University of Maryland - College Park, MD
posted 4 months ago
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. This role is crucial in collaborating with UMD clients to understand their requirements and configure Salesforce solutions accordingly, ensuring thorough documentation throughout the process. The Salesforce Developer will work closely with Salesforce Admins to identify where custom code is necessary to meet business requirements, while prioritizing the use of Salesforce's out-of-the-box features whenever possible. Key duties of the position include building custom applications using Lightning Web Components, maintaining and improving existing applications, and troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise. The role also involves creating and managing workflows, automations, and system triggers, all while adhering to established development standards. The ideal candidate will possess experience in Salesforce development and will be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellent customer service. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid understanding of design patterns and coding best practices, particularly those necessary to avoid governor limits. This position is considered essential and may require the employee to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during major catastrophic events, weather emergencies, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services.