Junior Salesforce Developer

Job Posting Title:Junior Salesforce Developer

Position Type:Professional / Unclassified

Department:LSUAM Online - Strategic & Educational Technology (Kappie Mumphrey (00068483))

Work Location:Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center

Pay Grade:Professional

The ideal candidate for this role is a team player that has demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical resources. This role allows for either the application of existing Salesforce experience or the transfer of previous programming knowledge into the Salesforce ecosystem by quickly learning the Salesforce Platform. Being a self-motivated learner of new technologies or technology adjacent skills is a must. Existing Salesforce certifications or demonstrated success on Trailhead are looked upon very favorably.

Working closely with senior developers, manages the existing Salesforce platform, develops custom applications and performs unit testing using Salesforce.com APEX and Visualforce pages. 40%

Configures and maintains client Salesforce instances via declarative tools, including workflows, process builders, reports, dashboards, etc. 20%

Solicits and understands client technical requirements in order to configure and/or develop solutions in the Salesforce platform. 20%

Serves as backup to the Salesforce Admin. 10%

Effectively communicates with end users and management regarding project and request status. 10%

Bachelor's degree in a technically-related field with 1+ years of experience.

Specific Experience - Experience with Salesforce development throughout the full software development lifecycle; Experience in technical support of end users.

Bachelor's degree in technology and design-related field with 2+ years of experience.

Specific Experience - Experience with Salesforce development throughout the full software development lifecycle; Knowledge of Salesforce EDA and Pardot.

Analytical skills and attention to accuracy. Ability to work independently and collaborate professionally with diverse teams. Ability to self-prioritize tasks in a fast changing environment. Ability to interpret and apply university policies, State and Federal Regulations. Experience in Excel and other Word Office products.

Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume and (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Posting Date:April 27, 2021

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):May 11, 2021

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap . Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( [email protected] ).

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed [email protected]