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Jack R.

Frontend Developer

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Builds mobile apps using cross-platform technologies and cloud integration.
Swift, Kotlin, Android, iOS, Firebase
React
$70-100/h
Oliver G.

Test Engineer

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Optimizes performance and scalability of applications through container orchestration.
Flutter, Dart, Firebase, REST API
React
$65-95/h
Anthony B.

Senior Developer

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Develops scalable applications using modern frameworks and cloud services.
JavaScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, Docker
React
$40-70/h
Madison R.

Security Specialist

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Designs fullstack applications, managing frontend and backend components.
AWS, Lambda, EC2, S3, Terraform
React
$65-95/h
Monique T.

Engineer

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Designs fullstack applications, managing frontend and backend components.
Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL
React
$60-90/h
Jasmine J.

Senior Developer

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Develops scalable applications using modern frameworks and cloud services.
JavaScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, Docker
React
$60-90/h
Rani V.

Senior Developer

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Develops scalable applications using modern frameworks and cloud services.
JavaScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, Docker
React
$45-75/h
Mikela S.

Engineer

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Designs fullstack applications, managing frontend and backend components.
Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL
React
$60-90/h
Erika B.

DevOps Engineer

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Focuses on backend development and database management for enterprise solutions.
C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Entity Framework
React
$65-95/h
Brianna H.

Frontend Developer

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Builds mobile apps using cross-platform technologies and cloud integration.
Swift, Kotlin, Android, iOS, Firebase
React
$60-90/h
Jenny S.

Fullstack Developer

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Optimizes performance and scalability of applications through container orchestration.
Go, Microservices, REST API, Kubernetes
React
$30-60/h
Jessica S.

Security Specialist

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Designs fullstack applications, managing frontend and backend components.
AWS, Lambda, EC2, S3, Terraform
React
$70-100/h

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Our network of Salesforce developers provides comprehensive development services, covering the entire app development lifecycle to optimize costs, boost profitability, and enhance efficiency.

Salesforce CRM Implementation

Salesforce CRM implementation enhances your customer relationship management processes. We provide customized solutions to optimize Salesforce's capabilities, including automation, analytics, and integration with other business systems.

Salesforce App Development

Salesforce app development customizes and extends Salesforce capabilities. We build tailored applications using Salesforce's platform, ensuring they meet your specific business requirements and enhance your CRM processes.

Salesforce Integration

Salesforce integration connects your CRM with other business systems. We use technologies like REST and SOAP to create seamless integrations, enhancing functionality and data flow within your Salesforce environment.

Salesforce Migration

Salesforce migration transitions your CRM to the latest Salesforce platform. We ensure a smooth migration process with minimal disruption, leveraging Salesforce's new features and improvements for enhanced CRM capabilities.

Salesforce Analytics

Salesforce analytics transforms your CRM data into actionable insights. We use Salesforce's analytics tools to track and analyze customer behavior, sales performance, and business trends, helping you make informed decisions and optimize your CRM processes.

Salesforce Managed Services

Salesforce managed services optimize and manage your Salesforce environment. We provide comprehensive solutions for administration, customization, and support, ensuring your Salesforce instance is efficient and aligned with your business goals.

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Promising better scooter mobility for Bolt's logistics team

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Delivering UX/UI delight to HelloFresh, America's #1 meal kit

Building the first-ever mobile app experience for Wise

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Prags Mugunthan is the Co-founder and CEO at Pangea.ai, where he spearheads the evolution of the workplace through pioneering remote and distributed work solutions. Under her leadership, Pangea.ai is committed to creating the leading platform for businesses to hire the top percentile of remote design and engineering talent. Prags' vision for a future where work is remote for talent and distributed for organizations drives the company's strategy, expanding access to exceptional global talent while fostering a more flexible and inclusive work culture.

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You've probably heard about Salesforce's ability to streamline sales, boost productivity, and deliver personalized customer experiences, but finding the right Salesforce developer seems impossible. 

The market is saturated with candidates, making it difficult to distinguish between those with genuine expertise and those who are merely familiar with the platform. The abundance of certifications and varying levels of experience can make pinpointing the right candidate challenging, but we have addressed all these in this article.

In this guide, we have covered what specific skills to look for while hiring, how to vet the skills, and where to find the best Salesforce developers.

