Salesforce Administrator / Release Manager (temp)

at  Launchpad Technologies

Launchpad, a people-first technology company, is a leader in North America´s rapidly growing tech sector. Through two solutions, Launchpad supports its clients with digital transformation:

• PaasportTM, our iPaaS solution, streamlines software integration and automates workflows.
• Nearshore Staff Augmentation, our managed IT staffing service, connects top IT talent across various geographical regions, bringing industry expertise to leading clients.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, our operational footprint spans across North and South America, with a second headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
In 2023, our unwavering dedication to innovation garnered recognition as a Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Program Company. Our clientele boasts industry leaders such as Walmart, GM, TIME Magazine, Salesforce, Tableau, Splunk, Bolt.com, Freedom House, and more.
At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Administrator / Release Manager to join our team for a 3-month project, with potential for extension

Responsibilities:

• Provision Salesforce sandboxes for development and testing purposes.
• Create user accounts and manage permissions and access levels within Salesforce.
• Plan and coordinate between Innovation Teams and Everyday Teams for the deployment of Salesforce changes.
• Improve existing best practices for the joint Salesforce deployment between the new Innovation Teams and existing Everyday Teams.
• Stay updated on the official Salesforce releases and participate in release night maintenance.
• Manage Git repositories for Salesforce projects, including creating repositories, setting up branches, and maintaining repository organization.
• Oversee branching strategies within Git to support development, testing, and production environments, ensuring alignment with project requirements and best practices.
• Facilitate the merging of code changes between branches, resolving conflicts as necessary to maintain a clean and functional codebase.

Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Salesforce Administrator certification.
• Proven experience in Salesforce administration, including sandbox management, user account creation, and permission set assignments.
• Strong understanding of Git version control system, including but not limited to: branching, merging, resolving conflicts, and pull requests.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Salesforce metadata using version control, ensuring proper tracking and documentation of changes.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in a Salesforce environment, integrating Git as a central component.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with teams across different departments.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

WHY WORK FOR LAUNCHPAD?

• 100% remote
• People first culture
• Excellent compensation in US Dollars
• Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
  At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then you are the future of Launchpad. Launchpad is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.
  Are you ready to elevate your career at Launchpad? We want to hear your story! Contact us today.

• Provision Salesforce sandboxes for development and testing purposes.
• Create user accounts and manage permissions and access levels within Salesforce.
• Plan and coordinate between Innovation Teams and Everyday Teams for the deployment of Salesforce changes.
• Improve existing best practices for the joint Salesforce deployment between the new Innovation Teams and existing Everyday Teams.
• Stay updated on the official Salesforce releases and participate in release night maintenance.
• Manage Git repositories for Salesforce projects, including creating repositories, setting up branches, and maintaining repository organization.
• Oversee branching strategies within Git to support development, testing, and production environments, ensuring alignment with project requirements and best practices.
• Facilitate the merging of code changes between branches, resolving conflicts as necessary to maintain a clean and functional codebase