Salesforce Platform Admin & Developer

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of 33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

THE COMPANY

ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Our Fairlawn, OH location is seeking a Salesforce Platform Admin & Developer to join our team.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

The position will be a member of the GCF IT Competency Center Sales Enabling Technologies. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience and knowledge in Salesforce Platform Administration and development. This position will be responsible for advanced administrator tasks on the Salesforce platform and required to work closely with subject matter experts to implement enhancements and new functionalities on the SFDC platform. This role is expected to be the IT SFDC Platform Admin and related integrations subject matter expert, be a big-picture thinker and an in-depth problem solver. 

• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple simultaneous requests and able to prioritize
• Ability to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and ascertain true underlying needs
• Salesforce architecture and configuration
• Administration and App development of multiple applications e.g., Sales Cloud, CPQ, Service Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Field Services, etc. 
• Integration, data management, sharing and authorization, identity, and access management
• Salesforce application development components e.g., APEX, LWC, etc. 
• General knowledge and experience with project management activities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the stake holder throughout the organization
• Excellent support and training skills
• Can comprehend the business needs of users and reach out to them at their level

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology or related field
• 2-5 years of Salesforce working experience
• Demonstrable work experience in a multi-national, global organization
• Prior information technology working experience
• Salesforce platform configuration and administration covering Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Field Services, CPQ, Commerce Cloud (B2B & B2C), etc. 
• Salesforce platform development standards & methodologies for implementing custom business logics e.g., APEX, LWC, etc. 
• Application integration, sharing, and authorization rules configuration, identity, and access design and implementation
• Data management and integration technologies/tools experience (e.g., ESB, ETL).
• Experience in web and mobile application development, programming, and collaboration platforms e.g., Jira, Jenkins, GitHub, etc.
• Salesforce certifications e.g., Certified Administrator, Certified Developer, etc.
• Good context-specific and adaptive communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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