Application Guide

How to Apply for Salesforce Development Lead

at Environmental Resources Management

🏢 About Environmental Resources Management

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global sustainability consultancy that uniquely combines deep technical expertise with strategic business insights to help organizations achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Working at ERM means contributing directly to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future while advancing sustainability priorities worldwide, making it an ideal workplace for professionals who want their technical skills to have meaningful environmental impact.

About This Role

As Salesforce Development Lead at ERM's New Delhi office, you will serve as the senior technical authority for Salesforce development across Sales Cloud, Net Zero Cloud, and MCAE platforms, designing scalable solutions that support global sustainability initiatives. This role is impactful because you'll be building the digital infrastructure that enables ERM's consultants to deliver climate solutions and ESG strategies to clients worldwide, while mentoring junior developers and modernizing release management with CI/CD pipelines.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with sustainability consultants to understand their Salesforce needs, designing technical solutions for Sales Cloud and Net Zero Cloud integrations, reviewing code from junior developers, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for smoother deployments. You'll balance hands-on development work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Salesforce platform effectively supports ERM's global sustainability consulting projects while mentoring the local technical team.

🎯 Who Environmental Resources Management Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience with proven expertise in Sales Cloud and MCAE, plus familiarity with Net Zero Cloud for sustainability tracking
  • Demonstrates deep technical proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, and integration patterns, with practical experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jira and GitHub
  • Possesses Salesforce Platform Developer II certification and/or Architect-level credentials, showing commitment to technical excellence
  • Combines technical leadership with mentoring capabilities, able to guide junior resources while driving best practices in a sustainability-focused environment

📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Resources Management

1

Highlight specific experience with Net Zero Cloud or similar sustainability platforms, as this directly supports ERM's mission and differentiates you from other candidates

2

Quantify your impact in previous roles using metrics related to Salesforce scalability, release efficiency, or team mentoring outcomes

3

Demonstrate understanding of how Salesforce solutions support sustainability goals by mentioning relevant projects in climate tech, ESG reporting, or environmental consulting

4

Showcase experience with CI/CD implementation in regulated or consulting environments where change management is critical

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Tailor your resume to emphasize both technical depth (Apex, LWC) and leadership experience in guiding teams through complex Salesforce implementations

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express genuine alignment with ERM's sustainability mission and explain how your Salesforce expertise can advance their Net Zero Cloud and ESG initiatives", 'Provide concrete examples of designing scalable Salesforce solutions in complex environments, particularly those involving Sales Cloud and MCAE integration', 'Highlight your experience mentoring junior developers and establishing technical best practices that improved team productivity', "Describe your approach to implementing CI/CD pipelines in previous roles and how you've evolved release management processes"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • ERM's specific sustainability services and how they use technology to deliver climate solutions to clients
  • The company's recent ESG reports and sustainability commitments to understand their strategic priorities
  • Salesforce Net Zero Cloud capabilities and how they support carbon accounting and sustainability reporting
  • ERM's global presence and how the New Delhi office contributes to their worldwide operations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a scalable Salesforce solution to track and report on carbon emissions data using Net Zero Cloud?
2 Describe your experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce in a consulting or regulated environment
3 How have you mentored junior developers and established technical standards in previous leadership roles?
4 What integration patterns would you recommend for connecting Sales Cloud with external sustainability data sources?
5 How do you stay current with Salesforce architecture best practices while balancing delivery timelines?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating understanding of how Salesforce supports sustainability goals
  • Presenting generic Salesforce experience without specific examples in Sales Cloud, MCAE, or Net Zero Cloud
  • Failing to show leadership experience or mentoring capabilities despite the senior nature of this role

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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