Senior Salesforce Developer – FinancialForce (Certinia)

The Senior Salesforce Developer will play a pivotal role in leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the FinancialForce (Certinia) platform. With over 8 years of professional experience, the successful candidate will utilize advanced technical expertise and a solutions-driven approach to deliver robust, scalable solutions that enhance business operations. This position demands a strategic problem-solver capable of guiding teams and championing best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the FinancialForce (Certinia) platform, leveraging deep technical expertise.
Oversee maintenance, configuration, and advanced troubleshooting of FinancialForce (Certinia) modules, including resolution of end user requests, incident tickets, process changes, and routine system maintenance.
Administer and enhance user access, security settings, application configuration, and continuous improvement of the FinancialForce (Certinia) tool, focusing on scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with business segments and technology teams to architect and implement new business processes, providing expert guidance on best practices.
Customize FinancialForce (Certinia) to meet evolving business needs; create complex custom objects, fields, and formulas, and optimize existing configurations.
Proactively identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the platform.
Remain up-to-date with new FinancialForce (Certinia) features and functionalities, evaluating and recommending platform enhancements.
Develop and deliver advanced training, comprehensive documentation, and expert support to users.
Ensure system integrity and security at an enterprise level, manage user roles and profiles, and conduct thorough system audits for compliance and data protection.

Must Have Skills

Minimum 8 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, with significant focus on FinancialForce (Certinia).
Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex business solutions within Salesforce and FinancialForce (Certinia).
Expertise in customizing objects, fields, formulas, workflows, and process builders.
Extensive experience in platform maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
In-depth understanding of user access management, security settings, and enterprise-level system administration.
Ability to develop and deliver user training and comprehensive documentation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated solutions-oriented and problem-solving mindset.

Good to Have Skills

Experience with Certinia (FinancialForce) modules including PSA, Accounting, and Billing.
Knowledge of integration tools such as MuleSoft, Informatica, or Dell Boomi.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices within the Salesforce ecosystem.
Exposure to agile project management methodologies.
Background in mentoring junior developers and leading technical teams.
Understanding of data migration tools and techniques.

Certifications

Salesforce Platform Developer I & II (required)
Salesforce Certified Administrator (preferred)
FinancialForce or Certinia certifications (highly regarded)
Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (a strong plus)