Salesforce Developer (SDE I)
Who we are:
Elevate K-12 is a Series C funded, rapidly growing start-up focused on solving the teacher shortage crisis in US K-12 schools. We are transforming the way classrooms work with live, virtual instruction, giving students access to high-quality, certified teachers who help them prepare for the future. Our proprietary platform and curriculum enable teachers to deliver live remote instruction across multiple subjects in elementary, middle, and high schools across the US.
Our goal is to enable high-quality live teaching for every learner in the U.S., from kindergarten through their first jobs, so they can receive the education they need to identify and pursue their unique passions in life. We are the new way to the classroom!
We live the mission of Elevate K-12, and we’re getting better each day. If all of this sounds exciting to you – we want to hear from you!
The Team:
On the heels of a Series C funding led by General Catalyst, Elevate K-12 is enjoying strong business momentum, with revenue growing at 100% y-o-y and plans to double again next year. To continue this momentum, we are investing in building a strong product and technology function to power the next generation of solutions for students, teachers, and schools/districts. The Elevate Software Engineering team is delivering cutting-edge educational software at an enterprise scale, ensuring seamless consumer-grade experiences that support our mission.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Salesforce Developer (SDE1) to support the development and customization of Salesforce solutions, with a focus on CRM and CPQ. The ideal candidate should have foundational knowledge of Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and Salesforce integrations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and refine skills while contributing to key business solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and customization of Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components.
- Work on basic configurations, workflows, validation rules, and process automation within Salesforce.
- Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code reliability and adherence to best practices.
- Support integration efforts between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs.
- Assist in troubleshooting and debugging Salesforce applications.
- Work closely with senior developers and architects to understand business requirements and implement solutions.
- Maintain proper documentation of configurations, code, and technical processes.
- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and reviews.
- Stay updated with the latest Salesforce releases, features, and best practices.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in Salesforce development.
- Basic knowledge of Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and CPQ.
- Understanding of Salesforce CRM principles and data modeling.
- Experience with Salesforce declarative tools such as Process Builder, Flow, and Workflow Rules.
- Familiarity with integration concepts using REST/SOAP APIs.
- Knowledge of Salesforce security models, roles, and profiles.
- Exposure to version control systems like Git.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer I/II, Salesforce Administrator, or relevant advanced certifications.
- Expertise in SFDC Development using Lightning Application, Apex Language, Visual Force pages, Classes, Controllers, Triggers, Indexes, Web Services, Components, Tabs, Apex Web services, Custom Objects, Reports, Analytic Snapshots and Dashboards, Profiles, Creating Roles, Page Layouts, Org-Wide Defaults, Sharing Rules, and Workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with JavaScript and front-end development.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub and Salesforce DX.
- Exposure to .NET or Java is a plus.
If you are a passionate Salesforce developer looking for a learning-driven role, we encourage you to apply and grow with our dynamic team!
Be Part Of Our Story:
Elevate K-12 is tasked with an important mission: change the way K-12 classrooms and teaching work. Our organization is a radically open-minded company that is scaling fast. We are a team focused on high performance, dynamism and embodying a collaborative culture at all levels. Our teammates are able to have open, honest discussions that drive us toward our mission. Elevate K-12 is in a stage of hyper growth that will continue to open up new challenges and opportunities for our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.
