Senior Software Engineer- Salesforce
Western Governors UniversityAbout the role
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Salesforce Software EngineerAt WGU, technology plays a critical role in helping us deliver exceptional experiences for students, faculty, and staff. As a Salesforce Software Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize Salesforce solutions that support key business initiatives while helping drive innovation across our CRM ecosystem.
What You'll Do
Develop and maintain Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, and related web technologies.
Design, build, test, and support Salesforce integrations with third-party products and legacy systems.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance across highly available 24/7 systems.
Translate business requirements into scalable, functional software solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
Participate in Agile development practices, including planning, estimation, testing, and continuous improvement.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members while promoting engineering best practices.
What You'll Bring
6+ years of experience developing Salesforce solutions using Apex, SOQL, and Visualforce.
6+ years of experience working with web services and integrations, including REST and SOAP APIs.
Proficiency with front-end technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Ability to work effectively in Agile development environments.
Bonus Points
Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certifications.
Experience with Copado, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Jira, and Agile delivery methodologies.
Knowledge of MuleSoft, Marketo, SQL, Oracle, Education Cloud, and integration middleware.
What to Expect
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
Introductory call
Hiring manager interview
Technical team interview
Work Location
Visa Sponsorship
Travel Requirement
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