Salesforce for Nonprofits: Salesforce Developer

Tenacious, pragmatic, with a keen sense of humor? You just might be an Idealist!

At Idealist Consulting, we are innovators and problem-solvers committed to global progressive action. We help organizations grow through Salesforce implementation, marketing automation, and custom application development. 

As a 1099 Contract Salesforce Developer, you’ll partner with project teams to guide, educate, and empower clients through digital transformation and optimization projects.

How You’ll Contribute:

Build client-specific solutions on the Salesforce Platform using a blend of Flow / Apex / Lightning Web Components with the goal of providing clients with sensible solutions that can be managed and maintained within the budget and personnel resources available to them

Build integrations between external systems and Salesforce

Assist with migration of client’s current CRM data to Salesforce and create custom code as needed

Maintain internal library of reusable code for future project deployments

Provide guidance and best practices around Salesforce development for both clients and staff

Review project requirements and work with consultants and project managers to refine the technical details of project specifications

Develop and document user instructions and administrative maintenance requirements for use in Salesforce customizations

Contribute to the development of additional products and services

Baseline Requirements:

Four or more years of Salesforce Platform development experience

Experience providing technical solutions for Nonprofits

Excellent verbal and written communication skills - including translation of technical requirements to non-technical individuals

Salesforce Administrator Certification and Salesforce Platform Developer I, or Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification

Demonstrated expertise in Salesforce development environments including Apex triggers / classes, Lightning Web Components, Flows, Visualforce pages / controllers, and other advanced Salesforce configuration such as Sharing and Profile & Permission Set security.

Experience with REST API integrations

Knowledge of object-oriented methodologies and approaches

Knowledge of relational databases

Extra Credit:

Experience with MuleSoft integration platforms and API management solutions

Familiarity with nonprofit operations, especially in fundraising and program management

Salesforce Platform Developer II or Nonprofit Cloud Consultant Certification

Previous experience with Experience Cloud / Customer Community

Experience with code repositories such as Github and Bitbucket 

Experience with automation tools like Workato / Zapier 

Experience with ETL tools 

Experience engaging in projects with technical and cross-functional components

Ability to solve a Rubik’s cube with your eyes closed

What You Can Expect:

Communication: clear, respectful communications and expectations setting

Flexibility: as a contract Consultant, you define your own availability

Community: our Consultants thrive with mutual knowledge building in multiple support channels and optional monthly Consultant meeting

Common purpose: We help amplify the mission impact of nonprofits and other progressive organizations

Contractor hourly rates are set based on experience, certifications, and specialization. Idealist Consulting reviews all contractor rate bands at least once annually. Independent contractors define their own availability and capacity. Contractors are not employees of Idealist Consulting and are therefore not eligible for benefits such as healthcare coverage and paid time off. Independent contractors are required to carry their own professional liability insurance policy.

A Little More About Us:

Idealist Consulting was founded in 2006 by returning Peace Corp volunteer Rob Jordan to help nonprofits and progressive organizations grow mission impact through technology. We’re committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes.

Idealist Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Idealist Consulting does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its consulting and employment policies. We have a majority female leadership team and believe in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence which states that businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all. Read our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Ethics page.