Salesforce Developer

University Relations is implementing Salesforce CRM as part of a multi-year advancement and data modernization initiative. To support the long-term stability, scalability, and extensibility of the Salesforce platform following implementation, we require a Salesforce Developer to provide hands-on custom development and integration expertise.

About the role

The Salesforce Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining custom Salesforce solutions, including Apex code, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce-side integration components. This role focuses on extending Salesforce capabilities beyond declarative configuration, supporting integrations, and stabilizing custom logic delivered by implementation partners.

In addition to hands-on development responsibilities, this role provides technical leadership and direct supervision of the Salesforce Administrator, coordinating declarative configuration and custom development efforts to ensure alignment with overall architecture standards and best practices. The Salesforce Developer must also be prepared to assume Salesforce Administrator responsibilities during the Administrator's scheduled or unscheduled absences to ensure continuity of platform operations, user support, and business-critical processes.

The position reports to the Director of Data Management and works in close partnership with Salesforce Administrators, Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, and business stakeholders. Declarative configuration, platform governance, and day-to-day administration remain the responsibility of the Salesforce Administrator; this role provides custom development and technical implementation support aligned with established architecture and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain custom Salesforce solutions, including Apex code and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Support Salesforce integrations and stabilize custom logic delivered by implementation partners.
• Provide technical leadership and supervision to the Salesforce Administrator.
• Coordinate declarative configuration and custom development efforts to align with architecture standards and best practices.
• Assume Salesforce Administrator responsibilities during absences to ensure continuity of platform operations and user support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional software development experience.
• Four (4) years of professional software development on the Salesforce platform.
• Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certifications.

Additional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Skills

• Proficiency with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and SOQL/SOSL.
• Experience with JSON, XML, and authentication patterns (OAuth, Named Credentials, JWT).
• Familiarity with Salesforce data modeling, objects, relationships, and schema design.
• Experience with Salesforce data management tools and mass data operations.
• Knowledge of the Salesforce security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, roles, field-level security).
• Experience with Salesforce DX (SFDX) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Copado, Gearset, or native tooling).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage Flows, Reports/Dashboards, and third-party integrations.
• Experience providing technical guidance or supervision for junior developers or administrators.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps tools.

Preferences

• Experience with Salesforce managed packages used in advancement, particularly Kindsight Ascend.
• Experience refactoring or stabilizing code delivered by implementation partners or consultants.
• Experience working in higher education, non-profit, or advancement/fundraising environments.
• Experience integrating with Azure platform.
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work with the majority of time spent using a desktop/laptop computer.
• Repetitive motion involving substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to travel across campus for meetings.

Pay

$117,886 - $140,000

Benefits

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