Full-Time

Salesforce Developer

Updated on 2/5/2025

General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$121.7k - $135.5kAnnually

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Chantilly, VA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence; remote work allowed 2 days per week.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Salesforce

You match the following General Dynamics's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Apex Programming Language
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Force.com IDE
  • Salesforce Platform
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • 2 + years of related experience
  • BS in Computer Science or related field
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Must complete Salesforce certification within 30 days of completing each course
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Responsibilities
  • Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Software Developer
  • Serve as an integrator between business needs and technical solutions
  • Work creatively and efficiently to solve difficult technical problems
  • Developing custom applications and performing unit testing using Salesforce.com APEX and Visualforce pages
  • Performing data migration using Salesforce.com Data Loader
  • Designing and developing functionalities and web integration using Apex
  • Designing user interfaces using Visualforce pages
  • Using Force.com IDE to deploy and migrate applications
  • Utilizing Eclipse as a platform for development, testing and code deployment
  • Collaborate effectively across teams
Desired Qualifications
  • Software engineering skills with Java SE & EE (Java, JSF, SQL)
  • Experience with web services (REST & SOAP, JSON & XML, etc.)
  • Prior experience with data migration and ETL/integration tools a plus
  • Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels like nuclear submarines. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company aims to lead in defense technology by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $10M funding boosts General Dynamics' space-based defense capabilities.
  • GDIT's $5.6B Air Force contract enhances secure global information sharing solutions.
  • Gulfstream's contract with U.S. Air Force indicates strong demand for aerospace services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposes vulnerabilities in General Dynamics' cybersecurity measures.
  • Increased competition from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in defense spending.
  • Reliance on antimony poses supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics excels in integrating AI and autonomous systems into defense products.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget