What We Are Looking For

Seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our Technology team as the Salesforce Development Architect.

Essential Functions

• Development Responsibilities

• Assist project team (PM, BA, SQA, etc.) in developing solutions that help achieve business and technical goals

• Perform Requirement/Solution Analysis

• Develop Project Plan

• Responsible for Project Staffing and Resource allocation

• Responsible for coordination of tasks between Engineering and other groups

• Responsible for the review and analysis of Engineering Solutions

• Provides development support during SQA/UAT

• Help design and architect the Salesforce Platform as used at NEP

• Ensures that solutions provided fit into the overall architecture

• Ensures that solutions provided are flexible, extensible, and scalable

• Develops and adapts quality software engineering processes that allow the team to provide solutions in our challenging environment within project constraints

• Provide support as needed to production systems ensuring that both internal and external customer needs are met

• Identify the risks and plan mitigation for the project(s)

• Communicate/escalate the project issues to leadership as appropriate

• Support University System and Department Goals

• Display a commitment to deliver systems in a timely manner according to business need

• Motivate staff to deliver quality projects within constraints

• Lead projects for technologies or systems that may lay outside your background

• Aggressively work to provide solutions to challenges as they arise

• Mentor and Coach team members as necessary

• Possess a positive and constructive attitude

• Evaluate team member performance

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Reasonable and consistent attendance to fulfill requirements of the position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience with Software Design and Architecture, especially within the Salesforce Platform

• Expert skill level with Apex, VisualForce, Lightning, and JavaScript

• Expert experience with database design concepts and use of SOQL, SOSL, and SQL

• Able to automate business processes using Salesforce automation tools, such as Process Builder, Workflows, Formulas, Flow, Assignment Rules and email Alerts

• Salesforce Developer Certification a plus

• Applies generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic, data manipulation, and customer user-friendly interfaces.

• Ensures effective inter- and intra-team communications.

• Participates in the deployment of new technology.

• Coordinates and collaborates with coworkers, internal customers, and other project team members

• Consults with end-users on system requirements; understands, recommends, and provides technical advice.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and maintains a positive, professional image

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and other applications in the Microsoft Office suite

Education and Experience

• Master's degree with focus in Computer Science or software development and two (2) years as a software developer/engineer required or Bachelor's degree with focus in Computer Science or Programming and four (4) years as a software developer.

• Experience in higher education preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• All skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications

Working Conditions

This position operates in a remote environment.