Salesforce Developer

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Salesforce Developer to design, build, and maintain Salesforce solutions within Advancement Services, centered on the Kindsight ascend package.

You will code with Apex and Lightning Web Components, leverage REST/SOAP integrations, and participate in structured release processes using modern tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
• Salesforce Platform Developer certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Salesforce solutions centered around Kognition Ascend package.
• Develop using Apex and Lightning Web Components; implement low-code/no-code patterns where appropriate.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and ensure secure, scalable implementations.
• Participate in release management using VS Code, GitHub, and Gearset CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure data models, sharing rules, and security controls meet governance standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

5+ years Salesforce development experience

Salesforce Certified Platform Developer

Tools

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

REST/SOAP APIs

VS Code

GitHub

Gearset

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG194823EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Salesforce Developer

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience and education

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm and other hours as needed to fulfill the duties of this position; flexible work arrangement available.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Advancement Services

About The Department

North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal, and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today it is the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 high-performing students, 8,000 pre-eminent faculty and staff and 300,000 alumni. NC State is known for its leadership in research, education, and service and as a research extensive university, is recognized for its strengths in science, engineering, and technology. The University consistently ranks among the top public national universities and one of the best values in higher education.

University Advancement

amplifies NC State’s local and global impact by nurturing lifelong relationships, championing philanthropy and strengthening the Wolfpack community. Led by Vice Chancellor Brian Sischo, UA fulfills its mission through the operations of four main units: University Development, which seeks and obtains philanthropic support; Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, which builds and fosters relationships and a culture of philanthropy with alumni and other constituencies; University Communications and Marketing, NC State’s dedicated communications agency; and Advancement Services, which provides information management and other key support functions to all University Advancement units.

Advancement Services

plays a vital role in advancing NC State University’s fundraising and engagement efforts through accurate data, innovative technology and exceptional service. The department delivers the systems, tools and insights that help the university build stronger relationships with alumni, donors and friends, ensuring every gift is managed with integrity and care. Comprising the offices of Advancement Information and Technology, Gifts and Records Management, and Donor Services, the Advancement Services oversees application development, reporting and analytics, gift acceptance and processing, donor records management, gift agreements, endowment reports and naming opportunities. It also manages the university’s advancement systems and data, including Kindsight Ascend on Salesforce CRM. Advancement Services works closely with Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, University Development, University Communications and the college and unit advancement offices to provide reliable information and forward-looking solutions that strengthen philanthropy and engagement across the university.

Advancement Services also leads data and systems governance for University Advancement, promoting the ethical, consistent and secure use of information in all fundraising and engagement activities. By combining operational excellence with a culture of collaboration and innovation, Advancement Services helps NC State make data-informed decisions that drive meaningful and lasting impact.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Salesforce Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining solutions across University Advancement’s Salesforce ecosystem centered around Kindsight’s ascend managed package. The role combines strong hands‑on software development, thoughtful technical design, adherence to best practices, and stewardship of code quality. The Salesforce Developer manages the full application development lifecycle, working with cross‑functional teams in the design, development, testing, and deployment of solutions. The ideal candidate brings their expertise to ensure solutions are reliable, secure, performant, and aligned with business and architectural standards. This role reports directly to the Director of Application Services within Advancements Services.

Other Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Architecture and Design

• Assess business requirements to drive architectural decisions, balancing Salesforce out-of-the-box features, third‑party AgentExchange products, and custom programmatic solutions.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs, specifications, and data flow diagrams using Salesforce best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and user story scoping sessions to provide guidance on solution patterns and platform capabilities.
• Work closely with administrators, solution/product owners, cross‑functional teams, business analysts, and other technical leads to refine requirements.

Development & Customization

• Develop and maintain scalable solutions using Apex, Lightning Web components (LWC), and advanced flow orchestration.
• Maximize the use of low‑code/no‑code capabilities to build a robust framework designed for sustainable scalability.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex system logs, trace execution paths, and resolve platform exceptions efficiently.
• Proven track record of delivering hands‑on Salesforce integration solutions, with deep technical proficiency in RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Build reusable components, utilities, and frameworks to accelerate development across the team.
• Monitor Apex jobs, integrations, and platform events for failures or performance issues.
• Stay updated with Salesforce platform releases and industry trends to recommend best practices and improvements.

Release Management & DevOps

• Participate in structured release processes using tools such as VS Code, GitHub, and Gearset CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain documentation for release processes, configurations, and technical implementation.
• Perform code merges and resolve conflicts during deployment to higher environments.
• Support DevOps processes, including branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment sequences.

Data Modeling, Mapping, and Transformation

• Design and maintenance of custom objects, fields, relationship, and record types.
• Ensure the data model supports scalability, reporting needs, and integration patterns.
• Implement sharing rules, permission sets, and role hierarchy strategies aligned with security requirements.
• Evaluate the impacts of scheme changes across automation, interactions, and UI components.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Write comprehensive unit tests with meaningful assertions and required code coverage.
• Support integration testing, regression testing, and UAT cycles.
• Validate performance, scalability, and error handling behavior to complex flows and Apex logic.
• Conducts bulk data testing and governor limits analysis to ensure code performs under the high-load periods.
• Participate in peer code reviews and enforce coding standards.

Compliance and Governance

• Adhere to enterprise security, data governance, data retention policies, and other compliance standards,
• Ensure all development follows established coding conventions and architectural guidelines.
• Maintain auditability through documentation, version control, and traceable deployment practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with preference in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field/discipline.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Salesforce development and configuration.
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer

Other Required Qualifications

• High proficiency in Apex developments, including classes, triggers, asynchronous processing, and integration callouts.
• Advanced experience in building Lightning Web Components (LWC) with reusable, modular design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Salesforce data models, including objects, relationships, and security controls.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST / SOAP APIs, platform events, and middleware tools within a hybrid cloud ecosystem.
• Experience with DevOps and source control solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II
• Familiarity with advancement/fundraising data sets, including biographic data workflows and fundraising‑related transactions.
• Familiarity with Kindsight ascend or AdvancementRM managed package.
• Experience in working within a hybrid ecosystem (cloud and on‑premise platforms).
• Experience in higher education and/or not‑for‑profit industry.

Required License(s) Or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

08/18/2026

Anticipated Close Date

8/31/2026; If posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Position Details

Position Number 00112258

Position Type EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE (1.0 = 40 hours/week)) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 085001 - Advancement Services

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.