Software Engineer- Salesforce

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

20h•$98,300 - $147,400•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. Communicates project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. Maintains good working relationships with clients and staff. Writes and maintains complete documentation. Supports team members and ensures established goals and deadlines are met. Keeps management informed of status and significant problems. We are looking for a skilled Salesforce Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain scalable CRM solutions that power our go-to-market teams. In this role, you will translate complex business requirements into robust Salesforce implementations and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations. You will work within an agile team committed to quality, automation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

2 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience in a professional setting.
Proficiency in Apex, LWC, SOQL, and Salesforce declarative tools (Flows, Validation Rules, Formulas).
Strong understanding of Salesforce data model, governor limits, and security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules).
Experience with Salesforce DX (SFDX), version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Copado, Gearset, or equivalent).
Active Salesforce Platform Developer I certification
Solid understanding of RESTful API integration patterns and experience with integration tools such as MuleSoft, Boomi, or native REST callouts.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience in lieu of education: Equivalent experience, instead of an education degree, performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education, and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce Platform Developer II, Salesforce Administrator, or Advanced Administrator certification.
Experience with Experience Cloud (Community Cloud) or Field Service Lightning.
Knowledge of Einstein Analytics / Tableau CRM or Salesforce Data Cloud.
Background in Java, Python, or JavaScript outside of Salesforce context.
Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy customizations using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and SOQL/SOSL.
Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce and third-party systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms.
Configure and optimize Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and/or Experience Cloud to support evolving business needs.
Develop automation using Flow Builder, Process Builder, and Apex Triggers.
Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high test coverage standards (≥ 80% Apex test coverage).
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical design documents.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with urgency and clear communication.
Participate in platform release management, including sandbox management, deployments, and change sets / DevOps pipelines.