Lead Salesforce Developer

Who We Are:The CU System Office of Advancement provides excellent customer service, strategy, expertise, and efficiency to our partners on CU’s campuses and at the University of Colorado Foundation. We support CU’s fundraising and engagement goals through advancement operations that include constituent research and development, data management, business intelligence, technical architecture, annual giving, planned giving, gift administration, marketing and communications, IT, budget and finance, and more. We believe that a healthy office culture is foundational to our success. We create this by bringing together a diverse team of colleagues and infusing our core values—Work Together, Think Big, Be Good and Have Fun—into our work every day. Position Summary:The Lead Salesforce Developer will be a key member of our technical Advancement CRM team, responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of custom code-based Salesforce solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, extensive hands-on development experience, and the ability to provide technical leadership to a team of administrators and analysts. The successful candidate will collaborate with various partners to collect requirements, design scalable solutions, and ensure consistency to Salesforce standard methodologies. Additionally, the Lead Salesforce Developer will play a crucial role in issue resolution and providing technical support for Salesforce applications, ensuring their continued success and efficiency within the organization. This position offers an outstanding chance to create a significant impact on our business processes and drive innovation through Salesforce technology. The Lead Salesforce Developer reports to the Assistant Director of CRM and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system. This position does not have managerial or HR responsivities.Where You Will Work:The CU System Office of Advancement follows a “flexibility first” approach to work that defines how we manage and make use of in-person time. As a fully remote position, this role will work remotely with the exception of four separate callback weeks per year— when all our colleagues are expected to be together in the office. During callback weeks, this role is expected to work from the CU System office at 1800 Grant St. in Denver, Colorado. Any additional in-office time will be determined by your manager. Diversity and Equity:The University of Colorado System Administration Office is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans.Duties & Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:Salesforce Development and Customization: - Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of custom Salesforce applications and solutions to meet business requirements. - Expertise in coding Apex (classes and triggers), Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce technologies to create scalable and efficient solutions.

Technical Leadership: - Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Salesforce administrators and analysts. - Mentor and coach peers to enhance their technical skills and understanding of Salesforce standard processes.

Architecture and Design: - Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable Salesforce solutions. - Collaborate with partners to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Integration and Data Management: - Integrate Salesforce with other enterprise systems using REST, SOAP, API, and other integration techniques. - Implement and optimize data migration and data integration processes.

Governance and Best Practices: - Ensure alignment to Salesforce development standard methodologies, coding standards, and security guidelines. - Oversee and perform code reviews to maintain code quality and identify areas for improvement. - Manage confidential, protected, and proprietary institution and client data, ensuring designs meet business compliance and security requirements.

Issue Resolution and Support: - Provide expert in-depth technical support for Salesforce applications. - Identify and resolve code-based Salesforce issues in a timely manner. - Work closely with end-users to understand and address their requirements and difficulties.

Growth & Development with Salesforce Trends: - Stay up to date with the latest Salesforce features, functionalities, and industry best processes. - Evaluate and recommend new technologies or tools that can enhance Salesforce development processes.

What We Offer:Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $125,000-$130,000.Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness. Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available. Minimum Qualifications:You must meet all minimum requirements listed at the time of application to be considered for this role. - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis) - Five (5) years’ experience as a Salesforce Developer, with a record of successful Salesforce project implementations. Experience to include Salesforce customization, configuration, and development using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce technologies.

Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the field of Computer Science, Information Systems, or related computing intensive field. - Seven (7) years’ equivalent experience as listed above - One (1) year of experience in a team lead or supervisory role, which may include assigning and reviewing the work of others, providing guidance to internal and external team members, and/or assisting management with performance reviews - Salesforce Developer Certification (Platform Developer I and Platform Developer II). - Salesforce Architect Certification or equivalent advanced certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:To be successful in this position, employees will need to know the following: - Proficient in working with Salesforce APIs, including SOAP and RESTful APIs for data integration and external system communication. - Experience in designing and implementing sophisticated Salesforce flows and approval processes. - Solid understanding of Salesforce configuration including custom objects, fields, formulas, validation rules, and page layouts. - Familiarity with Salesforce DX and version control systems for leading code deployments and continuous integration. - Expertise in optimizing Salesforce performance through query optimization, indexing, and caching strategies. - Ability to develop and maintain Salesforce Lightning Components, Aura Components, and LWC (Lightning Web Components). - Proficient in creating and running Salesforce Communities for customer and partner engagement.

How to Apply:For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application:1. A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess2. A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.Please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached. When to Apply:For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by February 14th. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position. Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered.Sponsorship Statement:We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Background Check Statement:The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.ADA Statement:We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: systemhr@cu.edu.