Salesforce Developer

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high‑quality solutions on the Salesforce platform. This role is responsible for developing custom applications, optimizing business processes, supporting integrations, and ensuring the stability and performance of our Salesforce environment.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Salesforce Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USPS. You will play a crucial role in optimizing the business functions at USPS.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical problem‑solver who can translate business requirements into maintainable code, collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, and deliver solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Salesforce Developer must have:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited College/University is preferred.
• Alternative Path: If the candidate does not possess a relevant four-year degree, an additional four years of relevant work experience will be required.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of Information Technology experience.
• 2-3 years of Required Technical Skills including:
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy custom solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce APIs.
  • Build automation using Apex triggers, Flows, platform events, and batch processes.
• Implement best practices for code quality, security, and performance.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, version control, and release management processes.
• Configure Salesforce objects, fields, page layouts, record types, flows, and validation rules.
• Optimize existing customizations and workflows for performance and maintainability.
• Partner with admins and analysts to ensure cohesive platform architecture.
• Develop and maintain integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, or custom services.
• Ensure data quality, synchronization, and governance across systems.
• Support data migrations, imports, and transformation activities.

Preferred Skills:

• Salesforce Platform Developer I or II certification
• Experience with Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or custom application development.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Gearset, Copado, Azure DevOps, Git).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and scalable architecture design.
• Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
• Experience building integrations using REST/SOAP APIs or middleware.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security, sharing models, and governor limits.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical designs.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

Security Clearance Level:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location:

• Washington, DC

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

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