Senior Salesforce Engineer I

About Obie

At Obie, we are shaking up landlord insurance, making it easily available for landlords and real estate investors both when and where they need it. With a focus on driving efficiency and innovation for our customers and within our team, we’re on the search for new talent that can take Obie to the next level.

At Obie, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team that embraces evidence-based decision making, learns from failure, accepts feedback, and is always prepared to make changes for the better. You’ll be expected to operate with flexibility and leverage your curiosity to drive innovation while collaborating with colleagues across teams and areas of expertise. Our ideal teammates are kind, passionate, committed to excellence and eager to nerd out over the best ways to make Obie even better.

Our Chicago based employees are hybrid, and expected to be in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Brief summary of role:

The Salesforce Full Stack Developer is a highly technical position, and will be responsible for leading the design and development of custom solutions that include application processing platforms for programs. Our current solution architectures vary - in some instances, they use a front-end CMS system connected via web services to back-end Salesforce and document storage systems. Other solutions include multi-tenant architecture within Salesforce and structured hierarchy. The role is primarily back-end Salesforce development, however, the individual in this role must be able to perform front-end development duties as needed (minimum of 3 years of front-end developing experience).

What you'll do:

• Design solutions that leverage Salesforce best practices and introduce new technologies when necessary, translate business requirements into solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform
• Develop comprehensive configuration designs and architectural documentation to support the successful implementation of projects
• Identify and recommend salesforce.com based solutions, integration points, and related implementation architecture for business usage improvements, scalability, and performance
• Integrate Salesforce with other applications using web services and API’s
• Identify any application/code security issues and recommend solutions to resolve them
• Integrate and test systems using automation and non-automation methods
• Strong foundation in version control, configuration management, deployment methodologies, and release management
• Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality
• Analyze needs and develop solutions using traditional and/or agile development methodologies, engage in code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership to other team members

What you'll bring:

• 7+ years of Apex, Batch Interfaces, Visualforce, and Salesforce application design and development experience
• 2+ years of Lightning Web Component Development
• 3+ years of experience in using services like REST or SOAP API
• 3+ years of experience as a full stack developer
• Advanced Development Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer I required)
• Platform Developer II (highly preferred)
• Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Programming techniques
• Solid working knowledge of OOP languages.
• Proven knowledge and expertise with Model View Controller methodologies and design
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development is required
• Solid knowledge of web protocols and standards such as SOAP, JSON, and HTTP
• Should have experience in using version control and project management environments like JIRA, GitHub, Bitbucket, or Gitlab
• Proven ability to integrate multiple SAAS systems with Salesforce using both integration applications as well as custom built integrations (using Salesforce, REST, SOAP APIs)
• Professional working knowledge of Python, JAVA, Node.js, and jQuery is a plus
• Professional working knowledge of Marketing Cloud or Pardot is a plus
• Knowledgeable in Trigger Frameworks and Salesforce governor limits

More About Obie

Founded in 2017, Obie is paving a new path in insurance for landlords and real estate investors. Obie’s goal is to fundamentally change how insurance is bought and sold by building technology and insurance products that increase ease and accessibility for the 17 million residential real estate investors and landlords in the US. Obie offers a superior insurance experience, allowing real estate investors and landlords to obtain the right coverage where it’s most convenient for them, whether that means using our digital quote tools, working with independent agents, or finding us through our integrations with industry partners.

With over 6,000 active policy holders, and over $20 billion in coverage secured, Obie has still barely scratched the surface of its growth potential. That growth is supported by $39 million secured in funding, positioning it perfectly to continue revolutionizing the industry.

Obie has you covered

Being in the insurance industry, we understand the importance of comprehensive benefits for you and your family. These are just some of the benefits and perks we provide:

Competitive salary

Flexible time off with an encouraged minimum time away to support a healthy work-life balance

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Great health, dental and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Stock Options

401k match

Pet Insurance Reimbursement

Health and wellness benefit

Equipment budget - everything you need to do your best work

Professional development support

Summer hours