Senior Software Engineer- Salesforce

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 410Job DescriptionSalesforce Software EngineerAt WGU, technology plays a critical role in helping us deliver exceptional experiences for students, faculty, and staff. As a Salesforce Software Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize Salesforce solutions that support key business initiatives while helping drive innovation across our CRM ecosystem.What You'll DoDevelop and maintain Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, and related web technologies.Design, build, test, and support Salesforce integrations with third-party products and legacy systems.Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance across highly available 24/7 systems.Translate business requirements into scalable, functional software solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.Participate in Agile development practices, including planning, estimation, testing, and continuous improvement.Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members while promoting engineering best practices.What You'll Bring6+ years of experience developing Salesforce solutions using Apex, SOQL, and Visualforce.6+ years of experience working with web services and integrations, including REST and SOAP APIs.Proficiency with front-end technologies including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.Ability to work effectively in Agile development environments.Bonus PointsSalesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certifications.Experience with Copado, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Jira, and Agile delivery methodologies.Knowledge of MuleSoft, Marketo, SQL, Oracle, Education Cloud, and integration middleware.What to ExpectAt WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.Introductory callHiring manager interviewTechnical team interviewWork LocationThis is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Phoenix, Arizona office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.Visa SponsorshipWhile we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.Travel RequirementThis 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.#LI-AW2Position & Application DetailsFull-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 InformationDisclaimer: 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 View email address on us.fitly.work Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.SummaryLocation: Phoenix, AZType: Full time