Salesforce Administrator and Developer, India

Are you passionate about technology and the environment? Is your ambition to make a positive sustainability impact by building, configuring, optimizing and automating technology solutions that deliver business value? If so, then our Salesforce Administrator and Developer role based in India might be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you can expect:

As a Salesforce Administrator & Developer, you will play a key role in managing and enhancing our Salesforce platform, which serves as the primary data management system for our 340+ employees working remotely across the globe. You will work alongside an existing team of Salesforce specialists to ensure seamless system functionality, customization, and continuous improvement of our data ecosystem.

Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Manage the end-to-end implementation and administration of Salesforce.
• Lead customization efforts, including process automation, user experience enhancements, and security management.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to design, configure, and implement strategic improvements in Salesforce.
• Ensure data integrity and protection, proactively setting up processes to manage business data.
• Provide technical support, training, and reporting to help users and executives leverage Salesforce effectively.
• Stay up to date with new Salesforce technologies and best practices to drive innovation.

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

• Gain a deep understanding of Preferred by Nature’s mission, systems, and procedures, with a focus on Salesforce implementation and administration.
• Establish key relationships with business and technical stakeholders to understand system requirements and ongoing projects.
• Assess the current Salesforce setup, identify immediate areas for improvement, and ensure data security and compliance processes are in place.

Within six months, you will:

• Lead the execution of enhancements in Salesforce, including optimizing user experience, automating business processes, and refining data management practices.
• Implement changes to business processes, ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce while minimizing disruptions.
• Provide training and technical support to internal users, ensuring effective adoption and best practices in Salesforce utilization.

Within one year, you will:

• Serve as the Salesforce technical lead for development projects, collaborating with teams to design and implement strategic improvements.
• Develop a long-term strategy for Salesforce enhancements, aligning system capabilities with business needs and evolving technology trends.
• Establish reporting frameworks and dashboards to provide data-driven insights for decision-making at various organizational levels.

Important that you:

• Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Administrator, also with demonstrated experience as a developer.
• Salesforce Certified Administrator certification is required.
• Extensive experience in developing, debugging and implementing flows.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of Salesforce architecture, automation tools (Flows, Process Builder, Workflows), and security management.
• Familiarity with data migration, integrations, and ETL tools.
• Knowledge of Apex programming, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components
• Proficiency in creating Salesforce profiles, allocating roles, and managing access
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication in English

Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer certification is preferred.
• Experience with various Salesforce customer portals and sites technologies. Experience with FinancialForce
• Experience in integration with external systems. Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools such as Salesforce Einstein Analytics etc.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• Private life/accident/medical insurance plan
• 20 days of vacation leave per year

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 340+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 11^th March 2025 via the application form below.

Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.