Specific Skills to Look for While Hiring a Salesforce Developer

When hiring a Salesforce developer, it's crucial to look for specific skills that ensure the candidate can effectively customize, integrate, and manage your Salesforce environment. Here are the key skills to consider, along with their importance and how to vet them:

1. Proficiency in Apex and Visualforce

Apex is Salesforce's proprietary programming language, and Visualforce is a framework that allows developers to build custom user interfaces. Proficiency in these technologies is essential because they enable developers to create custom business logic and tailor the Salesforce platform to meet specific business requirements. To vet this skill, ask candidates to describe past projects where they used Apex and Visualforce. Request code samples or small tasks to assess their coding abilities and problem-solving skills.

2. Knowledge of Salesforce Data Management

Salesforce developers must understand data management, including data modeling, data migration, and data cleansing, to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility within the Salesforce ecosystem. To vet this skill, discuss specific scenarios where the candidate had to manage large datasets, migrate data from legacy systems, or clean data to improve quality.  

3. Familiarity with Salesforce Integration Tools

Salesforce often needs to be integrated with other systems like ERP, marketing automation, or external databases. Familiarity with integration tools such as Salesforce Connect, MuleSoft, and REST/SOAP APIs is vital for seamless data flow and interoperability. Ask candidates to describe their experience with integrating Salesforce with other systems. Request examples of integration projects they have worked on, focusing on the tools and methods used and the challenges encountered.

4. Understanding of Salesforce Security and Access Controls

Security is a paramount concern in any CRM system. A Salesforce developer should be well-versed in Salesforce’s security model, including profiles, roles, permission sets, and sharing rules. Present candidates with scenarios involving data security challenges and ask how they would implement security measures using Salesforce’s tools. Review their knowledge of best practices for maintaining data security and compliance.

6. Experience with Salesforce Development Lifecycle and Deployment

Proficiency in the Salesforce development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, is essential for delivering high-quality solutions. Understanding tools like Salesforce DX, Git, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines helps streamline the development process and ensure consistent deployments. Discuss the candidate’s experience with version control, automated testing, and deployment strategies. Request examples of how they have managed the development lifecycle in past projects and their familiarity with Salesforce DX.

Where to Find the Right Salesforce Developer

Pangea

Pangea is a platform that connects businesses looking to hire proficient developers with them. We curated agencies with developers who have proven track records of success in Salesforce expertise. Tell us your specific needs in this brief, and we’ll match you with pre-vetted agencies and developers.

Reputable freelance platform

Reputable freelance platforms like Upwork, Toptal, and Freelancer are also great sources for finding Salesforce developers. To find the right Salesforce developer on these platforms, use the search and filter functions to narrow down candidates based on their skills and experience.

Look for freelancers with high ratings and positive reviews from previous clients. Post a detailed job description specifying the Salesforce skills you need, such as experience with Salesforce Lightning and integration tools. 

LinkedIn

LinkedIn allows you to see potential candidates' full professional history, including their endorsements and recommendations from colleagues. Start by using LinkedIn’s search function to find Salesforce developers. Use keywords like “Salesforce Developer,” “Apex Developer,” or “Salesforce Lightning” to find profiles that match your requirements. 

Review their profiles to check for relevant experience and certifications. Reach out to candidates directly with a personalized message explaining your project and why you’re interested in their skills. 

Pangea Provides Proficient Salesforce Developer

Pangea ensures that you find developers who can effectively meet your specific needs. Do you need developers with expertise in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Framework, or Salesforce integration tools? 

Within 72 hours, Pangea connects you with top-tier professionals who can drive your projects to success. Tell us your specific needs in this brief, and we’ll match you with pre-vetted agencies and developers.

How we select the top Salesforce Developers

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Our engagement with Pangea.ai has significantly improved the delivery quality of our innovations.

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Working with Pangea.ai was great. They made sense of a complicated and fragmented talent market — and we were able to find a great agency for our needs.

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The team at Pangea.ai helped us narrow down and engage with a high-quality shortlist — enabling us to build a powerful relationship with our agency of choice.

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Pangea.ai connected us to various innovation partners around the world.

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Pangea.ai is a wonderful partner for any early-stage startup who is eager for top-tier engineers to accelerate their roadmap.

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the most common questions we get, all ready for you.

How can businesses get in touch with the Pangea.ai team?

Anyone can get in touch with us through the "Contact Us" section on our website by emailing us at [email protected]. Our team is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns.

How is Pangea.ai compensated?

We operate on a success fee model. This means we only earn a percentage from the total project cost that the client and the agency agree upon. There are no hidden costs or additional fees - transparency is key for us.

Who is Pangea.ai not suited for?

