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Rajesh C.

Barddhaman, India

$30/hr
5.0
93 jobs

Most Salesforce setups don’t fail because the platform is bad, they fail because they were built without a clear blueprint. Slow loading pages, broken triggers, fields nobody touches, and teams that treat the CRM like a forced chore instead of a growth engine. I fix that. For 14+ years and across 120+ projects, I’ve operated independently as a hands-on developer and architect. I help startups, scaling mid-market businesses, and global enterprises build clean, high-performing Salesforce environments that actually drive revenue. When you hire me, you get direct access to me no project managers in the middle, no outsourced junior developers, and no handoffs. **Claim Your Free Salesforce Diagnostic Audit** Before you commit to a contract or spend a single dollar, I offer a free, no-obligation technical consultation. Send me a message with a brief summary of what you're facing. I’ll personally hop into your setup (or review your requirements), run a diagnostic check, and give you an honest breakdown of: * What’s working well in your current architecture * What’s broken, outdated, or creating technical debt * The exact steps and priority updates needed to fix it cleanly **Where I Add Immediate Value** * Untangling legacy Apex, converting outdated Process Builders/Workflows into high-performance Flows, and fixing slow page load times. * Building fast, intuitive, and native-feeling interfaces that your team will actually enjoy using. * Seamlessly connecting Salesforce with ERPs, custom web portals, payment gateways, and third-party SaaS tools with zero data loss. * End-to-end product design, security review preparation, and architecture for SaaS founders building on Salesforce. * Moving complex datasets cleanly into Sales, Service, or Experience Cloud while keeping data architecture pristine. **Proven Enterprise Track Record** I’ve independently designed and delivered mission-critical Salesforce solutions for industry leaders across healthcare, education, and tech, including: * **Healthcare & Life Sciences: Johnson & Johnson, ZEISS, Orlando Health * **Enterprise & EdTech:** Taylor's University, Tata ClassEdge * **E-Commerce & Technology:** Nestaway, nanoSTIX **Core Platform Stack & Capabilities** * Sales Cloud | Service Cloud | Experience Cloud (Communities) | Marketing Cloud & Pardot | CPQ | Field Service Lightning | Commerce Cloud * Lightning Web Components (LWC), Custom Apex (Triggers, Controllers, Batch), Visualforce, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3 * Salesforce Flow, Process Automation, Enterprise Architecture Design, Security & Sharing Models * REST/SOAP APIs, Middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Zapier), WSDL/JSON, CI/CD (Git, Copado, Jenkins) **12x Salesforce Certifications** * Integration Architecture Designer * Platform Developer I * Platform App Builder * Salesforce Certified Administrator * Sales Cloud Consultant * Service Cloud Consultant * Community Cloud Consultant * Nonprofit Cloud Consultant * CPQ Specialist * Pardot Specialist * Field Service Consultant * JavaScript Developer I **Why Clients Work Directly With Me** 1. I don't hide behind developer jargon. I talk in terms of workflow efficiency, pipeline visibility, and business ROI. You’ll always know what I'm building and why. 2. Having spent 7+ years as a corporate Salesforce trainer, I don't just write code and disappear. I build solutions that admins can manage and end-users can easily adopt. 3. I build for scale. Today's quick fix will never become tomorrow's technical debt on my watch. **Ready to Fix or Upgrade Your Salesforce?** Got an active project, a messy workflow, or an integration that’s giving you headaches? Send me a message to claim your free consultation. I’ll review your setup and give you a clear, honest breakdown of what needs to be updated.

  • Salesforce
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Apex
  • Salesforce Lightning
  • AppExchange
  • Visualforce
  • API Integration
  • Salesforce CPQ
  • Pardot
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Salesforce Email Studio
  • Salesforce App Development
  • Service Cloud Development
  • Commerce Cloud
  • Salesforce1
  • Salesforce Einstein
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Salesforce Wave Analytics
  • Salesforce Marketing GPT
Rohit B.

