Salesforce Application Administrator & Developer

Purdue for Life Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

22 vacation days per year

403(b) retirement plans

Health Savings Account

Employer funded dental and vision insurance

Tuition discounts for employees and dependents

Job summary

An educational foundation is looking for a Salesforce Application Administrator & Developer to enhance their Salesforce platform. This hybrid role requires proficiency in Apex and LWC, along with strong experience in managing integrations and meeting user requirements. Offering competitive benefits, including vacation days and tuition discounts. Candidates should be within driving distance to West Lafayette, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Salesforce development.
• Experience in building and managing custom integrations using Salesforce APIs.
• Proficiency in gathering and analyzing end-user requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive configuration and enhancement of Salesforce platform.
• Execute production deployments, ensuring quality assurance.
• Design scalable and secure custom solutions using Apex and LWC.
• Build and manage custom integrations using Salesforce APIs.
• Serve as strategic advisor on Salesforce capabilities.
• Lead moderately complex projects with clear milestones and outcomes.
• Stay updated on Salesforce releases and industry trends; evaluate new tools.

Skills

Apex programming

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

SOQL/SOSL

Salesforce APIs

Salesforce architecture

Agile development

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel to West Lafayette

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Flosum

Job description

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Description

*This position is hybrid with in-office days located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Candidates must be within reasonable drivable distance to Purdue University campus to be considered.

Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here.

Responsibilities

1. Drive the configuration and enhancement of the Salesforce platform, implementing scalable, maintainable solutions using declarative tools such as Flows, custom fields, page layouts, and approval processes.
2. Execute and manage the production deployments, ensuring quality assurance, documentation, and adherence to change management protocols.
3. Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure custom solutions using Apex (Classes, Triggers), Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce where declarative solutions are insufficient.
4. Build and manage custom integrations using Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP/Bulk), middleware platforms, and external data systems.
5. Serve as a strategic advisor on Salesforce capabilities and platform governance; maintain documentation for supported applications, integrations, and business processes.
6. Lead and execute medium, moderately complex projects independently, managing milestones and outcomes aligned with institutional strategies.
7. Stay abreast of Salesforce platform updates and industry trends; evaluate and recommend tools and features that enhance business capabilities.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

1. Proficiency with Apex programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
2. Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, and integration patterns.
3. Proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and translating end-user requirements into effective system capabilities and solutions.
4. Experience with Salesforce deployment tools such as Flosum and familiarity with Agile development and release management practices.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
7. Motivated and adaptable team player, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.
8. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
10. Must live within reasonable driving distance to West Lafayette, Indiana with the ability to travel into the office for team meetings.

Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary

1. Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field preferred.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience required in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure custom solutions using Apex (Classes, Triggers), Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce where declarative solutions are insufficient. As well as building and managing custom integrations using Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP/Bulk), middleware platforms, and external data systems.
3. Experience with Salesforce CRM required.
4. Experience at Purdue University or development experience preferred.

Job Level: Professional 3

Benefits Summary for eligible employees:

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
• Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
• 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
• Health Savings Account- earn up to $450 annually towards medical expenses.
• Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education