Associate Software Developer

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The University of Utah is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Salesforce Developer to assist in building, customizing, and supporting Salesforce applications. This role offers hands-on experience with Salesforce technologies, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components, as the team migrates from a legacy organization to a new Education Cloud organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Basic understanding of Salesforce platform (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, etc.) and its features.
• Familiarity with Salesforce development tools, VS Code, Workbench, Dev Console, etc.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to diagram/document processes using tools such as LucidChart.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Ability to switch between multiple projects at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or related experience.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Salesforce certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and customization of Salesforce applications, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components.
• Work closely with the lead developer to implement solutions based on client requirements, including pair-programming sessions.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal functionality of Salesforce applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, QA, and clients, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of solutions.
• Assist in the integration of Salesforce with third-party applications and external systems.
• Maintain and support existing Salesforce applications and features, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with the latest Salesforce developments, tools, and technologies.

Benefits

• Participation in Utah Retirement Systems (URS) for eligible new hires.
• Potential for reasonable accommodations in the application process for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree