Title: Gearset Salesforce Engineer

Location: Pune
Duration: 12+ Months extendable
Client: Zimetrics

Job Description

Function: IT Operations and Support → DevOps / Cloud, Software Engineering → Backend Development, Full-Stack Development

The Gearset Salesforce Deployment Engineer is a key role within the IT or software development team responsible for managing the deployment and release management of Salesforce applications using the Gearset platform. This individual combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture and best practices to ensure smooth and efficient deployments of Salesforce applications and customizations.

Responsibilities:

• Deployment Management: The primary responsibility of the Gearset Salesforce Deployment Engineer is to oversee the end-to-end deployment process of Salesforce applications. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing deployments across development, testing, and production environments.
• Release Management: Collaborate with developers, administrators, and stakeholders to manage the release schedule and ensure that changes are grouped into appropriate releases for efficient deployment cycles.
• Gearset Implementation: Proficiently utilize the Gearset platform to automate and streamline deployment processes, minimizing manual interventions and reducing deployment risks.
• Version Control Integration: Integrate Salesforce projects with version control systems (e. g., Git) to maintain a structured and organized code repository and enable effective collaboration among team members.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor deployment activities and promptly address any deployment-related issues, such as deployment failures, errors, or conflicts, to ensure successful deployments.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all deployments comply with security best practices and organizational policies, following necessary protocols to protect sensitive data and maintain data integrity.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of deployment processes, configuration changes, and release notes for future reference and to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with Salesforce platform updates and Gearset tool enhancements, identifying opportunities to optimize deployment processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to development teams, administrators, and other stakeholders on deployment best practices, Gearset utilization, and release management procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Salesforce Administrator or Developer certifications (e. g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer) are preferred.
• Proven experience working with Salesforce deployments and release management processes.
• Familiarity with deployment tools, especially Gearset or comparable Salesforce-specific deployment automation platforms.
• Proficiency in Salesforce configuration, customization, and integration processes.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and best practices for building scalable and maintainable applications.
• Solid knowledge of version control systems (e. g., Git) and their integration with Salesforce development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot deployment-related issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• The Gearset Salesforce Deployment Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful and smooth deployment of Salesforce applications, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the IT or software development team.