Overview

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Who we are

We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet. Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

• www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

What you’ll gain

We offer a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
• Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

The role

In this role, you’ll work closely with senior engineers to implement Salesforce features and automations, develop clean and scalable solutions, and gain hands-on experience with tools like Agentforce and Data Cloud. You’ll participate in planning and code reviews, help maintain system documentation, and support testing and deployment activities. With a strong foundation in Salesforce and a passion for continuous learning, you’ll play a valuable part in shaping a platform that supports our global mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Salesforce features, customizations, and automations using Apex, Lightning Components, and Flow Builder with mentorship from senior developers
• Learn and follow Salesforce best practices and coding standards throughout the software development lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to align solutions with system architecture
• Participate in code reviews, pull requests, and collaborative solutioning sessions
• Contribute to sprint planning and align development tasks with project goals
• Communicate progress, blockers, and integration concerns with team members
• Support unit testing, UAT, and defect resolution
• Maintain and document configurations, custom development, and system processes
• Continuously improve your technical skills through Trailhead, peer learning, and internal training

Essential Skills

• Completion of the Salesforce Administrator Certification
• Understanding of Salesforce platform fundamentals, including declarative configuration and the Lightning Experience UI
• Familiarity with Salesforce admin tools (custom objects, validation rules, flows)
• Exposure to Agile development workflows and tools
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• A passion for learning and growing within the Salesforce ecosystem
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Desirable Skills

• Basic experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), or SOQL/SOSL
• Completion of Platform Developer I Certification
• Hands-on experience with Git-based version control and DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps or Salesforce CLI
• Exposure to API integration using REST/SOAP

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from experienced Salesforce engineers
• Hands-on experience with real-world projects involving Agentforce and Data Cloud
• Opportunity to contribute to a multi-cloud Salesforce implementation
• A clear development path toward mid- and senior-level engineering roles
• A mission-aligned workplace focused on global impact and open science

Apply now

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Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org for any additional support.

Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Research Services