using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Aura Components.
• Configure Salesforce features including Flows, Process Builder, Workflow Rules, validation rules, security models, and role hierarchies.
• Ensure Salesforce solutions are aligned with D2L's enterprise architecture, security standards, and overall technology strategy.
• Integrate Salesforce with internal and external systems using APIs, middleware, and integration platforms.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Partner with business users to understand operational challenges and recommend Salesforce solutions that improve productivity and efficiency.
• Facilitate iterative feedback sessions with stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle to ensure alignment with business needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with Service Managers, Product Owners, Architects, and other IT teams to ensure solution consistency and cross-platform alignment.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Continuous Improvement & Platform Optimization

• Leverage data analytics, system metrics, and user feedback to identify opportunities for optimization and process improvement.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases, features, and emerging technologies to continuously improve platform capabilities.
• Recommend and implement enhancements that drive business value and improve user experience.
• Evaluate and manage AppExchange applications to extend platform functionality where appropriate.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a key technical contributor on IT projects involving Salesforce.
• Participate in solution planning, estimation, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including solution designs, process maps, test plans, use cases, and training materials.
• Support project management activities such as planning, scheduling, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Mentor junior team members and promote development best practices within the Salesforce team.

Quality Assurance & Support

• Conduct thorough testing of Salesforce solutions to ensure quality, reliability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Salesforce-related issues in a timely manner while minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Provide ongoing platform support, including user administration, permissions management, and system maintenance.
• Maintain clear communication regarding project updates, platform changes, and operational impacts.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development and administration experience.
• Strong experience with:
• Apex development
• Lightning Web Components (LWC)
• Visualforce
• Salesforce Flows and automation tools
• Salesforce APIs and integrations
• Data migration and management
• Salesforce security and access controls
• Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise applications and third-party platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications such as:
• Salesforce Platform Developer I/II
• Salesforce Administrator
• Salesforce Advanced Administrator
• Salesforce App Builder
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD processes for Salesforce deployments.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware platforms.
• Experience working in higher education, SaaS, or enterprise software environments.

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise
• Solution Architecture
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Project Delivery
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving

This is for an existing vacancy