Salesforce Developer - Programmer/Analyst

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State IT is currently seeking a Salesforce Developer to support the University’s Salesforce Health Cloud initiative. The Salesforce Developer's primary responsibilities will be collaborating with the Salesforce application administrators and other team members to analyze, design, develop, test, debug, install, implement and support the Salesforce platform and associated integrations and/or applications. This role requires a strong knowledge of software development and design; experience working to develop and deploy custom Salesforce applications; creation of business logic and custom interfaces using programmatic capabilities. The Developer will work with stakeholders and users to analyze requirements, determine scope, and participate in project planning efforts; monitor the platform and applications; and work with units to ensure the service is meeting service level agreements (SLA). The Developer will also build and maintain integrations and ensure all University best practices and policies are followed. 

The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States, fully in-person at our University Park Campus, or in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.

Primary duties will include:

• Serving as an application developer for the Salesforce platform

• Using guidance from business units and/or team members to create and maintain solution design specifications for new functionality and to enhance/fix existing functionality

• Designing and implementing Salesforce integrations with external applications and systems

• Working with functional units and technical teams to define and document development requirements while also assisting with training and documentation

Skills and Education:

• Previous Salesforce experience required

• Ability to interact with business units and coworkers in a positive and proactive manner

• Exceptional writing and communication skills

• Experience in higher education preferred

• Salesforce certifications preferred

• Experience with Agile/Scrum project management methodologies preferred

This position will be filled at a level 2 or level 3, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires an Associate's degree or higher plus 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements

Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.

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University Park Campus, PA

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
  

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State IT is currently seeking a Salesforce Developer to support the University’s Salesforce Health Cloud initiative. The Salesforce Developer's primary responsibilities will be collaborating with the Salesforce application administrators and other team members to analyze, design, develop, test, debug, install, implement and support the Salesforce platform and associated integrations and/or applications. This role requires a strong knowledge of software development and design; experience working to develop and deploy custom Salesforce applications; creation of business logic and custom interfaces using programmatic capabilities. The Developer will work with stakeholders and users to analyze requirements, determine scope, and participate in project planning efforts; monitor the platform and applications; and work with units to ensure the service is meeting service level agreements (SLA). The Developer will also build and maintain integrations and ensure all University best practices and policies are followed. 

The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States, fully in-person at our University Park Campus, or in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.

Primary duties will include:

• Serving as an application developer for the Salesforce platform

• Using guidance from business units and/or team members to create and maintain solution design specifications for new functionality and to enhance/fix existing functionality

• Designing and implementing Salesforce integrations with external applications and systems

• Working with functional units and technical teams to define and document development requirements while also assisting with training and documentation

Skills and Education:

• Previous Salesforce experience required

• Ability to interact with business units and coworkers in a positive and proactive manner

• Exceptional writing and communication skills

• Experience in higher education preferred

• Salesforce certifications preferred

• Experience with Agile/Scrum project management methodologies preferred

This position will be filled at a level 2 or level 3, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires an Associate's degree or higher plus 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements

Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

University Park, PA

University Park Campus, PA

University Park, PA

,