About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT Services and IT Consulting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will join a growing Salesforce engineering team supporting our confidential client’s mission-focused IT services. This is an entry-level / early-career role where you will learn from senior engineers and contribute to the delivery, testing, and support of Salesforce-based solutions.

• Assist in developing, configuring, testing, and implementing Salesforce solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and help translate business requirements into Salesforce solutions.
• Develop and enhance Salesforce functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, SOQL, and platform configuration.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, deployments, documentation, and application support.
• Collaborate with senior developers, business analysts, QA engineers, and other team members throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Take ownership of smaller features and, over time, increasingly complex development tasks as your skills grow.

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Qualifications

• 0–2 years of software development experience, including internships or academic/project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent academic/project experience).
• Exposure to Salesforce configuration or development is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and technologies such as Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
• Interest in developing expertise in Salesforce (Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, Flow, APIs, integrations).
• Exposure to relational databases, SQL, APIs, or integration concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and the ability to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required for this role.

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Nice-to-Have

• Salesforce Trailhead experience or certifications.
• Previous experience with Salesforce integrations, REST/SOAP APIs, or CI/CD for Salesforce deployments.
• Practical experience with testing frameworks, version control (Git), or agile development processes.

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What We Offer / Benefits

• Professional development and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Meaningful projects that build modern Salesforce engineering skills.
• Flexible work arrangements — hybrid schedule with regular team collaboration.
• Competitive benefits package as provided by our client (details provided during interview).

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Work Location & Schedule

• Hybrid role based in Sterling, VA — typically 2 days per week in the Sterling HQ (exact schedule discussed during interview).
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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Culture & Inclusion

Careertakes and our client welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive hiring process. We evaluate candidates based on their skills, experience, and potential. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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