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WGU Corporation is hiring a Software Engineer II - Salesforce to design, develop, and maintain scalable CRM solutions supporting go-to-market teams. The role involves translating business requirements into robust Salesforce implementations, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring junior engineers within an agile development team.

Highlights

Design, develop, and deploy Salesforce customizations using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and SOQL/SOSL.
Build and maintain integrations with third-party systems via REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms.
Configure and optimize Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud based on evolving business needs.
Develop automation using Flow Builder, Process Builder, and Apex Triggers.
Conduct code reviews and maintain ≥80% Apex test coverage.
Translate requirements into technical design documents working with business analysts and stakeholders.
Experience in Salesforce DX, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Copado, Gearset).
Minimum 3 years of professional Salesforce development experience and Platform Developer I certification.
Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model, security, governor limits, and RESTful API integration patterns.
Compensation ranges between $116,000 and $174,100; includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and parental leave benefits.

Software Engineer II- Salesforce 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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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, collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations, and mentor junior engineers. You will work within an agile team committed to quality, automation, and continuous improvement.

KEY 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 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 (or higher).

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
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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.

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