Senior Salesforce Developer and Solution Architect

Harvard University - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Cambridge, MA

Educational Services

About the position

Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research, and administration. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines - and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused, and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment, we are looking for you! This is a fully benefited, full-time Harvard University position that has been through 6/30/26 at the latest. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding, university priorities, and satisfactory job performance. The Senior Salesforce Developer and Solution Architect is a member of a high-performing team that focuses on the development and implementation of a world-class online learning platform (LXP). This is an ideal opportunity to work at the intersection of online education and technical innovation, and in an organization that values creativity, collaboration, and diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The Senior Salesforce Developer and Solution Architect is part of a team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining multiple large components of the LXP platform while establishing and using industry-class software development practices and workflows. The Senior Salesforce Developer and Solution Architect will contribute to a culture of collaboration and openness within the team and with partners.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the software development life cycle.
• Research, design, and implement technical solutions in Salesforce to deliver business requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve and simplify applications portfolio and implement related enhancements.
• Contribute to the creation and maturing of best practices within the Salesforce platform.
• Act as a technical liaison to internal and external clients and mentor junior staff.
• Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies, and Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
• Platform Developer II level of knowledge in developing, testing, and deploying solutions as well as integrating with other systems using a variety of technologies.
• Experience developing complex, distributed platforms in Salesforce.
• Expert knowledge in one or more relevant development technologies such as Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Lightning, SQL, and SOQL.
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.
• Experience in using Salesforce DX for source-driven development and efficient CI/CD processes.
• Proficient in designing, configuring, and managing Salesforce Experience Cloud environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year, and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
• Child and elder/adult care resources including on-campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Competitive tuition assistance program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition reimbursement program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Programs and classes for professional development at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes, and pre-tax transit passes.