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A Salesforce Developer creates programs for businesses using Salesforce technology. You might develop software for websites or create applications used for a range of purposes. Salesforce Developers liaise with clients or colleagues to determine software needs and may be involved in product testing or repairing program faults.
Salesforce Developers must have excellent technical skills and be familiar with the Salesforce platform. You should be a good communicator and be able to work well in a team environment. Salesforce Developers must be organised and able to handle multiple projects at one time.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Salesforce Developer.
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Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Salesforce Developer generally earns $1,730 per week ($89,960 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this field has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 153,700 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Salesforce Developer. Salesforce Developers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re considering a career as a Salesforce Developer, a Bachelor of Information Technology could be a good choice for you. This course will give you the knowledge and skills to manage IT systems, networks, hardware and web applications. You’ll cover topics including coding, user-centric design, systems configuration and modelling.
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Here are some potential career pathways within programming. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Programming
Junior Programmer
$960 weekly pay
Systems Tester
Analyst Programmer
$1,730 weekly pay
Applications Developer
Applications Engineer
$1,250 weekly pay
Automated Tester
$1,340 weekly pay
Backend Developer
$1,900 weekly pay
Integration Engineer
$1,920 weekly pay
Java Developer
Javascript Developer
Mobile Application Developer
$1,820 weekly pay
PHP Developer
$1,540 weekly pay
Programmer
Salesforce Developer
Software Designer
Software Developer
Software Engineer
Systems Designer
Devops Engineer
$2,500 weekly pay
Software Architect
$2,300 weekly pay
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