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Western Governors University is hiring a Salesforce Software Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain Salesforce applications and integrations. The role involves designing, building, testing, and supporting CRM software while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals and ensuring communication with clients, project managers, and team members.

Highlights

Develop Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, and web technologies such as Java, REST, and XML.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance performance for 24/7 CRM systems.
Integrate third-party products and legacy systems.
Translate business requirements into functional software solutions.
Provide technical leadership within Agile team environments.
Required expertise in Salesforce (Apex, SOQL, Visualforce) and web services (REST/SOAP).
Proficiency in front-end technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience; advanced degrees may reduce this requirement.
Participate in a rotating on-call shift to monitor and respond to production issues outside normal hours.
Compensation range: $116,000 to $174,100 annually, with benefits including bonuses, medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Preferred certifications: Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer.
Experience with Copado, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Jira, Agile methodologies, and knowledge of Mulesoft, Marketo, SQL, Oracle, Education Cloud, and integration middleware.

Salesforce Software Engineer Full Description

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:

Grade: Technical 408Pay Range: $116,000.00 - $174,100.00

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Salesforce Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing software and application systems. They communicate project information to clients, project managers, and other design personnel working on the project. They maintain good working relationships with clients and staff. They write and maintain complete documentation. They support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met. They keep management informed of status and significant problems.

Western Governors University is hiring a Software Engineer II (Salesforce) to join our team onsite in Phoenix, AZ.

This person will drive the development and optimization of Salesforce applications and integrations. This role involves designing, building, testing, and maintaining CRM software systems while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, and related web technologies (e.g., Java, REST, XML).
Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance performance for 24/7 systems.
Integrate third-party products and legacy systems.
Translate business requirements into functional software solutions.
Provide technical leadership in Agile team environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

4+ years of relevant experience; advanced degrees may reduce the required experience.
Expertise in Salesforce (Apex, SOQL, Visualforce) and web services (REST/SOAP).
Proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, CSS, HTML).
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and communication skills.
Take turns on a rotating on-call shift to monitor and respond to critical production issues outside of normal work hours.

Preferred Skills:

Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer certifications.
Experience with Copado and tools like Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Jira, and Agile methodologies.
Knowledge of Mulesoft, Marketo, SQL, Oracle, Education Cloud, and integration middleware.

To explore more about our company and what makes working here special, visit our website at https://www.wgu.edu/about.html. To view current career opportunities and apply, please visit https://www.wgu.edu/about/careers.html.

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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.

Original Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Western Governors University is hiring a Software Engineer II (Salesforce) to join our team onsite in Phoenix, AZ.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, and related web technologies (e.g., Java, REST, XML).
Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance performance for 24/7 systems.
Integrate third-party products and legacy systems.
Translate business requirements into functional software solutions.
Provide technical leadership in Agile team environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

4+ years of relevant experience; advanced degrees may reduce the required experience.
Expertise in Salesforce (Apex, SOQL, Visualforce) and web services (REST/SOAP).
Proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, CSS, HTML).
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and communication skills.
Take turns on a rotating on-call shift to monitor and respond to critical production issues outside of normal work hours.

Preferred Skills:

Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer certifications.
Experience with Copado and tools like Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Jira, and Agile methodologies.
Knowledge of Mulesoft, Marketo, SQL, Oracle, Education Cloud, and integration middleware.

#LI-VB1

#D&I

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.

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