Salesforce Developer

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Overview

The Salesforce Developer is a vital member of the CRM team responsible for developing and supporting solutions within the Salesforce.com platform, while maintaining regular collaboration with stakeholders. An individual in this role must be self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, and will need to demonstrate deep understanding of software engineering concepts from design to deployment, and provide knowledge transfer of enhancements to trainers and business leadership. Solutions will be implemented into technically‑complex (Apex code‑heavy) Salesforce implementations.

Responsibilities

Work closely with key stakeholders (product & business owners, internal & vendor partners, user groups) to understand and propose solutions to business problems. Prioritize end‑user experience, alignment to business processes, and security. Design new or augment existing code using accepted design patterns, develop unit tests, change sets, and oversee deployments. Promote and engage a culture of continuous improvement, employee efficiency, and adherence to company policies.

Prioritize reported bugs or improvement areas and propose mitigation strategy & timeline. Execute deployments outside of peak business hours. Be a subject‑matter‑expert on all customization & integrations within the Salesforce Orgs.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (other Salesforce certifications are an asset).
• 2+ years as a Salesforce Developer, creating solutions primarily for Salesforce.com using Apex, SOQL / SOSL, Visualforce, and Lightning Components, preferably for enterprise‑level business.
• 5+ years as a developer in any discipline.
• Established track‑record of collaborating with business stakeholders to create code‑based solutions.
• Strong change‑management skills.
• Experience developing solutions for mobile & stationary sales‑teams is preferred.
• Fluent with the primary Salesforce programmatic technologies : Apex, SOQL / SOSL, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.
• Strong understanding of complementary technologies : Java, SQL, HTML / JavaScript.
• Understanding of APIs, REST and SOAP services is an asset.
• Ability to interpret existing code for enhancement and new development that does not conflict with existing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, and create technical documentation.
• Familiarity with development in other cloud services (i.e., Azure, Amazon, etc.) is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and planning skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; can effectively communicate with non‑technical audience.
• French language speaking / writing an asset.

Benefits

About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

Inclusion & Diversity

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Retail

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