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Robots & PencilsRP

Salesforce Developer

Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation firm that helps clients use mobile, web, and AI technologies to transform their organizations. They focus on developing consumer applications, enterprise software, and education platforms by blending technology with a human-first approach.

Robots & Pencils

Employee count: 51-200

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At Robots Pencils, we build meaningful, scalable software experiences that help innovative organizations move faster and smarter. We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and deliver high-quality solutions across complex Salesforce ecosystems. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the platform, thrives in collaborative environments, and brings both craftsmanship and curiosity to every project.

In this role, you will work as part of a strategic, embedded delivery team supporting enterprise-level initiatives. You will collaborate closely with client stakeholders and RP teammates to build Salesforce solutions that enhance business operations and elevate customer experience. This work is meaningful, visible, and central to modernizing mission-critical workflows. You’ll combine deep platform expertise with strong engineering fundamentals to create solutions that are robust, maintainable, and crafted with care.

Key Responsibilities

Salesforce Engineering Solution Development

  • Design, develop, and enhance Salesforce functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Triggers, Batch Apex, Flows and platform APIs.
  • Build prototypes to validate requirements, support decision-making, and guide architectural direction.
  • Deliver clean, well-structured code that aligns with platform best practices and RP engineering standards.
  • Support the creation of reusable libraries, patterns, and components to drive consistency and quality across projects.

Client-Facing Development Collaboration

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to refine requirements and propose effective technical approaches.
  • Develop customizations, automation, and integrations tailored to enterprise operational needs.
  • Contribute to solution design discussions across the full development lifecycle.
  • Support release processes, including documentation, deployment workflows, and post-release stabilization.

Integration Engineering Platform Architecture

  • Build integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST, SOAP, Bulk, and Streaming APIs.
  • Participate in architectural planning to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Partner with architects, designers, and engineers to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences across Salesforce and connected platforms.

Quality, Testing Release Management

  • Write and maintain unit tests to support predictable, stable deployments.
  • Participate in peer code reviews and apply feedback to continuously strengthen engineering quality.
  • Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues efficiently.

Collaboration, Communication Mentorship

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including product, design, and delivery leads to translate requirements into elegant technical solutions.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers, elevating Salesforce craftsmanship across teams.
  • Support project managers and sales partners with technical insights, estimates, and solution recommendations.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and Salesforce practice development.

Community Engagement Innovation

  • Stay active within the Salesforce ecosystem, tracking new platform capabilities and emerging best practices.
  • Share insights through internal workshops, external forums, or community participation.
  • Champion innovative approaches that expand what’s possible on Salesforce.

Required Skills Experience

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
  • Salesforce Certified Developer (required); Platform Developer I/II or App Builder preferred.
  • Expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and platform APIs.
  • Strong background integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems using SOAP, REST, Bulk, and Streaming APIs.
  • Ability to operate autonomously and collaborate across distributed teams.

Tech Stack You Will Work With

  • Salesforce: Apex, LWC, SOQL, Flow
  • Integration: Mulesoft, OmniScript
  • Cloud: Azure, AWS

Personal Attributes

Craftsmanship-Driven: Takes pride in building elegant, stable, maintainable solutions.
Collaborative Curious: Thrives in cross-functional environments and seeks continuous learning.
Calm Solution-Focused: Navigates ambiguity with clarity, even when stakes are high.
Mentor-Minded: Supports the growth of teammates through guidance and knowledge-sharing.
Client-Centered: Communicates openly, builds trust, and aligns technical execution with business value.
Adaptive: Adjusts quickly to evolving requirements, technologies, and project landscapes.

Why Join Robots Pencils?

At Robots Pencils, you’ll join a team of thinkers, builders, and innovators who care deeply about craftsmanship and human-centered design. You’ll collaborate with experts across mobile, web, backend, and AI to deliver Salesforce solutions that make a measurable impact and help shape the future of digital experiences. If you’re passionate about building exceptional Salesforce applications and contributing to meaningful enterprise initiatives, we’d love to meet you.

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At Robots & Pencils, we are at the forefront of digital innovation, revolutionizing how businesses leverage technology to achieve transformative growth. Since our inception in 2009, we've embraced the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more impactful than the internet itself. This foresight has positioned us as a leader in a world of unprecedented technological acceleration. Our core philosophy blends the sciences with the humanities—the 'Robots' with the 'Pencils'—fusing deep platform expertise with a human-first approach to design and strategy. We empower our clients by developing consumer applications, transformative enterprise software, and pioneering education platforms. Our expertise extends to operationalizing frontier technologies like machine learning, bots, and conversational user interfaces, enabling organizations to gain early and distinct advantages to future-proof their operations.

Our approach is centered on creating a company designed to attract and retain exceptional talent, amassing a team of hyper-skilled individuals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and creating previously inconceivable products. We partner with clients, from startups to global enterprises, to unlock unknown potential through data intelligence and industry experience. We craft user interactions that delight and inspire, always prioritizing the human experience. Our industry-leading, in-house talent meticulously crafts each line of code, delivering on the boldest ideas. We've developed our own groundbreaking products, such as Missions (now Slack's Workflow Builder), and an AI-powered Q&A engine, showcasing our commitment to continuous innovation. By fostering a culture of ongoing experimentation through initiatives like our FunLabs, we ensure our team remains at the leading edge of technology, bringing that cutting-edge knowledge to elevate our clients' digital experiences and technological capabilities. We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, transforming their businesses and creating what's next.

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401K/RRSP matching

Provides 401K/RRSP matching.

Health & wellness events

Organizes health and wellness events.

R&P branded swag

Provides company branded merchandise.

Flexible work schedule

Prioritizes work-life balance with flexible hours.

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