Senior Salesforce Engineer

If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Job Description

At WGU we are mission-driven. As a Senior Salesforce Engineer you will help advance the technology that powers access affordability and student success. You will shape innovative solutions strengthen our engineering standards and contribute to the technical excellence that supports learners nationwide.

What Youll Do

• Serve as a technical expert in Salesforce engineering contributing to design development testing and implementation of scalable solutions.

• Lead or consult on complex engineering efforts providing mentorship and guidance to engineers across the team.

• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into highquality designs and code identifying gaps risks and improvement opportunities.

• Communicate effectively across disciplines to resolve issues accelerate delivery and support organizational outcomes.

• Contribute to rapid identification and resolution of system problems to minimize downtime and restore services quickly.

• Apply sound engineering strategies to optimize testing efforts quality and implementation timelines.

• Support continuous improvement efforts across the team offering technical insights training recommendations and emerging technology guidance.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.

• 7 or more years of Salesforce and software development experience including Apex classes triggers batch jobs LWCs Aura and Salesforce APIs.

• Experience with Salesforce DX scratch orgs and CI/CD (Gearset Copado Jenkins).

• Experience with web technologies such as Java REST and integration tools (MuleSoft Boomi Workato).

• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS preferred; GCP or Azure acceptable).

• Technical experience with GIT SQL Spring/Spring Boot Java Angular 2 and AWS services.

• Strong understanding of SDLC models system design design patterns abstraction algorithms security and complexity.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage teams present solutions and manage expectations.

• Salesforce Platform Developer I and II certifications required.

Bonus Points

• Masters degree or PhD in a related field.

• Experience with IntelliJ or VS Code Jira Git.

• Experience with Agile or Scrum environments.

• Background in online higher education or distancelearning environments.

• Additional technical certifications.

Experience in Lieu of Education

• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered at the hiring managers discretion.

What to Expect

At WGU our mission drives everything we do including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations practical problem-solving and authentic collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected candidates will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide them through the process. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Interview Steps

• Introductory call

• Hiring manager interview

• Team interview

Work Location

This is a full-time in-office position at WGUs office in Salt Lake City Utah.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.