Pangea.ai may not be the best fit for businesses, regardless of their size, seeking to procure software development services that adhere to a more localized, centralized, and onsite workforce model. If your preference leans towards traditional HR firms with account executives and constant interaction or agencies who cover every engagement model, tech stack, and domain, our platform may not align with your needs. Similarly, if you view agencies solely as an opportunity for cost arbitrage or tend to select agencies based on a certain bias, Pangea.ai, with its focus on global, merit-based partnerships and specialized talent, might not cater to your preferences.

Who is Pangea.ai best suited for?

Pangea.ai is the go-to platform for businesses of all sizes that aim to harness the benefits of software development services in a global, remote, and distributed workforce. Emphasizing a self-serve marketplace model, we enable you to unlock world-class talent with a few clicks, focusing on boutique, specialized agencies who can bring unique value to your projects. We encourage a partnership mindset, where agencies are seen as equals to your in-house teams, fostering long-term collaborations. We believe in the immense potential of agencies markets for talent arbitrage and stand firm on selecting agencies based on their merit. So, if you're in pursuit of a tech team to build your entire product from scratch or ramp up your hiring with a couple of additional engineers, Pangea.ai is the ideal platform for you.

Why should businesses choose Pangea.ai?

As your reliable partner, Pangea.ai offers a unique method of finding top-notch tech agencies for your needs. We eliminate the guesswork in agency selection by combining AI with expert human analysis to match your project's unique requirements with the right tech partners.

How does Pangea.ai evaluate the Client Experience of an agency?

At Pangea.ai, we evaluate the Client Experience of a agency through a tailored survey dispatched to at least five active clients from the past six months. This survey gauges performance across eight critical aspects: Customer Journey, UI/UX Design, Project Management, Technical Expertise, Quality Assurance, Documentation Level, Business Maturity, and Process Maturity. Each of these segments gets a score, the collective average of which provides the overall Client Score. This evaluation is performed twice annually to ensure up-to-date, accurate representation of the agencies’ performance.

How does Pangea.ai compute the Team Health Score?

The Team Health Score at Pangea.ai is computed using a proprietary algorithm that aggregates and processes the inputs received from our Team Vibe survey. This score reflects the average of the scores obtained in eight crucial segments: Satisfaction, Personal Growth, Peers Rapport, Management Rapport, Culture, Well-being, Feedback & Recognition, and Advocacy. These segments scores are based on employee input and sentiment, offering an insight-driven metric that genuinely reflects the health of an agency.

How does Pangea.ai evaluate Team Health of an agency?

Pangea.ai evaluates the Team Health of an agency using our proprietary product, Team Vibe. This is a survey distributed to each team member of an agency organization, measuring sentiment across eight key segments: Satisfaction, Personal Growth, Peers Rapport, Management Rapport, Culture, Well-being, Feedback & Recognition, and Advocacy. Each segment receives a score which then contributes to an overall Team Health score. A minimum participation rate of 75% is expected from the agency organization; however, our current average participation rate is 83.2%. For continuous and updated evaluations, Team Vibe is administered twice a year to each agency.

What does the onboarding process to Pangea.ai look like?

Onboarding at Pangea.ai follows a three-step process designed to ensure our platform hosts only the best agencies. First, prospective agencies complete a Team Vibe assessment, where they must attain a satisfactory Team Health score with a participation rate of 75% or higher. Second, agencies must provide a minimum of five client references, who then complete the Pangea Client Experience Survey and generate a satisfactory client score. The final step involves the agency completing their profile with data points that are verified through documentation by human experts within the Pangea.ai team. If the agencies' data meets or exceeds the average industry benchmark, they are welcomed to Pangea.ai. Agencies not meeting these benchmarks are given a period to improve before reconsideration.

How do I know that the agencies at Pangea.ai are trustworthy and reliable?

At Pangea.ai, we ensure that all our agencies are trustworthy and reliable through a comprehensive three-step onboarding process that spans over 4-6 weeks. This process involves rigorous verification of agencies' employee and client universes, alongside validation of key metrics and KPIs against industry benchmarks. Our stringent onboarding and listing fee aids in eliminating fraudulent agencies. Given its rigorous and time-consuming nature, this process selectively attracts agencies that align with Pangea.ai's vision and meet our stringent industry benchmarks. Furthermore, our agencies undergo regular evaluations to maintain up-to-date information, thereby discouraging unserious and unhealthy agencies who might not meet the stringent industry benchmarks. Hence, such agencies find it counterproductive to pay and spend time on onboarding while also having to adhere to ongoing evaluations.