Salesforce Developer

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Salesforce Developer


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Information Technology


Department
Enterprise Application Service


Overview


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Salesforce Developer for the Office of Information Technology. Under the direction of a Project Manager/Associate Director for Enterprise Application Services (EAS), provides analytical and programming support for Enrollment Management office and other university administrative and academic offices. This position serve as one of the platform developers for the enterprise Salesforce.com environment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Develops solutions within the Salesforce or CRM platform or software that integrates with Salesforce to meet stakeholder requirements for existing and new functionality.
• Works with project managers, business analysts and other developers to design, develop, test and deploy solutions including dashboards, interfaces, and integrations.
• Assists with necessary system upgrades in all Salesforce environments as well as testing all impacted areas and workflows.
• Works with our institutional management team to establish suitable processes to support administrative, development, and change management activities.
• Assists in training of new users, and grow the Salesforce.com skill set across the organization.
• Works with members of the user community to define and document development requirements.
• Assists with the evaluation, scope and completion of new development requests.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA
Exempt


Grade
31S


Salary Details

Minimum Salary
92722.000


Mid Range Salary
111839.000


Maximum Salary
133206.000


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time


Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50


Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement


Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.


Union Description
HPAE 5094


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Plus a minimum of 2 years relevant system development experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to build custom apps and objects, formula fields, workflows, custom views, and other content of intermediate complexity.
• Programming experience with SQL, SFDC toolkit, VisualForce, and Apex.
• Knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs.
• Ability to assess the impact of new requirements on all upstream and downstream applications, systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests, and manage laterally and upwards.
• Ability to work with changing priorities and with multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSS, Java, JavaScript, DHTML, HTML, XML, AJAX, jQuery.
• Experience with Agile development framework.
• Salesforce certification as Platform Developer 1.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Hybrid Position - required to be on site in Somerset, NJ 2 days per week.
• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Office environment.
• Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

• Multiple Vacancies.

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST0032


Posting Open Date
01/08/2026


Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Off Campus


City
Somerset


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: