Salesforce Developer / Full Stack Developer

Senior Salesforce Developer / Full Stack DeveloperLocation: Hartford, CTWork Arrangement: Hybrid – onsite approximately 1 day per week / 2 days every 2 weeksSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMClient: State of ConnecticutIMPORTANT LOCATION & INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTCandidates MUST be within approximately a 2-hour drive of Hartford, CT, preferably within 1 hour.The first and second-round interviews will be conducted IN PERSON in Hartford.Please apply only if you can attend the required in-person interviews and meet the ongoing hybrid requirement.Position OverviewThe Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer / Full Stack Developer to support its mission-critical child welfare technology systems and the development of the next-generation Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS / CT-KIND).The developer will support existing custom Salesforce applications while participating throughout the SDLC for the new CT-KIND platform.This position requires a senior-level developer who can independently take work from requirements through design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, SOQL, and Salesforce configurationApply strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns in ApexSupport and enhance existing custom Salesforce applicationsParticipate in the design and development of the new CT-KIND/CCWIS platformWork across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solutionsDevelop and support application integrationsPerform testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and production supportCreate and maintain technical documentationCollaborate with the System Integrator and internal DCF technical teamsParticipate in knowledge transfer and ongoing application maintenanceMentor less-experienced developersIndependently drive assigned work from requirements through implementationRequired Qualifications10+ years of professional software development experience5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience – REQUIREDStrong hands-on Apex developmentStrong understanding of OOP concepts in ApexStrong knowledge of design patternsExperience with Salesforce LightningExperience with VisualforceStrong SOQL experienceSalesforce configuration experienceStrong understanding of CRUD and application architectureExperience with SQLStrong end-to-end web development experienceExperience throughout the SDLCStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to work independently and proactivelyAdditional / Preferred Technical Experience.NET / C#Object-Oriented Programming in .NETSOA / Web ServicesJavaScript and JavaScript frameworksResponsive design patternsAgile development methodologiesAdditional RequirementsMust be local to the Hartford area or within reasonable commuting distanceMust attend first and second-round interviews IN PERSONMust be able to work onsite approximately 1 day per week / 2 days every 2 weeksCandidates with professional references may receive prioritySelected candidates must successfully complete the State of Connecticut DCF background verification processTop Screening Requirements5+ years Salesforce developmentStrong hands-on Apex codingOOP and design patternsLightning, Visualforce, SOQL10+ years overall development experienceFull-stack/web development backgroundWithin 2 hours of Hartford, CTAble to attend BOTH first and second-round interviews in person