Salesforce Developer II

We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer II to design, develop, and deploy customized solutions within our Salesforce environment. You will work closely with administrators, stakeholders, and other technical staff to build scalable and maintainable Salesforce applications that support Elevate’s mission and business operations. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and drive social impact.

This role thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Salesforce Developer II reports directly to the Senior Developer, Technology and Data Services. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois and isfully remote.

• Develop custom applications, triggers, Apex classes, and Lightning Web Components (LWC) to support business processes.
• Collaborate with administrators and stakeholders to gather technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Integrate Salesforce with third-party systems and APIs to ensure seamless data flow and process automation.
• Create and maintain flows, validation rules, and process automation to streamline organizational operations.
• Write and execute unit tests to ensure high-quality code and meet platform deployment standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, bugs, and performance challenges in a timely manner.
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and team meetings to support Agile development practices.
• Document technical designs, workflows, and system configurations for future reference and training.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases, new features, and platform best practices to propose system improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience required.
• At least three (3+) years of Salesforce development experience in a professional setting, preferably in a remote or agile environment.
• Strong proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL, SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
• Experience with Salesforce DX, VS Code, Git, and CI/CD tools such as Gearset or Copado.
• Comfortable working in agile teams, using tools like Jira or Trello, and participating in iterative development cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation, and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $85,000 – $95,000, based on experience.

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of…