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We partner with sales and service stakeholders to deliver frictionless case management, self-service, and partner/customer-facing experiences, applying AI-driven automation - including Agent force and Einstein capabilities - where it measurably improves efficiency, personalization, and customer outcomes. We provide the expertise to understand business challenges and translate them into practical, scalable, and responsible solutions.\nAbout the Role:-\nThis position performs moderately difficult research, design, and software development assignments within the Salesforce ecosystem, with a focus on Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and AI-powered solutions (Agent force, Einstein, and related generative/predictive AI tooling). The position should have the ability to work on individual pieces of work and solve problems including the design of program flow for Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and integration logic, effective coding, and unit testing (Apex test classes, Jest for LWC).This position performs complex research, design, and software development assignments focused on the Salesforce Service Cloud and Experience Cloud platforms - with working exposure to adjacent Salesforce clouds (Sales Cloud, CPQ, Revenue Cloud) and integrated systems - and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional solutions serving 2,000+ users. This position performs software design across Service Cloud (case management, omni-channel routing, knowledge, entitlements) and Experience Cloud (partner and customer portals, self-service sites) as well as integrated systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; leverages AI-assisted development tools and native Salesforce AI capabilities to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance customer/partner-facing experiences; and talks to business users/stakeholders to translate their requests into scalable, compliant Salesforce solutions.\nResponsibilities:-\nInterface with business analysts, platform admins, and other technical team members to finalize requirements across Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and the broader Salesforce ecosystem\nWrite and review detailed technical specifications for complex system components, including custom Apex/LWC solutions, Experience Cloud site designs, and AI agent/automation designs\nComplete complex bug fixes across Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow automation, and third-party integrations\nWork closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into scalable Service Cloud and Experience Cloud architecture and software designs\nSuccessfully implement development processes, coding best practices, code reviews, and AI-assisted development standards (including responsible use, review, and validation of AI-generated code)\nDesign, build, and govern AI-driven agents and automations within Service Cloud and Experience Cloud (e.g., Agentforce), ensuring outputs are accurate, secure, and aligned with business processes\nOperate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders across sales technology teams\nResolve complex technical issues across Salesforce and adjacent platforms (Oracle Sales Cloud Incentive Comp, Gainsight, Monday.com) as necessary\nTrain and onboard entry-level software engineers, ensuring they are knowledgeable in Salesforce development standards and AI-assisted tooling as directed by department management\nKeep abreast of new Salesforce platform releases, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud feature developments, and evolving AI development tooling\nDesign and work with complex Salesforce data models supporting a 2,000+ user org, including performance and scalability considerations\nMentor less-senior software developers on Salesforce development methodologies, optimization techniques, and effective/responsible use of AI development tools\nEnsure development work aligns with release management, packaging, and compliance/audit requirements\nAll other duties as assigned.\nRequirements:-\nAdvanced knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall) as applied to Salesforce release cycles and org governance\nStrong proficiency in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, and data manipulation/optimization techniques (bulkification, governor-limit-aware design, asynchronous processing patterns)\nDeep working knowledge of Service Cloud: case management, Omni-Channel routing, queues and skills-based routing, entitlements and milestones, Knowledge, and (a plus) Service Cloud Voice/CTI integration\nSolid experience with Experience Cloud: LWR and Aura-based site building, community templates, sharing sets/rules, guest user security, and partner/customer self-service portal design\nStrong understanding of Salesforce data modeling: standard/custom objects, normalized vs. denormalized structures, sharing/security models, and large data volume (LDV) design\nStrong knowledge of Salesforce data storage and integration subsystems (Salesforce Connect, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, MuleSoft or equivalent middleware, external objects)\nExpertise in Salesforce development languages and frameworks: Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura, JavaScript, SOQL/SOSL, Flow/Flow Orchestrator, and integration via REST/SOAP APIs; working knowledge of Java/J2EE, HTML, XML, SQL, and .NET for integration and legacy system touchpoints\nHands-on proficiency with AI-assisted development and AI-driven service/experience tooling - Agentforce/Einstein for service agents and experience personalization, AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for Apex/LWC delivery, and evaluation of AI-generated code and outputs for security, compliance, and quality before production\nStrong research skills, including staying current on Salesforce release notes (three major releases/year), Service Cloud and Experience Cloud feature rollouts, and AI feature releases\nStrong knowledge of industry best practices in Salesforce development (Apex design patterns, trigger frameworks, CI/CD via tools like Copado, Gearset, or Salesforce DX/SFDX pipelines)\nKnowledge of the broader sales technology tool stack and how it integrates with Salesforce (CPQ/Incentive Comp platforms, Customer Success platforms like Gainsight, work management tools like Monday.com)\nAbility to interface competently with business analysts, admins, and other technical personnel to finalize requirements and translate them into technical designs\nAbility to work well with internal teams and external SI/ISV partners\nKnowledge of test-driven development, including Apex unit testing, LWC Jest testing, and AI-assisted test generation\nAbility to write and review detailed technical specifications for complex system components, including Service Cloud/Experience Cloud designs and AI agent/automation design documents\nAbility to complete complex bug fixes across Apex, LWC, integrations, and declarative automation (Flow)\nGood oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain design and AI-assisted decisions and tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders.\n5+ years of Software Engineering experience, with 3+ years building and supporting enterprise Salesforce implementations, including hands-on Service Cloud and/or Experience Cloud delivery\nBS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required\nSalesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Service Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant, Platform Developer II, Application Architect, or System Architect certification strongly preferred\nExperience with regulated, audited, or compliance-driven release environments a plus\nWork in a way that works for you\nWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, family leave and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.\nWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.\nWorking for you\nAt Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. 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