Senior Salesforce Developer

### _Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry._ **Job Description** Primary functions & responsibilities ==================================== **Salesforce Development & Configuration** * Build and enhance Salesforce functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and declarative configuration. * Implement user stories and requirements in alignment with architectural guidance and established coding standards. * Customize objects, fields, page layouts, record types, flows, validation rules, profiles, and permission sets. * Develop integrations with upstream and downstream systems using Salesforce APIs and integration patterns. * Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and release deployments. **Collaboration & Delivery** * Work closely with the Salesforce Architect to ensure solutions align with platform strategy and long‑term design principles. * Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and end users to clarify requirements and understand business workflows. * Partner with QA teams to support testing cycles and resolve defects. * Participate in sprint ceremonies and Agile delivery activities. **Learning, Growth & Business Knowledge** * Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in learning the asset management business, its products, and its client engagement model. * Stay current on Salesforce platform updates, new features, and best practices—especially in areas such as Flow automation, LWC, and platform AI capabilities. * Seek opportunities for professional development, certifications, and skill advancement. * Contribute ideas for improving system usability, efficiency, and data quality. **Operational Support** * Assist with troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and daily support of Salesforce users. * Maintain and update documentation, including technical designs and configuration inventories. * Help ensure data accuracy, performance, and security within the Salesforce environment. Qualifications ============== **Required Experience & Background** * 6-8 years of Salesforce development or configuration experience (professional or project‑based). * Familiarity with Salesforce core clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and Salesforce Platform capabilities. * Hands‑on experience with Apex classes, triggers, SOQL/SOSL, Lightning Web Components, and Flow Builder. * Understanding of Salesforce data model and fundamental CRM concepts. * Ability to translate functional requirements into technical deliverables. * A strong desire to learn, grow, and expand both technical and business knowledge. * Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. * Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Platform Developer I, Administrator, or App Builder are helpful (or a demonstrated commitment to obtaining them). **Preferred Experience** * Exposure to financial services or interest in learning asset management products and workflows. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and using DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, Copado). * Familiarity with integration tools, APIs, or middleware. * Experience with Lightning Experience customization and UI design. **Education** * Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. * Engineering or Computer Science background preferred. **Reporting Relationships** Managing Director, Head of Client Platforms _There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active._