Salesforce Consultant / Developer Intern

SALESFORCE CONSULTANT / DEVELOPER INTERN
Location

Lynchburg, Virginia

Job Details

Paid Internship
Starting at $20/hr
Start Date: Immediate

WHO WE ARE

We are Upsource Solutions, a boutique Salesforce consulting and product firm based in Lynchburg, VA. Our mission is to help companies WIN BIG by enhancing their Salesforce orgs and processes with our top-notch expertise. We pride ourselves on building partnerships that last, offering high-level technical expertise and managing full project rollouts from start to finish.

With over a decade of CRM experience, our team is locked in on our customers' success. We listen to their pain points, identifying their true business needs, and implement the right solutions quickly and safely.

WHY WE'RE HIRING

Upsource is growing, and we're planning for the future! We have big plans to open a consulting branch in the Greenville, SC area in 2027, and we're building the dream team to make that happen.

Over the next year, you'll join our experts in Lynchburg, VA, where you'll learn the ropes, hone your Salesforce skills, and grow into a core member of our new Greenville team. This is more than just an entry level role, it's an opportunity to shape the future of our company while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment that already has a proven track record for success.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Requirements

• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization and require no current or future sponsorship to maintain it.
• This is an in-person position. Applicants must be able to commute to our office location in Lynchburg, VA.
• Willingness to relocate to the Greenville, SC area in 2027 to establish the new office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology
• Proficient with web-based languages (JS, HTML, CSS)
• Proficient in object-oriented languages (Java, C++, Apex...)
• Working knowledge of database structures and languages (Oracle DB, SQL, SOQL)
• Organizational and project management ability
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans

Icing on the Cake

• Experience with application and software development projects
• Salesforce experience
• Experience developing customer-facing interfaces

WHAT OUR INTERNSHIP IS LIKE

At Upsource, we don't just want to evaluate you, we want to invest in you. During your internship, you'll complete carefully curated training modules, shadow project managers, and contribute to real client projects.

By the end, you'll have hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and maybe even a Salesforce certification (or two) - well on the road to being a successful Salesforce Consultant and Project Manager. Plus, you'll get a taste of life at Upsource, and trust us, it's pretty sweet.

YOUR ROLE AS A CONSULTANT

Once you've crushed your training and completed your internship, we'll be hoping to hire you full-time to join our team of consultants. As a Salesforce Consultant at Upsource, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing solutions that empower our clients to achieve their business goals. Our team will have your back every step of the way to help grow you into this responsibility. Here's what your day-to-day might look like:

• Analyze organizational needs and goals to develop and implement application systems.
• Install and customize existing Salesforce AppExchange products to meet client requirements.
• Configure customer Salesforce instances based on project requirements, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Develop and adapt Apex code and LWC components, including thorough source testing to guarantee reliability.
• Perform the migration and integration of data into Salesforce, ensuring data integrity throughout the process.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members on customer and internal projects to ensure seamless execution.
• Document implementations to provide admin and end-user training resources.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs, ensuring that systems perform flawlessly.

Additional responsibilities you may take on as you grow into the role:

• Solution Design: Translate business requirements into effective Salesforce solutions.
• Project Management: Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and resources, ensuring clear communication and on-time completion of projects.

WORKING AT UPSOURCE

We're all about working hard, celebrating wins, and creating a culture where you genuinely enjoy showing up every day. Our values guide everything we do:

• Integrity Without Compromise
• Happy to Learn, Happy to Teach
• Humble Commitment to Excellence
• Agape

Here's a glimpse of what life at Upsource looks like:

• Take a break to play ping pong or challenge a teammate in Super Smash Bros.
• Celebrate wins (big and small) with team lunches.
• Unwind with Friday board game time.
• Enjoy unlimited sick days - your well-being matters.
• Get paid to grow! We cover the cost of certifications to help you advance your skills and career.

At Upsource, we don't just want you to thrive at work – we want you to thrive in life.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We respect your time and aim to make our process smooth and thorough:

• Step 1: Submit your resume and application. (Bonus points for a fun, non-AI-generated cover letter!)
• Interview 1: Chat with a couple of your future teammates.
• Interview 2: Meet one of our senior developers for a technical interview.
• Interview 3: Get to know the Leadership Team.