Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
Primary functions & responsibilities
Salesforce Development & Configuration
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Build and enhance Salesforce functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and declarative configuration.
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Implement user stories and requirements in alignment with architectural guidance and established coding standards.
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Customize objects, fields, page layouts, record types, flows, validation rules, profiles, and permission sets.
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Develop integrations with upstream and downstream systems using Salesforce APIs and integration patterns.
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Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and release deployments.
Collaboration & Delivery
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Work closely with the Salesforce Architect to ensure solutions align with platform strategy and long‑term design principles.
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Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and end users to clarify requirements and understand business workflows.
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Partner with QA teams to support testing cycles and resolve defects.
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Participate in sprint ceremonies and Agile delivery activities.
Learning, Growth & Business Knowledge
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Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in learning the asset management business, its products, and its client engagement model.
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Stay current on Salesforce platform updates, new features, and best practices—especially in areas such as Flow automation, LWC, and platform AI capabilities.
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Seek opportunities for professional development, certifications, and skill advancement.
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Contribute ideas for improving system usability, efficiency, and data quality.
Operational Support
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Assist with troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and daily support of Salesforce users.
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Maintain and update documentation, including technical designs and configuration inventories.
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Help ensure data accuracy, performance, and security within the Salesforce environment.
Qualifications
Required Experience & Background
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6-8 years of Salesforce development or configuration experience (professional or project‑based).
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Familiarity with Salesforce core clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and Salesforce Platform capabilities.
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Hands‑on experience with Apex classes, triggers, SOQL/SOSL, Lightning Web Components, and Flow Builder.
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Understanding of Salesforce data model and fundamental CRM concepts.
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Ability to translate functional requirements into technical deliverables.
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A strong desire to learn, grow, and expand both technical and business knowledge.
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Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
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Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Platform Developer I, Administrator, or App Builder are helpful (or a demonstrated commitment to obtaining them).
Preferred Experience
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Exposure to financial services or interest in learning asset management products and workflows.
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and using DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, Copado).
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Familiarity with integration tools, APIs, or middleware.
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Experience with Lightning Experience customization and UI design.