Western Governors University
Software Engineer- Salesforce
🇺🇸
Phoenix, AZ
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$96K - $144K
💻
Software Engineering
🗓️
May 29th, 2026
CRM
Python
Salesforce
Edtech.com's Summary
Western Governors University is hiring a Software Engineer- Salesforce. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Salesforce CRM solutions to support go-to-market teams by translating complex business requirements into effective Salesforce implementations and collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Operations within an agile 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.
- Configure Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud for evolving business needs.
- Create automation with Flow Builder, Process Builder, and Apex Triggers.
- Conduct code reviews and maintain high test coverage (≥ 80% Apex test coverage).
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical design.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly with clear communication.
- Participate in platform release management including sandbox management, deployments, and DevOps pipelines.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of professional Salesforce development experience.
- Preferred qualifications include Salesforce Platform Developer II or Administrator certifications, experience with Experience Cloud or Field Service Lightning, knowledge of Einstein Analytics/Tableau CRM, and programming experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript outside Salesforce.
- Compensation ranges from $95,900 to $143,800 annually.
- Position is full-time with benefits, eligible for bonuses and includes up to 20% travel, including company summits.
Software Engineer- 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 406Pay Range: $95,900.00 - $143,800.00
Grade: Technical 406Pay Range: $95,900.00 - $143,800.00
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Salesforce Engineer 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.
KSAs
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
- Equivalent relevant experience 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 hiring manager's discretion.
- 2 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience in a professional setting
- Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure
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.
- Active Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (or higher).
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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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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.
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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