Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Flexible Work Philosophy (Office, Home, or Hybrid)
  • Job Type: Regular Full Time
  • Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 USD (base salary) + 5% bonus eligibility

WatchGuard is seeking a proactive and technically adept Salesforce Developer to drive the evolution of our Salesforce environment. In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for crafting and implementing robust Salesforce solutions. You will play a key role in identifying and sharing best practices, creatively designing alternative solutions, and proactively uncovering potential design issues to minimize technical risk. By exploring and demonstrating new and emerging technologies, you will be a catalyst for business innovation and performance enhancement. This role requires technical proficiency in Salesforce and related cloud technologies, offering a platform to leverage your expertise and contribute to significant improvements.

A Day in the Life: As a Salesforce Developer at WatchGuard, your day-to-day will involve a blend of hands-on project work within Salesforce, often including integrations with other systems. You'll leverage your deep platform expertise to utilize standard Salesforce functionality whenever possible, while also developing robust and maintainable code-based solutions when customization is required. Collaboration is key, with regular sync-ups with fellow development teams and key stakeholders. Furthermore, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our production Salesforce instance by diligently addressing and resolving any bugs or performance issues that arise.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Visualforce, and other Salesforce development tools.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code that adheres to Salesforce best practices and governor limits.
  • Develop and maintain integrations between Salesforce and other internal and external systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement Salesforce solutions.
  • Stay up to date with Salesforce releases and best practices and recommend improvements to the platform.
  • Implement and maintain Salesforce security protocols.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a Salesforce Developer.
  • One or more current certifications (e.g., Platform Developer I/II, Administrator).
  • Proven experience with Apex programming, including classes, triggers, batch jobs, and asynchronous patterns.
  • Proficiency in developing Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Visualforce pages.
  • Solid understanding of Salesforce declarative development tools.
  • Experience with developing Salesforce Communities and Experience Sites.
  • Salesforce DevOps tools experience (e.g., Gearset, Copado).
  • Knowledge of Salesforce sharing and security best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Company Information

WatchGuard embraces a Flexible Work Philosophy. Most of our employees can choose to work from the office, at home, or any combination of the two. We’ve built a global workforce of outstanding team members and a flexible culture built on trust, collaboration, and belonging.

U.S. Benefits:

  • Under our Flexible Work Philosophy, most employees can work from an office, at home, or any combination of the two.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Healthcare FSA.
  • FSA with employer contribution.

Skills

Apex
Lightning Web Components
LWC
Aura Components
Visualforce
Salesforce integrations
Salesforce best practices
Code development
Troubleshooting
Performance optimization

WatchGuard Technologies

Unified cybersecurity solutions for service providers

About WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard Technologies provides a Unified Security Platform® that helps managed service providers deliver comprehensive cybersecurity services. This platform includes various products and services that address different cybersecurity needs, such as network security, advanced endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi. The platform works by integrating multiple security features into one cohesive system, allowing service providers to enhance their operational efficiency and scale their business effectively. What sets WatchGuard apart from its competitors is its focus on creating a platform specifically for managed service providers, along with its commitment to shared knowledge and automation, which simplifies security management for its clients. The goal of WatchGuard Technologies is to protect businesses worldwide by offering integrated security solutions that ensure both strong protection and streamlined operations.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Adoption Assistance
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support

Risks

Integration challenges from ActZero acquisition may affect service delivery.
WatchGuard MDR faces competition from established MDR providers.
Emergence of quantum cryptographic standards could challenge WatchGuard's encryption technologies.

Differentiation

WatchGuard offers a Unified Security Platform tailored for managed service providers.
The company integrates AI-driven threat analysis through its acquisition of ActZero.
WatchGuard's AuthPoint solution is recognized for its excellence in multi-factor authentication.

Upsides

Growing demand for MDR services aligns with WatchGuard's recent product offerings.
Expansion in the Asia Pacific region presents significant market opportunities for WatchGuard.
Increased remote work boosts demand for WatchGuard's secure VPN solutions.

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