Salesforce Developer

Do you have the technical expertise to develop custom solutions and the creativity to integrate complex systems? If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about continuous improvement, the Salesforce Developer role is perfect for you!

The Company

Tiko (previously known as Triggerise) believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.

Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

We are open to remote work for this position and will happily accept applicants from anywhere in South Africa and Portugal.

The Job

The Salesforce Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions within the Salesforce platform, ensuring that our Salesforce-based applications and integrations meet the highest standards of functionality and reliability.

Responsibility areas:

• Customization and Development: You will design and develop custom solutions on the Salesforce platform, including custom objects, workflows, triggers, and Apex code. Your work ensures that the platform meets business needs efficiently and effectively.
• Integration: You will integrate Salesforce with other systems and platforms, using APIs and other integration tools. This involves ensuring seamless data flow and functionality between Salesforce and other business-critical systems.
• 3rd line support: This includes resolving complex issues, optimizing user workflows, and enhancing the overall user experience.
• Agile Practices: Our team works in an agile manner, and you will be part of the rituals and practices, always seeking improvements. You will participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Documentation: You document your development work, ensuring that it is clear and understandable for future use by others. This includes maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of configurations, customizations, and integrations.
• Quality Assurance: You are responsible for ensuring the quality of your code and configurations through rigorous testing, including unit tests and system tests. You will identify and fix bugs, ensuring that all solutions are robust and reliable.
• Continuous Improvement: You stay informed about new developments in the Salesforce ecosystem and continuously seek opportunities to improve our Salesforce environment. This includes participating in professional development activities and applying new knowledge to your work.

About you

You are a proactive individual who takes initiative and thrives in collaborative environments. You are adept at problem-solving and eager to stay updated with the latest Salesforce developments.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional experience working as a Salesforce Developer
• Proven experience with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs
• Experience in designing and implementing Salesforce customizations, including custom objects, workflows, triggers, and validation rules
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce integration tools and techniques, including Event-Driven Architecture as the primary method, REST as secondary, and basic familiarity with SOAP.
• Experience with Salesforce configuration, including user roles, profiles, and security settings
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Based in Portugal or South Africa (mandatory)
• Fluent in English

The rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The gross monthly salary bracket for this position is €2,592 - €3,888 in Portugal, R59,204 - R88,806 in South Africa, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Good secondary benefits
• A personal development budget
• Unlimited holidays, if you can make it work with your team you’re good to go
• Growth opportunities
• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things
• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations

The details

Interested? Click apply now below! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme_. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures._We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.

Keywords

Salesforce DeveloperCustom SolutionsComplex SystemsSalesforce PlatformCustom ObjectsWorkflowsTriggersApex CodeIntegrationAPIsAgile PracticesQuality AssuranceContinuous Improvement