Position Title: IT Salesforce Developer
Position #: JR105267
The University of Maryland, College
Park (UMD) is seeking a full-time Salesforce Developer to join the TerpEngage team. The Salesforce Developer will support the entire
development life cycle, including designing, developing, testing, and deploying Salesforce applications. They will collaborate with UMD
clients to understand requirements and configure Salesforce solutions, ensuring thorough documentation. This role will also work closely
with Salesforce admins and developers to identify where custom code is needed to satisfy business requirements, prioritizing the use of
Salesforce out-of-the-box features.
Key duties include building custom applications using Lightning Web Components, maintaining and
improving existing applications, and troubleshooting technical issues. The role also involves creating and managing workflows, automations,
and system triggers, while adhering to development standards.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at
the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to
help maintain the continuity of University services.**
**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for
extended periods.**
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional software development experience. Two (2) years of professional
software development on the Salesforce platform.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a
year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge
of Apex programming, including custom development of Lightning Web Components (LWC), Apex Triggers, Apex Batch/Schedulable/Queueable
interfaces, and system integrations using REST APIs. - Knowledge of the Salesforce development lifecycle using Agile methodology,
including deployment and packaging through tools such as Metadata API, Change Sets, Visual Studio Code, Ant, and GitHub. - Knowledge
of Salesforce and cloud-based coding best practices, including adherence to coding standards, avoidance of governor limits, and application
of design patterns and design trade-offs. - Skill in Lightning development projects, including custom development of Lightning Web
Components and pages, and creating Salesforce Lightning Communities from initial setup through deployment. - Skill in setting up and
managing version control systems and configuring integrated development environments. - Skill in writing unit tests that achieve
maximum code coverage and support system stability and performance. - Skill in creating clear and comprehensive technical design
documentation. - Skill in oral and written communication to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical
audiences. - Ability to translate functional and non-functional business requirements into technical system requirements within Sales
Cloud and/or Service Cloud. - Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve complex
business and technical problems. - Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws in the
execution of job responsibilities.
Preferences:
The ideal candidate will have the following Salesforce
experience.
- Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce solutions using Apex, including Lightning Web Components (LWC), Apex
Triggers, and Batch, Schedulable, and Queueable interfaces - Build and enhance Lightning experiences, including custom Lightning pages
and Lightning Communities - Develop and support integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST
APIs - Participate in the full Salesforce development lifecycle using Agile methodologies, including requirements analysis, design,
development, testing, deployment, and support - Deploy and package Salesforce solutions using tools such as Metadata API, Change Sets,
Visual Studio Code, Salesforce CLI, and Git - Configure and manage version control systems and development environments to support
team-based development - Apply Salesforce coding standards and best practices, including governor limit optimization, use of design
patterns, and evaluation of design trade-offs in cloud-based architectures - Write and maintain unit tests to ensure high code
coverage, system stability, and long-term maintainability - Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into
scalable technical solutions within Sales Cloud and Service Cloud - Produce and maintain technical design and system
documentation - Experience working in higher education
- Previous experience integrating Salesforce with other
technologies - Demonstrated experience with data integration using Informatica or similar ETL technologies is desirable.
Licenses/Certifications: Active Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (active as of start date)
Additional
Certifications: Any additional active Salesforce.com certifications include:
- Administrator
- Advanced
Administrator - Platform App Builder
- Platform Developer II
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up
to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move
objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close
visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive
reading.
Additional Job Details:
- Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of Three
References. Applications missing these materials will NOT be considered - Best Consideration Date:
11/13/2026 - Open Until Filled: Yes
- Salary Range: $105,680.00 -
$126,816.00
person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Visa Sponsorship Information: DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the
future. F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required: No. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission
website.
Department: DIT-Enterprise Planning and Continuous Improvement
Worker Sub-Type: Staff Contractual
(C2) (Fixed Term)
Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background
check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to
provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the
offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible
with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate
must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization
within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to
complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination
of employment.
EEO Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of
Policy.