Faridabad, India

$40/hr
4.9
95 jobs

I’m Rohit, a Salesforce professional with 13+ years of hands-on experience. I work mainly on Salesforce app development, customisation, reports and dashboards, and overall CRM setup. I’m comfortable building custom fields, page layouts, validation rules, workflows, and automation, and I’ve worked across most Salesforce clouds including 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, and more. Over the years, I’ve delivered full implementations and custom solutions across different industries. ✔️ In 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝, I’ve worked on integrating patient data from EHR systems and other healthcare platforms, and built detailed patient profiles that include medical history, medications, allergies, and other relevant information needed by care teams. ✔️ In 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝, I’ve helped firms consolidate client data from multiple systems like CRMs, portfolio tools, and compliance platforms. I’ve customised client profiles to track financial goals, risk tolerance, investment preferences, and interaction history so teams get a complete picture of their customers. ✔️ I’ve also implemented 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐋𝐌, where I automated contract creation, approvals, and e-signatures. I customised templates and clause libraries to standardise contracts and meet compliance requirements. ✔️ From building custom objects, flows, 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 to handling integrations, I’ve done end-to-end Salesforce work. I’ve integrated Salesforce with websites, third-party tools, and automation platforms to improve both sales and service processes. ✔️ On the marketing side, I’ve worked with 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐭, supporting inbound marketing, campaigns, and customer journeys. I’ve also integrated HubSpot with Salesforce to keep sales and marketing data aligned. ✔️ I’ve helped businesses move from other CRMs to Salesforce, including large data migrations. In one finance project, I 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬, then customised Salesforce to match the client’s exact business processes. ✔️ Another key project involved 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐏𝐐, where I handled complex pricing models like volume discounts, bundles, and region-based pricing. I configured products, price books, and discount schedules to ensure accurate and consistent quotes. ✔️ I’ve worked with clients across 20+ industries such as real estate, finance, e-commerce, education, and more. Many of these projects involved setting up Salesforce from scratch and tailoring it to how the business actually works. 🏆 🏆 🏆 List of Salesforce Certifications: 🎓Salesforce Health Cloud Admin 🎓Salesforce Integration Architect 🎓Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) 🎓Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist 🎓Salesforce Certified Tableau CRM and Einstein Discovery Consultant 🎓Salesforce Platform Developer I (PD1/DEX402) 🎓Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant 🎓Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant 🎓Salesforce Administrator 🎓Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder 🎓Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant 🎓Salesforce Experience Cloud Consultant My way of working is straightforward: I first understand the business problem, then design a Salesforce solution that fits — not overcomplicated, but scalable and practical. If you’re looking for someone who can own Salesforce work end to end and deliver solutions that support real business growth, I’d be happy to help.

  • Salesforce
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Apex
  • Salesforce App Development
  • Salesforce CPQ
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Salesforce Einstein
  • Salesforce Email Studio
  • Salesforce Lightning
  • Salesforce Marketing GPT
  • Salesforce1
  • Salesforce Wave Analytics
  • Pardot
Johan E.

Stockholm, Sweden

$115/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Salesforce throwing errors, automation breaking, or becoming hard to manage? I fix and rebuild orgs so they work reliably and stay easy to maintain. 10 years across fintech, SaaS, and health systems where data accuracy and system stability are critical. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 - Architecture & Cleanup Restructure orgs for clarity and scalability. Clean data models, clear automation layers, and Apex that won’t hit limits. - Automation (Flow + Apex) Simplify complex Flows. Move logic to Apex where needed to reduce errors and make behavior predictable. - Integrations Build and stabilize REST/SOAP integrations. No silent failures. Data stays consistent. - Debugging & Fixes Fix real production issues: * UNABLE_TO_LOCK_ROW * Too many SOQL queries: 101 * Failed jobs * Automation conflicts - Deployment & Org Management Structured deployments using SFDX CLI. - Team Support Guide admins and developers to avoid fragile automation and poor structure. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 ✅ Apex (bulk-safe, queueables, async patterns) ✅ Salesforce Flow (design, optimization, debugging) ✅ Integrations (REST/SOAP) ✅ Data modeling & system architecture ✅ SFDX CLI 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 Simple, practical, focused on long-term stability. Fix what’s broken. Build it right so it stays fixed. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Message me with what’s not working or what you need built. I’ll give you clear next steps.

  • Salesforce
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Apex
  • Project Management
  • Salesforce Lightning
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Salesforce App Development
  • Business Analysis
Hashmat R.

