A Salesforce Developer is responsible for building and customizing applications on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other development tools. They work with various Salesforce services to enhance business processes and optimize CRM functionalities.
Role of a Salesforce Developer
Customizing Salesforce applications based on business needs.
Developing Apex classes and triggers.
Designing and implementing Lightning Web Components (LWC).
Integrating Salesforce with third-party applications using APIs.
Managing Salesforce configurations and automations.
Ensuring data security and performance optimization.
Skills Required
Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and data model.
Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
Knowledge of SOQL and SOSL queries.
Experience with Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP).
Familiarity with automation tools like Workflow, Process Builder, and Flow.
Understanding of version control tools like Git.
Ability to troubleshoot and debug Salesforce applications.
Tools and Technologies Used
Apex: Salesforce’s programming language for backend logic.
Visualforce: Used for building custom UI components.
Lightning Web Components (LWC): Modern framework for UI development.
SOQL & SOSL: Query languages for retrieving Salesforce data.
Salesforce API: REST and SOAP APIs for integrations.
Salesforce DX: Development and deployment tool for Salesforce.
Git & CI/CD: Version control and continuous deployment tools.