Salesforce Developer

Join an Award-Winning Personal Injury Law Firm

At The Ward Law Group, our mission is simple:

Changing Lives. One Client at a Time.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, we are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and high-accountability culture where technology, innovation, and continuous improvement drive exceptional results for our clients. Every team member is empowered to solve complex business challenges, improve processes, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.

Our Core Values

Faith – We act with integrity, honesty, and purpose in everything we do.

Accountability – We take ownership of our work, our commitments, and the results we deliver.

Leadership – We lead by example, inspire others, embrace innovation, and continuously develop ourselves and those around us.

Loyalty – We build lasting relationships through trust, respect, and dedication to our clients, teammates, and community.

Service – We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences and changing lives by serving our clients, supporting our teammates, and giving back to our community.

Headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, with offices in New York and Orlando, The Ward Law Group continues to expand nationally, creating exciting opportunities for professionals who are passionate about making a difference while helping shape the future of our organization.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, SOQL, SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
• Build scalable applications, custom business logic, and reusable components that support legal operations and business growth.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Salesforce/Litify and third-party applications using REST APIs, Platform Events, middleware, and web services.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions and system architecture.
• Customize and extend the Litify platform to improve workflows, automate business processes, and enhance user experience.
• Develop advanced automation using Apex Triggers, Flow, asynchronous processing, and batch jobs while following Salesforce development best practices.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and resolve complex technical problems.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to Salesforce development standards, security best practices, and governor limits.
• Manage source control, deployments, and release management using Salesforce DX, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tools.
• Develop custom reports, dashboards, and data solutions that provide executive leadership with real-time business intelligence.
• Maintain high standards for code quality through unit testing, automated testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Operations, Leadership, and external vendors on strategic technology initiatives and system enhancements.
• Stay current with Salesforce platform releases, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the platform.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to:

• Deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality Salesforce solutions on time.
• Develop custom functionality that improves operational efficiency and reduces manual processes.
• Build reliable integrations that support business-critical systems.
• Maintain high platform performance, stability, and application reliability.
• Deliver well-tested code that meets Salesforce development best practices.
• Successfully manage multiple development projects while meeting deadlines.
• Improve system performance, user experience, and platform scalability.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to continuous platform innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Salesforce Development experience.
• Minimum 2 years developing solutions within Litify or another highly customized Salesforce application.
• Strong experience developing with:
  • Apex
  • Lightning Web Components (LWC)
  • Visualforce
  • SOQL
  • SOSL
  • Salesforce APIs
• Experience developing custom REST and SOAP integrations.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and platform capabilities.
• Experience designing custom objects, custom metadata, custom settings, and complex data models.
• Experience building asynchronous processes using Queueable Apex, Batch Apex, Future Methods, and Scheduled Apex.
• Experience with Salesforce security architecture, including profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, role hierarchy, and field-level security.
• Experience using Salesforce DX, Git, and modern source control practices.
• Experience deploying code using CI/CD pipelines and deployment tools.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and software design skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite Monday-Friday (8:30 AM-5:30 PM) in New York City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification (Required Preferred Credential)
• Salesforce Platform Developer II Certification
• Salesforce Administrator Certification
• Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification
• Experience developing within Litify in a Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with document management, telephony, accounting, or legal software platforms.
• Experience working with MuleSoft or other integration platforms.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and modern web development practices.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or other CI/CD platforms.
• Experience participating in Salesforce implementations, large-scale migrations, or enterprise platform modernization projects.
• Experience leading Salesforce development projects and mentoring junior developers.
• Trailhead Superbadges and Advanced Salesforce Certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills

• Apex Development
• Lightning Web Components (LWC)
• Visualforce
• SOQL / SOSL
• Salesforce DX (SFDX)
• Git Version Control
• REST & SOAP APIs
• Platform Events
• Batch Apex
• Queueable Apex
• Scheduled Apex
• Custom Metadata Types
• Custom Settings
• CI/CD Deployment
• Salesforce DevOps
• Integration Architecture
• Salesforce Security Model
• Litify Development
• JavaScript
• HTML/CSS

Why You'll Love Working Here

At The Ward Law Group, technology is a strategic advantage—not just a support function.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Build enterprise-level Salesforce solutions that directly impact business growth.
• Work alongside executive leadership to modernize legal operations.
• Lead the development of innovative applications on the Salesforce platform.
• Drive digital transformation across one of the nation's fastest-growing Plaintiff Personal Injury law firms.
• Work with modern Salesforce technologies, DevOps practices, and enterprise integrations.
• Expand your technical expertise through challenging projects and continuous professional development.
• Make a meaningful impact by improving how we serve our clients and support our employees.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Ward Law Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be be able to provide documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The Ward Law Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship or visa transfer sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including Form I-9 verification and supporting documentation as required by applicable law.

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Our Team

Every role at The Ward Law Group contributes to changing lives.

If you're a Salesforce professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, building scalable solutions, and helping teams work smarter, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and changing lives—one client at a time.

The Ward Law Group is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at The Ward Law Group via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from The Ward Law Group HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Ward Law Group as a result of the referral or through other means.