Karachi, Pakistan

$22/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a 19x Salesforce Certified Architect, Consultant, and Senior Salesforce Developer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, B2B Commerce, Agentforce, and AI-powered automation. Throughout my career, I have worked with leading organisations, including Novant Health, Dwyer Omega, Deciem, RockWest Composites, and Bouclair. As a Salesforce Architect, I specialize in designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align technology with business objectives. My experience covers Salesforce architecture, CRM transformation, Agentforce implementations, Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud, B2B Commerce, custom development, and complex integrations across enterprise systems. Why Clients Hire Me: 🏆 19 Salesforce Certifications including Application Architect, Platform Developer II, Data Cloud Consultant, Agentforce Specialist, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant, Marketing Cloud Engagement Administrator, and Platform Data Architect. 🏆 Enterprise Implementation Experience across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, eCommerce, and B2B organizations. 🏆 End-to-End Salesforce Delivery from discovery and architecture to development, deployment, integrations, and optimization. 🏆 AI & Agentforce Expertise helping organizations automate service operations, improve productivity, and leverage Salesforce AI capabilities. Core Expertise: ✅ Salesforce Development (Apex, Triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Aura) ✅ Salesforce Administration & Configuration ✅ Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud & Experience Cloud ✅ Salesforce Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud ✅ Salesforce B2B Commerce Development ✅ Agentforce, Salesforce AI & Einstein AI Solutions ✅ Salesforce Integrations (REST API, SOAP API, ERP, Billing Systems, HubSpot, MailChimp, Websites) ✅ Flow Automation, Process Builder & Workflow Optimization ✅ Data Migration, Data Cleansing & CRM Optimization Technical Skills: Salesforce: Apex, LWC, Salesforce Lightning, Visualforce, SOQL, SOSL, Flow Builder, Screen Flows, Approval Processes, Custom Objects, Validation Rules, Reports & Dashboards Integrations: REST APIs, SOAP APIs, HubSpot, MailChimp, LinkedIn, Apollo, Payment Systems, Third-Party Applications Certifications (19X Salesforce Certified) 🏆 Agentforce Specialist 🏆 AI Associate 🏆 Data Cloud Consultant 🏆 Application Architect 🏆 Platform Developer II 🏆 Platform Developer I 🏆 JavaScript Developer I 🏆 Platform Data Architect 🏆 Sharing & Visibility Architect 🏆 Sales Cloud Consultant 🏆 Service Cloud Consultant 🏆 Marketing Cloud Engagement Administrator 🏆 Omnistudio Consultant 🏆 Advanced Administrator 🏆 Administrator 🏆 Platform App Builder 🏆 Associate 🏆 Field Service Consultant 🏆 B2B Commerce for Developers Accredited Professional I focus on building scalable, secure, and future-proof Salesforce solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Whether you need a Salesforce Architect, Salesforce Consultant, Salesforce Developer, Agentforce Specialist, Data Cloud Consultant, Marketing Cloud Expert, or Integration Architect, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise to every engagement. 📩 Let's discuss how I can help your organisation maximise the value of Salesforce.

  • Salesforce
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Apex
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Salesforce Lightning
  • Salesforce Email Studio
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Unit Testing
  • Data Migration
  • Salesforce App Development
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Salesforce Wave Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Lead Generation
John K.

Yorktown Heights, New York

$85/hr
4.7
42 jobs

I work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver solutions through completion. We’ll put together a plan to resolve any issues you have, and we’ll see that plan through to completion. Working with me, you’ll be able to leverage me experience with NetSuite which stretched back over a dozen years, as well as my 20+ years’ experience in Information Technology and Management. Whatever your goals are, I am confident we can achieve them. I'm an experienced NetSuite professional with more than 12 years of experience in consulting across different industries and the posses the skills required to deliver solutions as promised, with no surprises. I have a passion for solving business problems, with an analytical mind and a dedication to quality in every part of my work. I love creating out of the box solutions for clients who need NetSuite expertise in making their system suit their business processes and ensure they're able to maximize their investment, time and resources to make the company successful. NetSuite is a huge product, and offers amazing benefits to companies that use it right. However because of all that it can do, it can be difficult to get the full benefit from the system. If your business is struggling with NetSuite right now, I’d like to help. You may be struggling with your Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, or other Transaction Cycles. Or you may be having a hard time with Accounting and Financial Issues, Reports and Searches, Data Management or other Procedures. You may be here because you are having difficulties with Administration, Customization or Data Integration, or because you are looking to expand the system through the use of Workflows and SuiteScript. Rest assured, you are not alone. I have helped many other businesses get a handle on these and many other issues, and I can help yours as well. I'm able to implement, configure and customize NetSuite to bridge gaps or increase efficiency for it's users. I would love the opportunity to work with you and/or your team.

