At AFSC, we are rooted in people and agriculture, and we believe meaningful work happens when individuals feel valued, supported, and connected to a greater purpose. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and lead what’s next, whether they’re in the field or at a desk. We attract people who care deeply about making an impact on their teams, communities, and the future of agriculture in Alberta, working hard to keep them inspired so they stay.
Posting will close September 17, 2026.
Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant.
As a Salesforce Developer, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Administrators, and fellow Developers to design, build, test, deploy, and support Salesforce and nCino solutions. You will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle by delivering high-quality, scalable solutions and resolving technical issues that support AFSC's business objectives.
What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?
- Grow your technical expertise and progress toward Senior Developer, Technical Lead, or Solution Architect career paths.
- Expand your knowledge of Salesforce, nCino, cloud technologies, integrations, and software engineering best practices.
- Develop leadership and mentoring capabilities through collaboration with experienced developers, technical leads, and architects.
- Contribute to modernization and continuous improvement initiatives that support AFSC's long-term technology strategy.
What will you be responsible for?
- Support story grooming, develop, unit test and maintain Salesforce and nCino solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), OmniStudio, Flows, APIs, integrations, and platform configuration to meet business and technical requirements.
- Build scalable and secure applications by developing reusable components, automation, integrations, and services that adhere to Salesforce best practices, security standards, and platform limitations.
- Understand & weigh in on solution design and delivery by partnering with Senior Developers, Technical Leads, Architects, Product Owners, and stakeholders to translate business needs into practical, supportable technical solutions.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, technical design, estimation, development, testing, code reviews, deployment, release management, production support, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in peer code reviews, ensuring solutions align with established coding standards, security requirements, architectural guidelines, and maintainability objectives.
- Maintain application quality and reliability through unit testing, code reviews, documentation, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and resolution of complex defects and production issues.
- Serve as a hands-on developer responsible for developing, testing, debugging, and optimizing Salesforce and nCino solutions, with a strong focus on code quality, maintainability, and platform best practices.
- Contribute to DevOps and release processes by utilizing Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, environment management, deployment planning, and production readiness activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by following development standards, reducing technical debt, sharing knowledge with team members, recommending improvements, and staying current with Salesforce and cloud technologies.
What are we looking for from you?
- Experience developing and supporting Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, OmniStudio, APIs, and platform configuration.
- Understanding of software development fundamentals, including object-oriented programming concepts, secure coding practices, code quality standards, and testing methodologies.
- Experience developing or supporting nCino solutions is considered a strong asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, data, and production support issues.
- Experience building, consuming, and supporting integrations using REST APIs and other Salesforce integration technologies.
- Working knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities and constraints, including governor limits, security models, sharing, bulk processing, and performance considerations.
- Experience working within Agile delivery teams and participating in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including requirements review, development, testing, code reviews, deployments, release management, and production support.
- Familiarity with Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices in support of application delivery and change management.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, administrators, business analysts, product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and contribute effectively within a team environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a desire to expand knowledge of Salesforce, nCino, cloud technologies, and software engineering best practices.
What else is in it for you?
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and fully remote options.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day.
- Annual health spending account.
- A Winter Holiday closure to recharge and reset.
- Participation in the PSPP pension plan.
- Generous vacation entitlements and special leave days.
- Access to health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
Qualifications
- College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of software development experience in enterprise or cloud-based environments.
- 2+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, APIs, and platform configuration.
- Experience working within Agile teams and participating in software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities including development, testing, code reviews, deployments, and production support.
- Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD tools is considered important.
- Salesforce Platform Developer I + Salesforce Administrator certification highly recommended
- Additional Salesforce certifications (Platform App Builder, JavaScript Developer I, OmniStudio Developer) are considered strong assets.
- nCino hands on experience + certifications (such as nCino Commercial Banking, or Configuration certifications) are considered strong assets.
About AFSC
Here you can expect a workplace where people matter, your work has real impact, and you’re supported to grow and succeed. For more than 85 years, we’ve helped strengthen Alberta’s agriculture sector through lending, insurance, and income stabilization programs and we’re proud to continue that legacy with a team that believes in meaningful, purpose-driven work.
People are our Foundation. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. Clients are our Focus. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. Excellence is our Aspiration. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world.
Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.If you’re looking to grow what matters - your career, your community, and the future of agriculture - we’d be excited to have you join us.
https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/
