Salesforce Associate Engineer - Marketing Technology

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans·Remote(United States)
Marketing
Salesforce

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled Salesforce professionals has been on the rise, with a 25% increase in job openings over the past year. In this current remote job market, having expertise in Salesforce technologies such as Apex, REST API, and SQL can significantly boost a candidate's chances of landing a role. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans stands out as a unique company that offers a wide range of benefits, including various bonuses, medical insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the company's commitment to helping people thrive with purpose and its focus on continuous improvement and exceptional employee engagement.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Salesforce Associate Engineer at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing and implementing innovative Salesforce solutions. Your expertise in Salesforce technologies such as Apex, REST API, and SQL will be crucial in delivering high-quality outcomes. You will work collaboratively with other engineers to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet the company's IT needs.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad scope of IT projects, including contributing code and fixes to existing software projects, providing break-fix and troubleshooting support, and participating in low-level design for product areas. Your ability to work independently and think critically will be essential in solving complex Salesforce requests and developing core technology solutions.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a unique company that offers a wide range of benefits, including various bonuses, medical insurance, and paid time off. The company is committed to helping people thrive with purpose and focuses on continuous improvement and exceptional employee engagement.

What You Will Do

  • Design and develop Salesforce solutions that meet the company's IT needs
  • Participate in low-level design for product areas and contribute to the development of core technology solutions
  • Collaborate with other engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Provide break-fix and troubleshooting support for IT products
  • Develop and implement solutions that improve the product lifecycle
  • Participate in team collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise and solve problems
  • Work independently to solve complex Salesforce requests
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of Salesforce technologies, including Apex, REST API, and SQL
  • Participate in team support rotation and build knowledge on focus subsystems
  • Model Thrivent's leadership competencies, including courage, collaboration, and commitment

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of Salesforce Apex experience, including triggers, REST API, classes, and async tooling
  • Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of systems and software design concepts, including object-oriented programming
  • Experience with querying databases for data lookup/update, including SOQL, SOSL, and SQL
  • Ability to work independently and think critically
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to learn new Salesforce technologies and stay up-to-date with the ecosystem releases

Nice to Have

  • Financial Services industry experience
  • Salesforce platform developer and/or admin certifications
  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
  • Experience with cloud-based technologies, including AWS or Azure

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary range: $63,886.00 - $86,434.00 per year
  • Various bonuses, including annual or long-term incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account and flexible spending account
  • 401k and pension plans
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Disability insurance and supplemental protection insurance
  • 20 days of paid time off each year
  • Sick and safe time
  • 10 paid company holidays
  • Volunteer time off and paid parental leave
  • EAP and well-being benefits

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure you have a strong understanding of Salesforce technologies, including Apex, REST API, and SQL, and be prepared to provide examples of your experience.
  • Develop a portfolio that showcases your Salesforce projects and achievements, and be prepared to discuss your design and development decisions.
  • Research Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its commitment to helping people thrive with purpose, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's mission.
  • Practice your problem-solving skills, including critical thinking and attention to detail, and be prepared to provide examples of your experience.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with DevOps practices and tools, and your knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
  • Consider obtaining Salesforce platform developer and/or admin certifications to increase your chances of landing the role.
  • Be prepared to negotiate your salary based on your experience and the company's salary range, and don't be afraid to ask about benefits and perks.

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