  • Salesforce
  • Apex
  • JavaScript
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • NetSuite Administration
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • SuiteScript
  • NetSuite Development
  • Zapier
  • CI/CD
  • n8n
  • Make.com
  • CRM Automation
  • Lead Generation
  • SuiteCRM
Pooja P.

Ahmedabad, India

$20/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Salesforce: Salesforce.com admin & developer consultant with a deep background in project management, business analysis, requirements gathering, solution development, and QA/testing. 10+ years of CRM implementation and customization experience including the past 3 years and over 10 projects on SFDC. This experience provides an ideal solution for any client that needs someone who can work with end users/stakeholders documenting requirements and turning them into reality. Proven success in enterprise solution delivery with excellent client-facing skills. Experience includes 8+ years of delivering solutions to over 40 national and international companies, with special emphasis on complex solutions for enterprise clients. Java: Full-stack Java Developer with 10+ years of experience in developing highly scalable web/UI and multi-threaded backend applications with Java EE, Spring Framework, APIs, and Micro-services with Spring Boot. Expertise in developing REST APIs with Spring-Boot in a microservices architecture and testing. Substantial background in delivering large-scale, mission-critical, real-time, and low-latency projects on time. I have worked as a Technical Architect, Java Team Lead, and Senior Java developer. - Steep understanding of the life cycle of a software development project. - Technical Expertise & Frameworks: JAVA (SE& EE) EJBs 2.1, JSF, Spring, Hibernate, JSP, JMF, JavaScript, APIs, Ajax, Spring boot, Angular 7/8/9 - DB Expertise: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS Access, DB2, Couchbase, MongoDB - Platform: Linux, Unix, Windows - Software Engineering degree (Bachelor) I have Leadership qualities, where I can split, prioritize, and delegate tasks to developers, consult developers on best practices, ensure the high quality of software products, and mentor junior/senior staff. With my skills and expertise, I am versed with the talent to take a business to the next level. Feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements to determine how we can work together to help you achieve your goals.

  • Salesforce
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Apex
  • Salesforce Email Studio
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Salesforce Wave Analytics
  • Lightning Bolt
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Salesforce App Development
  • Database Management
  • Salesforce Lightning
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
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How to hire Salesforce Apex developers

Knowledge is power, and if you want to foster better relationships with your customers, leveraging the tools of a CRM (customer relationship management) platform such as Salesforce can be a great way to get the analytics you need to make better business decisions. Salesforce Apex specialists can help you make API calls to Salesforce servers to add CRM functionality to your website.

So how do you hire Salesforce Apex developers? Here are some tips for finding top Salesforce development services and developers on Upwork.

How to shortlist Salesforce Apex professionals

As you’re browsing available Salesforce Apex consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles using criteria such as:

  • Technology fit. You want a Salesforce Apex developer who understands your software stack.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., developing .NET applications).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular Salesforce Apex consultant.

How to write an effective Salesforce Apex job post

With a clear picture of your ideal Salesforce Apex professional in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective Salesforce Apex job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From custom GUIs (graphical user interfaces) to APIs, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, web technologies, or developer tools, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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SALESFORCE APEX DEVELOPERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Salesforce Apex?

Salesforce Apex is a strongly typed, object-oriented programming language for building SaaS (software as a service) apps off Salesforce’s CRM platform.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in Salesforce Apex professionals:

  • Salesforce Apex
  • Salesforce app development
  • Marketing automation
  • Software development

Why hire Salesforce Apex specialists?

The trick to finding top Salesforce Apex developers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to build a custom GUI out of Salesforce Lightning components that your team can use internally for their CRM needs? Or will you be building a full-featured SaaS that leverages Salesforce servers and APIs for its CRM capabilities? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a Salesforce Apex developer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced Salesforce Apex developer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their Salesforce Apex services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.