Functional Title: Senior Salesforce Developer Job Title: Programmer IV Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Software Development Res-Op Posting Number: 15549 Closing Date: 07/26/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $6,377.50- $10,785.83 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-26 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location:Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0673,2652,8846,8848,16KX,181X,182X,255A,255S,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,8K000,CT,CTR,CWT,CYB10
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Brief Job Description:

A Senior Salesforce Developer (Programmer IV) performs advanced (senior-level) Salesforce application development and serves as the Technical Lead in one or more projects to organize and review the work of other Salesforce developers. Work involves overseeing programming projects; analyzing proposed applications; and designing software solutions. Performs highly complex development work to oversee, analyze, design, develop, modify, test, implement and maintain applications. Works closely with the Application Development team, the Project Management team, and the DFPS Business Areas to develop and deliver world class applications. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

(35%) Works on highly complex applications to provide software development methods/techniques, establishes development standards (which include programming standards, documentation standards, and testing standards) to ensure the quality and maintainability of multiple IT projects.

• Performs design, development, deployment and maintenance of integration solutions using the Salesforce platform.
• Develops and maintains documentation such as technical design specifications and engineering best practices in accordance with agency Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) guidelines.
• Writes scalable and highly available code by following the design principles and software engineering best practices.
• Performs application development activities in a maintenance capacity as appropriate.

(35%) Collaborates with Application Development, DevOps, Project Management and Agency Program teams in the execution of enterprise level strategies and technical direction.

• Communicates with management and other team members in a timely and effective manner.
• Participates in project planning and project management activities to transform business requirements into technical requirements and specifications to carry out software development.
• Performs code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
• Participates in release management activities and monitors progress of release status for team.
• Oversees studies and the preparation of reports including study findings, recommendations, and instructions for proposed system implementations.

(25%) Provides technical leadership on projects and agency initiatives related to programming activities and may act as technical team lead to mentor junior level staff

• Identifies, investigates, and resolves production problems in a timely manner.
• Oversees and provides guidance in troubleshooting and solving problems relating to computer applications or systems.
• Participates in peer-code walk-throughs, ensures project schedules are met, and participates in project technical and functional design.
• Formulates logical descriptions of problems and devises optimum solutions.
• Coordinates and/or performs the research and analysis required for project proposals, software and systems modifications, and new projects.

(5%) Adheres to all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services HR policies and performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong Knowledge of Salesforce including Flow, LWC, Experience cloud/Community Portal and Apex.
• Strong governance and drive towards promotion of Salesforce best practices, guardrail adherence, API Delivery Model
• Fluency in Web Service Standards such as XML, REST, Strong understanding of RDBMS
• Knowledge of established and modern design patterns and application design.
• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design.
• Knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile development environment.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and development standards including programming standards, documentation standards, and testing standards to ensure the quality and maintainability of one or more applications.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools (Jira, Bitbucket) and processes.
• Knowledge of public/private/hybrid cloud technologies.
• Ability to work on relational databases and with PL/SQL components.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to any level of the organization in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to develop and guide integration and unit testing.
• Ability to lead the developers in project activities and project teams.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Visio, and Project) for completing requirements, design, project tracking and other documentation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following preferred:
• Knowledge of Litify and\or Conga CLM.
• Knowledge of MuleSoft API development.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0 and TAC Section 508.
• Knowledge of Moodle LMS Web application.
• Knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Oracle, Microsoft SQL, and MySQL databases including query writing and tuning.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Administration (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field is required. Work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• At least five (5) years of IT experience in software development.
• At least three (3) years leading in software development projects.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Salesforce development.
• Hands on experience and current skills in one or more areas: System Engineering, Application Development with Salesforce, Data Intelligence, Infrastructure Services, or Database.

Additional Information:

Applicants from outside Texas must be willing to relocate within 30 days of hire and must be willing to work at the Austin office when required.