Salesforce Developer

University of Wisconsin-Madison

• $90K — $105K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Green Bay, WI
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in computer science, information technology, or related field
  • 1 year of Salesforce CRM development experience or relevant certifications
  • Experience in software development and object-oriented programming
  • Proven project management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Implement data structure and systems performance strategies
  • Prepare detailed system design specifications for integration and upgrades
  • Maintain and troubleshoot applications, systems, or websites
  • Review application design specifications and enhance existing applications
  • Prepare program documentation and training requirements
  • Test and debug programs, preparing systems test data
  • Develop or modify technical specifications for moderately-complex projects

Benefits

  • Multiple health insurance options with low deductibles
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D options
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with immediate employer contributions
  • Paid leave benefits including holidays, personal holidays, and sick leave
  • Vacation days accrued based on years of service
Full Job Description
Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:
Salesforce Developer

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Software Engineer/Developer II

Job Duties:

Join UW-Green Bay as a Salesforce Developer and play a key role in advancing a university that is transforming lives through education, innovation, and community impact. This highly collaborative position partners with stakeholders across the institution to design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions that enhance the student, employee, and community experience. By leveraging technology to improve processes, strengthen relationships, and support data-informed decision-making, you will directly contribute to the University's strategic priorities of Digital Transformation, Student Success, Inclusivity, and Community Connections, while supporting a mission rooted in access, innovation, student success, and service to Northeast Wisconsin.

As a Salesforce Developer, you will gather requirements, design and deliver CRM applications and integrations, manage technology projects, provide training and support, and collaborate with stakeholders from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate embraces UW-Green Bay's values to Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude, bringing creativity, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning to every project. This is a one-year limited appointment with the possibility of a second-year extension, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a university where barriers are broken, opportunities are created, and Together, We Rise

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Implements data structure and systems performance strategies
  • Prepares detailed system design specifications for system integration and upgrades
  • Maintains and troubleshoots applications, systems, or websites
  • Reviews application design specifications, codes new applications, and makes enhancements to existing applications
  • Prepares program documentation and training requirements
  • Tests and debugs programs, and prepares systems test data
  • Develops or modifies technical specifications for moderately-complex projects using disciplined software development practices

Department:

IT Enterprise Apps & Int


Compensation:

Compensation range of $90000-$105000
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Required Qualifications:

  • All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. UW-Green Bay cannot sponsor an applicant for work authorization visas for this position, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions
  • BS/BA degree in computer science/engineering, information technology, or related field at the time of application
  • One year of demonstrated Salesforce CRM development experience and/or relevant certifications (Salesforce Platform Developer 1 or 2, UX/Strategy Designer, Salesforce Administrator, etc.)
  • Experience with software development and object-oriented programming
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects, tasks, and resources
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through verbal and written communication to various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three years of demonstrated Salesforce CRM development experience
  • Experience implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Blackthorn Event Registration solutions built on Salesforce
  • Experience working with Oracle Campus Solutions, Workday, or other Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Experience writing SQL queries, analyzing data, and utilizing report writing tools
  • Experience with related tools such as Form Assembly, Salesforce API development, Informatica, etc.
  • Experience with information security, compliance, and/or audit
  • Commitment to cultivating a work environment that embraces inclusion

Conditions of Appointment:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

This position may have the option to work on-campus, a hybrid schedule, or fully remote subject to approved telecommuting request.


Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.


How to Apply:

Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen.

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

  • Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
  • Resume


Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration, please submit full application materials by Tuesday October 13th, 2026.


Contact Information:

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Email: [email protected]


The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.  

 

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. 

Benefit Details 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. 

 

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. 

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. 

  • UW System Employee Benefits Brochure 

  • Total Compensation Estimator 

 

Employee Misconduct 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 

 

Confidentiality Statement  

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).  

 

Annual Security Report

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. 

 

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