Salesforce Developer

About Near
At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find full-time, long-term remote roles with U.S. companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing leader in the solar panel industry, known for their technical expertise, customer-first mindset, and long-term commitment to sustainable energy solutions. As their operations expand, they’re investing in their tech infrastructure and looking for top engineering talent to help scale mission-critical systems.

About the Role
We’re seeking a seasoned Salesforce Developer to join the team and take ownership of complex backend architecture. You’ll work alongside a high-performance tech group supporting multiple business units. The focus is on building robust, scalable Salesforce solutions that eliminate manual QA, prevent failure, and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

Backend & Salesforce Expertise

• Develop, maintain, and optimize custom Salesforce backend logic using Apex, SOQL, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC)

• Architect and manage advanced automations (lead routing, batch jobs, data normalization, validation logic, etc.)

• Handle integrations via REST/SOAP APIs, Connected Apps, OAuth flows, and webhooks

• Own error handling, performance, and uptime across custom Salesforce implementations

• Maintain and extend Salesforce DevOps practices (SFDX, CI/CD, version control)

Systems & Tooling Integration

• Build and troubleshoot integrations with complex dialer systems (e.g., Twilio, Five9, Aircall, AWS)

• Solve real-world sync issues: field mismatches, campaign attribution errors, and lead duplication

• Use tooling like VS Code, GitHub, Gearset, or Copado for deployment and versioning

Behavior & Problem-Solving

• Own the backend: if it breaks, you fix it—or better, it doesn’t break at all

• Translate business requirements into clean, scalable solutions

• Stay ahead of issues through proactive data health monitoring

• Thrive in messy or legacy environments—you refactor and optimize, not complain

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Salesforce backend development

• Strong command of Apex, SOQL, LWC, and custom automations

• Solid experience with API integrations and DevOps tools

• English: Advanced fluency (written and spoken)

Mindset & Work Ethic

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and highly responsive

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

• Comfortable with autonomy and high accountability

• Obsessed with uptime, performance, and clean logic

Bonus Points

• Industry experience in solar, energy, insurance, financial services, or home services

• Familiarity with lead gen, call center logic, or sales ops workflows

• Exposure to external data sync via Heroku, AWS Lambda, or other platforms

• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Platform Developer II, Integration Architect)

What Success Looks Like

• The Salesforce backend is stable, fast, and invisible to end users

• Automations eliminate repetitive tasks and reduce QA burden

• Problems are solved before they escalate

• Sales teams trust the system—because it works

Perks – What’s in It for You?

• Competitive compensation in USD

• 3 weeks of paid time off per year

• Fully remote work environment

• A high-impact role in a growing U.S. company with a modern tech stack