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What does a freelance Salesforce app developer do?

Salesforce is a leading CRM ecosystem that integrates all company departments in order to drive customer satisfaction. As a Salesforce developer, you’ll use tools such as Apex and Visualforce, as well as frameworks like Lightning Component to build salesforce applications designed to increase the platform’s functionality.

What skills do I need to become a freelance Salesforce developer?

Freelance Salesforce developers provide expertise to a variety of clients to meet their business needs. Each project needs to be tailored to the individual client requirements and requires different know-how to get the job done.

• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts. A freelance Salesforce consultant using four basic concepts of object-oriented programming in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and related programming languages.
• Modeling and data management skills. The ability to develop a data model, including the discovery, analysis, representation and communication is essential. Familiarity with APIs is a plus.
• Experience with lightning framework and lightning components. Familiarity with Salesforce Lightning interface and layouts for desktop and mobile is essential for providing a seamless user interface.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, SQL, and web services. Salesforce consultants need to understand how the platform works. In addition, they should be able to leverage SQL, mySQL, cloud, and other web services in their development work.
• Analytical skills. Analyzing and finding specific conclusions for the purpose of finding the best solution is a hallmark of Salesforce app developers who exhibit analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Identifying and resolving challenges and obstacles during the development process is essential for Salesforce CRM app developers.
• Project management skills. Freelancers must implement keen project management workflows and have excellent communication skills to make sure projects are deployed.

What are the core freelance Salesforce app developer job responsibilities?

While certain tasks will differ from client to client and project to project, there are core responsibilities freelancer salesforce consultants will be asked to manage during the course of their engagement:

• Analyzing internal and external business requirements for the purpose of app development that meet those requirements
• Developing apps for mobile and desktop platforms and debugging apps as necessary throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborating with other developers and client stakeholders to ensure projects remain on track
• Managing gap analysis throughout the life of the development process
• Providing weekly reports to clients and other team members regarding the progress of each development project
• Incorporating key functionality into each app to maximize Salesforce CRM capability
• Testing and troubleshooting all apps prior to final deployment.

Should I get a degree or certification to become a freelance Salesforce app developer?

In addition to developing your skills through your time as an employee or through client work, it may be helpful to obtain a degree and/or professional Salesforce certification to help your Upwork profile stand out.

Some examples of popular degrees or certifications to help you become a freelance Salesforce app developer include:

• An associate’s, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, mobile application development, software engineering, software development, or an equivalent field of study from an accredited college or university
• Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification—offered by Trailhead
• Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification—offered by Focus On Force