The Senior Salesforce Developer leads technical development in the Salesforce environment, mentors junior developers, collaborates with stakeholders, and ensures scalable solutions while reducing technical debt.
The Team
The Corporate Systems team is responsible for supporting platforms used by Morningstar employees worldwide. We provide support for platforms used by Marketing, Sales, Client Service, Finance and Product teams and enhance processes and systems for operational efficiencies. The Corporate Salesforce org has about 2000 users, and utilizes Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ (Configure Price Quote), Experience Cloud, Revenue Cloud, Agentforce and custom code.
The Role:
The Senior Developer's primary role is to lead the technical development work in the Morningstar Corporate Salesforce environment, and to mentor and lead junior developers. You are expected to write and review Apex code, and develop technical solutions in the org.
You will work closely with the Salesforce product owner, program manager, architect, and developers to build robust solutions on the platform. The Senior Developer is expected to develop solutions in Salesforce along with designing end state and assess implementation feasibilities for feature requests and initiatives.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid- 4 days onsite)
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
Total Cash Compensation Range
$114,100.00 - 193,975.00 USD Annual
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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The Corporate Systems team is responsible for supporting platforms used by Morningstar employees worldwide. We provide support for platforms used by Marketing, Sales, Client Service, Finance and Product teams and enhance processes and systems for operational efficiencies. The Corporate Salesforce org has about 2000 users, and utilizes Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ (Configure Price Quote), Experience Cloud, Revenue Cloud, Agentforce and custom code.
The Role:
The Senior Developer's primary role is to lead the technical development work in the Morningstar Corporate Salesforce environment, and to mentor and lead junior developers. You are expected to write and review Apex code, and develop technical solutions in the org.
You will work closely with the Salesforce product owner, program manager, architect, and developers to build robust solutions on the platform. The Senior Developer is expected to develop solutions in Salesforce along with designing end state and assess implementation feasibilities for feature requests and initiatives.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid- 4 days onsite)
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with stakeholders from the business and Corporate Systems technical team to develop technology solutions needed to drive alignment of business needs and lead discussions to arrive at mutually agreeable solution options.
- Work independently as needed to resolve issues within the platform and advise users on standards and best practices.
- Build trusted relationships with internal clients and Corporate Systems technology leads to ensure our commitment towards delivery and service levels.
- Coach junior developer resources on the team
- Keep up to date with the latest Salesforce features and releases, and identify opportunities to improve our Salesforce org.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Salesforce solutions.
- Identify and reduce technical debt on the platform.
- Ensure that Salesforce solutions are scalable, maintainable, and secure.
- Recommend best practices with respect to dev-ops and coding standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of technical experience on the Salesforce.com platform, and at least two years of experience in managing a small dev squad.
- Salesforce certifications a plus, including Platform Developer 1 and Platform Developer 2
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Gearset preferred)
- Experience with integration architecture third-party integration tools and ETL (Such as Informatica) with Salesforce
- Advanced knowledge of platform data models and APIs (Application Program Interfaces)
- Experience with Experience Cloud, CPQ, Revenue Cloud and Agentforce is a plus
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements and identify solution options
- Ability to facilitate complex discussions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams and communicate with all levels of management across the organization
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$114,100.00 - 193,975.00 USD Annual
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Top Skills
Agentforce
Apex
Ci/Cd Tools
Cpq
ETL
Experience Cloud
Gearset
Informatica
Revenue Cloud
Salesforce
Morningstar New York, New York, USA Office
4 World Trade Center, New York, NY, United States, 10007
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