Salesforce Software Engineer

As part of AstraZeneca's Commercial Solution Delivery Center, the Salesforce Software Engineer role is grounded in technology. This role is primarily responsible for the technical design and development of applications both for the Salesforce.com environment, however you will have the opportunity to learn other technologies like Java, HTML5, jQuery, etc.

We will also evaluate strong Software Engineers with little or no Salesforce experience that are willing to learn Salesforce.com skills.

This role will work closely with the other Engineers, Engineering Leads, and Technical Project Managers in the supported functional areas.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications using our supported technology stack, see preferred technical skills section.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and develop expertise in the set of technologies.
• Ensure that systems or platforms are correctly integrated and utilized during the implementation phases of project and initiatives.
• Follow the guidelines of information architecture for the platform and web site.
• Ensure the highest quality of product delivery through the knowledge of the platform.
• Design supportable and sustainable software and contribute to the Application Architecture and influence our design patterns.
• Provide technical direction to peers, Analyst, and Project Managers.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Prior software development experience.
• Understanding of the application development process: requirements, design, implementation, Code coverage, Unit testing, etc.
• Backend development experience using Object Oriented Programming: Java, Python, C++, C#, Kotlin, Ruby
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication (English and Spanish) and organizational skills
• Experience with modern development practices and the software development life cycle including Agile based methodologies.
• Web development, HTML5, jQuery, CSS, JSON.
• Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture.
• Basic experience with RESTful web services and integrations consuming external APIs
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases

Preferred technical skills:

• Java development (J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot).
• Salesforce/Force.com configuration & development experience (Visualforce & Apex).
• Web development, HTML5, jQuery, CSS.
• MongoDB or other NoSQL technologies and SQL Knowledge.

Beneficial but not required technical skills:

• Experience with rapid prototyping and integration with 3rd party Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) such as Salesforce.com, Force.com, Facebook or similar.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent degree.

Experience: 3+ years of hands-on software development experience.

*Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and bold world.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.*

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.