Senior Developer

Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior Developer will be part of a growing Development/Products team in Mumbai. The Senior Developer will be an active contributor to the design and implementation of new features in Vera s products, Amp Impact and Many2Many.

The Senior Developer should bring a desire to learn new technologies and processes, and an eagerness to develop new skills. Our Developers have a strong work ethic, are driven to think for themselves, work independently, and balance multiple tasks.

The Senior Developer will join a team of passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all dedicated to improving the way social impact organizations operate. We re a selfmotivated, creative group, and we emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism. Vera is a young, rapidly growing company; we encourage all team members to push their own boundaries and drive the company in new directions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Write top quality code that provides the best solution for our clients
• Write welltested and easily maintainable code
• Follow and contribute to internal best practices, commit to improving upon and learning new skills, and keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments
• Work closely with Product team-members to design, develop, test, and implement high quality Salesforce-based applications for a range of social service organizations worldwide
• Provide tier 3 support to the Customer Support Analyst and/or Product Associates on adhoc customer success tickets of varying levels of urgencies
• Interpret functional requirements and designs to technical specifications
• Provide accurate estimates for work that allow the code to be written to our high standards, but are affordable for our clients
• Code Reviews
• Training and mentoring junior staff

Qualifications and Experience Essential:

• Relevant degree in Computer Engineering/Com. Science/BSc. I.T.
• At least 4 years of professional experience as a Salesforce programmer
• Foundations in the following:
  • Client-side: Javascript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, SLDS and Web Frameworks such as Angular or React
  • Server-side/back-end: Java/Apex
  • REST/SOAP based web-services, Web-hooks
  • Systems development life cycle management: Agile/Scrum/Waterfall
• Strong understanding of OOP concepts
• Demonstrated success with non-programming aspects of development, such as working in a team, self-management and proactive communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a passion for fine details
• Diligent work ethic and proven ability to work with drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
• Insatiable desire to improve skills and knowledge of self and others
• Fluent English language skills

Desirable:

• Experience developing or managing mobile applications
• Interest in social service work or international development

Growth Opportunities at Vera

There are several growth paths that we envision a Senior Developer can transition into depending on their interest and skill set. Below are the growth paths that we foresee:

• Development Manager
• Solutions Engineer
• Technical Architect

Compensation Benefits

This is a full-time position with access to all company benefits. We take care of our employees and their families, by offering competitive benefits, such as:

Vera covers 100% of medical, dental, and visual plan premiums.

To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.

Paid Time Off

38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.

In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.

An annual stipend to spend on travel and physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

All staff participate in Vera s phantom equity plan.

Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its staff.

We do not cap sick leave. If you re sick, we hope you get better!

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Keyskills :
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