Developer job in Mumbai

About Vera
Vera Solutions is a social enterprise and certified B Corporation building cloud and mobile applications for social impact organizations worldwide. Our clients — more than 300 organizations in over 55 countries — include major iNGOs and grant-making organizations, social enterprises, and community-based organizations. 

Position Overview
The Developer will be part of a growing development team in Mumbai, which supports Vera’s consulting and product development teams. The Developer should bring a desire to learn new technologies and processes, and an eagerness to develop new skills. Our Developers have a strong work ethic, are driven to think for themselves, work independently, and balance multiple projects.

The Developer will be expected to participate in the design of solutions as well as the implementation of the solutions for Vera’s clients in the social sector.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write top quality code that provides the best solution for our clients
• Write well-tested and easily maintainable code
• Follow and contribute to internal best practices
• Work closely with Vera’s consultants to design, develop, test, and implement best-in-class Salesforce platform-based applications for a range of social service organizations worldwide
• Interpret functional specifications and designs provided by consulting staff; ask questions in order to deeply understand the client’s needs and ensure that the consultant has adequately thought through the process and its implications for the overall system
• Provide accurate estimates for work that allow the code to be written to our high standards, but are affordable for our clients
• Learn new skills

Qualification and Experience
Required

• Relevant degree in Computer Engineering/Com. Science/BSc. I.T.
• At least 1-2 years of professional experience as a salesforce programmer
• Foundations in the following:
• Client-side: Javascript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, SLDS and Web Frameworks such as Angular or React
• Server-side/back-end: Java/Apex
• REST/SOAP based web-services, Web-hooks
• Systems development life cycle management: Agile/Scrum/Waterfall
• Code Reviews
• Strong understanding of OOP concepts
• Demonstrated success with non-programming aspects of development, such as working in a team, self-management and proactive communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a passion for fine details
• Diligent work ethic and proven ability to work with drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
• Insatiable desire to improve skills and knowledge of self and others
• Fluent English language skills

Desirable

• Experience with the Salesforce Lightning platform
• Experience developing or managing mobile applications (Android/iOS)
• Interest in social service work or international development