Senior Software Engineer- Salesforce

Senior Software Engineer

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 410

Pay Range: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. They communicate project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. 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.

Job Summary:

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:

• 6 plus years of experience 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.

Preferred Skills:

• Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I 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.

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