Job Description

Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Salesforce Developer to join our team. In this role, you will assist in building, customizing, and supporting Salesforce applications while gaining hands-on experience working with Salesforce technologies, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and more as we migrate from a legacy org to a new Education Cloud org.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in the development and customization of Salesforce applications, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components.
· Work closely, including pair-programming sessions, with the lead developer to implement solutions based on client requirements.
· 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. Be ready and willing to wear multiple “hats” and jump into admin tasks (flows, permissions, page layouts, experience sites, etc.) as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Requirements:

· 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.
· Able to diagram/document processes using tools such as LucidChart
· Eagerness to learn and grow within the Salesforce ecosystem.
· Able to switch between multiple projects at a time. We are a small team and as such, flexibility and adaptability are key to success here.

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s degree in Stem field or related experience
· Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
· Salesforce certified

Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu