Senior Salesforce Developer

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

. Research, design, and communicate solution architecture approaches .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce architecture, development, and governance, with a strong focus on implementing best practices for security and performance optimization. Proficient in translating technical concepts for diverse audiences and managing project timelines in Agile environments.

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Salesforce Platform Developer I CertificationSalesforce Architecture KnowledgeApex ProgrammingSalesforce FlowCI/CD Practices

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Hard Skills

Salesforce DevelopmentApexLightning Web ComponentsSOQLREST/SOAP APIsSQLMetadata ManagementAutomated TestingData ModelingSalesforce DevOps

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringProblem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceVisioPowerPointSalesforce DXETL ToolsMiddleware ToolsTableauMulesoftData360FormAssembly

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification

Industry Keywords

Higher Education ExperienceSales and Service CloudEducation CloudSalesforce SSHUser Acceptance Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLMySQLOracleSOAPSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, design, and communicate solution architecture approaches
Develop proof of concepts and changes for release into preproduction and production environments
Peer review changes to ensure standards and best practices
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for release management and source control
Implement and maintain Salesforce security and governance best practices, including profiles, permission sets, permission set groups, sharing rules, role hierarchy, and field-level security
Create documentation and testing plans
Assist with User Acceptance Testing and release training
Provide troubleshooting and platform support
Gather and analyze business requirements to design scalable, effective solutions
Troubleshoot and optimize Salesforce system performance
Model data and structure Salesforce data efficiently
Monitor and analyze Salesforce implementation performance
Analyze user feedback and system interaction patterns to improve Salesforce feature usability
Anticipate challenges in system integrations or customizations
Work with administrators, stakeholders, and end-users to align technical solutions with business needs
Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Work in Agile or Scrum environments
Mentor and provide work direction to others
Manage tasks and timelines using project management methodologies
Adapt to and implement new Salesforce features and updates
Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Information Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of development experience
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification
Experience in Salesforce Student Success Hall, Education Cloud or Sales and Service Cloud
Comprehensive understanding of Salesforce architecture, features, and capabilities
Knowledge of Salesforce declarative tools, including Salesforce Flow
Knowledge of programmatic tools, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, and SOQL
Knowledge of integration techniques, including REST/SOAP APIs, middleware tools, and ETL processes
Experience with Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD and Salesforce DX
Knowledge of computing languages and platforms
Strong SQL skills
Knowledge of testing frameworks and automated testing tools
Knowledge of metadata management
Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or mySQL
Ability to utilize visualization and presentation tools such as Visio or PowerPoint
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring now or in the future sponsorship for an employment-based visa
Preferred: Higher Education Experience
Preferred: Additional Salesforce Developer Certifications
Preferred knowledge of Salesforce SSH, Education Cloud, Sales and Service Cloud, Data360, AgentForce, Voice Agent, Marketing Cloud, Mulesoft, Tableau, FormAssembly, Blackthorn, Snapet, and Appinium

Benefits

Comp & perks

UT market range: MR14
Employee access to career development and coaching
Continued education
Extensive development and training possibilities
Work-life balance support
Compensation and innovation leadership support
Flexible hybrid work arrangement