Senior Software Engineer- Salesforce
Western Governors University
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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.
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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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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Summary
Design, develop, and optimize Salesforce solutions supporting business initiatives.
Job title
Senior Software Engineer- Salesforce
Experience level
6+ years
Minimum experience
6+ years exp
Industry
education
Location requirements
In-office in Phoenix, AZ, no remote work allowed.
Salary
$144k–$223k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Phoenix, AZ, USA