Job Description & Details
Salesforce continues to dominate the CRM market, and businesses are racing to leverage its powerful automation and customization capabilities. As companies modernize their tech stacks, skilled developers who can build scalable, secure solutions on the platform are in high demand. This Salesforce Developer role in Hanover, NJ offers a chance to work on cutting‑edge projects while shaping the future of customer engagement.
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands‑on Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and implement customized solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Aura, and Visualforce. The role involves creating reusable components, automating business processes, integrating external systems via APIs, and ensuring high‑quality code through unit tests, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with analysts, product owners, and stakeholders is essential to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| Apex & LWC Development | Core to building custom logic and modern UI on Salesforce | Senior |
| API Integration (REST/SOAP) | Enables seamless data flow between Salesforce and external systems | Senior |
| CI/CD & Release Management | Guarantees reliable deployments and maintains system stability | Mid |
Interview Preparation
- Explain how you would design a scalable Lightning Web Component architecture.
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of component hierarchy, reuse, state management, and performance considerations. - Describe the steps to achieve 75% test coverage for a new Apex class.
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of test data creation, mock callouts, assertions, and best‑practice testing patterns. - How do you handle error handling and retries when calling an external REST API from Apex?
What the interviewer is looking for: Use of try‑catch, custom exceptions, named credentials, and retry logic. - Walk through a recent deployment you performed using a CI/CD pipeline. Which tools did you use and why?
What the interviewer is looking for: Experience with Salesforce DX, Git, Jenkins/Bitbucket pipelines, and change‑set automation. - What strategies would you use to optimize a slow‑running Flow or Process Builder?
What the interviewer is looking for: Ability to refactor into Apex, use of bulkified code, and understanding of governor limits.
Resume Optimization
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- Aura Components
- Visualforce
- REST/SOAP API Integration
- Salesforce Flow & Process Builder
- Validation Rules & Approval Processes
- CI/CD (Salesforce DX, Jenkins)
- Unit Testing & Test Coverage
- Code Review & Deployment
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that starts with a friendly greeting, attaches your resume, and clearly highlights your top relevant skills. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as Apex development, Lightning Web Components, and API integrations, and reference specific projects where you applied these technologies. Emphasize your experience with CI/CD pipelines and maintaining high test coverage to align with the job requirements.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesforce Developer | 2‑4 years building Apex/LWC solutions | Custom development, integrations, automation | Senior Salesforce Developer |
| Senior Salesforce Developer | 4‑6 years leading projects, mentoring | Architecture, performance tuning, complex integrations | Salesforce Architect |
| Salesforce Architect | 6‑9 years strategic design, cross‑team leadership | End‑to‑end solution design, governance | Director of CRM / VP of Technology |