Salesforce DevOps Release Engineer

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will enhance the Copado pipelines by introducing automations and self-service capabilities, further optimizing and accelerating the Salesforce development lifecycle for Amgen's Salesforce DevOps Platform.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manages and supervises the Salesforce release pipeline using Copado, ensuring efficient deployments to minimize downtime and disruption to the business.
• Works closely with Product Owners and Development Teams to plan and schedule releases, providing guidance on release dependencies, technical constraints, and risks.
• Supports the development teams in automating build, test, and deployment processes, enabling continuous integration and continuous delivery in the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Provides ongoing support and troubleshooting for post-release issues, ensuring timely resolution of any problems that arise.
• Maintain and optimize Amgen's existing Salesforce CI/CD delivery pipeline and processes - streamlining current processes with a focus on automation.
• Partner with Development Teams to ensure agile software delivery and DevOps practices are applied to move most effectively within our CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in DevOps methodologies and emerging industry solutions.
• Research Salesforce capabilities as needed to suit business requirements and provide gap analysis.
• Work closely with other developers in the team including business analysts, QA analysts, and project managers.
• Develop innovative solutions using generative AI technologies.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency to standard methodologies.
• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations.
• Design, develop, and implement applications and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancements.
• Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions, and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specifications.
• Develop and implement unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the software.
• Identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development processes.

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 1 to 3 years of Computer Science, IT, or related field experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT, or related field experience OR
• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT, or related field experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Salesforce Engineer or Release Manager with expertise in Salesforce Metadata API.
• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce development, including declarative and programmatic solutions.
• Hands-on experience with the Salesforce security model, including OWD, sharing rules, profiles, and permissions.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Proficient in Apex, JavaScript, Python, Bash/Shell, and other relevant programming languages.
• Proven experience developing and managing Salesforce CI/CD pipelines using SFDX, ANT, or packaged solutions like Copado.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts, integration methodologies, and relevant technologies.
• Experience integrating off-platform solutions (e.g., testing platforms, code scanning) with CI/CD pipelines.

Professional Certifications:

• Salesforce Platform Builder.
• Salesforce Developer 1.
• Salesforce Development Lifecycle Designer.
• Copado Fundamentals I/II (Admin / Developer).