Salesforce Developer

Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

440d • $86,300 - $129,500 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Salesforce Developer at Penn State University plays a critical lead role within the Enterprise Constituent Relationship Management (ECRM) program team, responsible for implementing Salesforce solutions that align with the institution's business needs and strategic goals. This position involves designing, developing, and maintaining the Salesforce platform to enhance the management of relationships and constituent information, thereby supporting the growth of the University community.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of Salesforce products, architecture, data model, and security.
• Experience with Salesforce integrations using Informatica Cloud and third-party systems (REST/SOAP APIs).
• Proficient in Salesforce development (Apex, SOQL, LWC) and environment/release management.
• Strong understanding of code versioning, deployment methodologies, and Agile development.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimally requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce Developer certification preferred but not required.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain the Salesforce platform, ensuring seamless integration with associated applications and systems.
• Customize Salesforce features (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Education Cloud) to meet business needs and ensure data integrity across all processes.
• Troubleshoot data integration issues and ensure timely resolution, maintaining high-quality integration standards.
• Document and maintain technical processes, workflows, test plans, and code to ensure clear understanding and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and manage project timelines.
• Oversee Salesforce releases, updates, and new features while ensuring compliance with Penn State standards for usability, accessibility, and security.
• Serve as the technical lead for Salesforce development, providing guidance and strategic options for both clients and internal teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Salesforce development and data integration, providing support and training to staff as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work location (fully remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• Standard working hours in the eastern time zone
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree