Arizona State University

Salesforce Developer

Arizona State University$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of Salesforce platform development experience
  • Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce APIs
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version control
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and agile methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable Salesforce solutions
  • Support modernization initiatives related to student engagement
  • Develop automation to improve operational efficiency
  • Integrate Salesforce with third-party applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technical solutions
  • Participate in architecture and roadmap planning
  • Ensure adherence to Salesforce best practices and governance

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Financial security programs
  • Retirement savings options
  • Family resources support
  • Tuition reduction for employees and dependents
  • Discounts on various services
Full Job Description

Job Profile:

Applications Developer 2

Job Family:

IT Applications

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$120,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Assists in design, development, and troubleshooting software and applications in support of establishing a sustainable institutional technological infrastructure.

Job Description:

Do you excel at Salesforce platform development? Are you passionate about automation, AI, and modern software delivery practices? Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment? Then apply today for this Salesforce Developer opportunity!

We are seeking a technically strong and solution-oriented Salesforce Developer to join our Product & UX Technology team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supporting strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency, automation, and AI-driven workflow modernization. You will have strong hands-on experience with Salesforce platform development, integrations, CI/CD automation, version control systems, and emerging AI-assisted development tools.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, administrators, analysts, and developers to deliver scalable and maintainable Salesforce solutions, so you need to be collaborative, proactive, and capable of communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, AZ.

Essential Duties:

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, Visualforce, SOQL, and Salesforce APIs.

  • Support modernization efforts for coaching and student engagement platforms within Salesforce.

  • Build and maintain automation solutions that reduce manual administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.

  • Develop integrations between Salesforce and third-party platforms using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware technologies.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.

  • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to long-term platform strategy and technical roadmap planning.

  • Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce deployments using modern DevOps practices.

  • Manage source control and branching strategies using Git-based repositories.

  • Work with AI-assisted development platforms and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to improve developer productivity and accelerate solution delivery.

  • Ensure adherence to Salesforce development best practices, security standards, and governance processes.

  • Perform code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and production support activities.

  • Create and maintain technical documentation related to system architecture, integrations, deployment processes, and application functionality.

  • Support Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.

  • Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, AZ.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

  • Strong experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Salesforce Flow, SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.

  • Experience working with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and enterprise Salesforce implementations.

  • Experience using Git-based version control systems such as GitHub or BitBucket and supporting CI/CD deployment pipelines.

  • Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools such as Salesforce DX, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Gearset, or Copado.

  • Experience integrating external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware technologies.

  • Demonstrated strong understanding of Salesforce security architecture, sharing rules, permission sets, and governance best practices.

  • Experience working with AI-assisted development tools and platforms including Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Salesforce MCP servers, and related MCP-based tooling.

  • Experience designing automation solutions, AI-enabled workflows, and scalable Salesforce architecture patterns.

  • Evidence of familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies along with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

  • Evidence of Salesforce Platform Developer I certification, additional Salesforce certifications and higher education experience preferred.

Desired Technical Skills:

  • Salesforce Platform Development

  • Apex

  • Lightning Web Components (LWC)

  • Salesforce Flow Automation

  • Salesforce DX (SFDX)

  • GitHub / BitBucket

  • CI/CD Pipeline Configuration

  • DevOps Automation

  • REST/SOAP APIs

  • AI-Assisted Development Tools

  • MCP Server Integrations

  • JavaScript

  • SQL/SOQL

  • Agile/Scrum

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

  • Describe your experience developing and deploying Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, integrations, and CI/CD pipelines. Please include examples of complex projects or automation solutions you have implemented.

  • This role involves supporting large-scale modernization and automation initiatives using Salesforce, AI-assisted development tools, and DevOps practices. Please describe your experience working with technologies such as GitHub/BitBucket, Salesforce DevOps tools, AI-assisted coding platforms (such as Claude Code, Codex, or GitHub Copilot), and enterprise integration workflows.

Salary & Benefits:

$100,000 – $120,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the to explore options.

  • Healthcare

  • Financial Security

  • Retirement

  • Family Resources

  • Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)

  • Discounts

Working Environment:

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$23578.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

About Arizona State University

Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research university with its main campus in Tempe, Arizona. It is one of the largest public universities in the United States by enrollment. ASU offers degree programs in more than 800 areas of study, including over 250 undergraduate majors and more than 120 graduate programs. ASU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity". ASU's athletic teams are called the Sun Devils and compete in the Pac-12 Conference. ASU has multiple campuses throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, with four regional campuses and several extension centers.
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