Junior Salesforce Developer | Pretoria

SUMMARY:
Junior Salesforce Developer | Pretoria

POSITION INFO:

Role: Junior Salesforce Developer
Category: Information Technology
Location: Hazelwood
Salary: R300 000 – R400 000 Per Annum

An exciting opportunity exists for a Junior Salesforce Developer to join a forward-thinking technology team. No prior Salesforce experience is required—just a strong foundation in programming and a passion for learning. The successful candidate will work on custom Salesforce solutions, integrate external systems, and help create user-centric experiences using Lightning Web Components (LWC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and deployment of Salesforce solutions.
• Develop backend logic using Apex (a language similar to Java/C#).
• Build responsive user interfaces using Lightning Web Components (LWC), JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Write SOQL queries to interact with Salesforce data.
• Work with APIs (REST/SOAP) for system integrations.
• Support the team with testing, debugging, and troubleshooting custom code and configurations.
• Collaborate with business analysts and senior developers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Maintain proper version control using Git and follow Agile methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1–2 years in software development (internship or project experience included).

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Strong programming fundamentals with experience in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, C#, or JavaScript preferred).
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Basic knowledge of REST APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with SQL or similar query languages.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Beneficial Skills:

• Exposure to MVC architecture or similar frameworks.
• Experience with JSON/XML for data exchange.
• Basic knowledge of Git for version control.
• Awareness of cloud platforms or CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus, but not required).