Entry Level Junior Software Developer Jobs in Athens, GA

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

U.S. Soccer is seeking a Junior Salesforce Developer to support the growth of our CRM solutions. This individual will join U.S. Soccer's growing product and technology team and contribute to the success of our Salesforce implementation and related technologies. This individual must have a strong mix of Salesforce declarative and Apex coding capabilities. This position reports to the Senior Salesforce Administrator. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Build new features and enhancements in Salesforce for ticket sales, customer service, advancement, partnership teams, and more
• Assist in testing, debugging, and deploying enhancements and new features following established change management processes
• Support data migrations, integrations, and data quality efforts, ensuring accuracy and consistency across many departments.
• Build and maintain Salesforce reports, dashboards, custom objects, and automations

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Salesforce administration and development
• Experience using project management software, such as JIRA
• Understanding of Sales Cloud and Service Cloud functionality; exposure to nonprofit/fundraising solutions (e.g., NPSP/NPC) preferred
• Familiarity with Apex, SOQL, Lightning components, and declarative tools (flows, validation rules, page layouts)
• Basic knowledge of data management, system integrations (e.g., APIs, middleware), and CRM best practices
• General knowledge of soccer
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Must be able to connect "micro" details to the "macro" vision and mission
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Desired Qualifications

• Salesforce Certified Administrator or similar certification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strategic hustle and work ethic with diversity of thought
• A background in, and passion for, soccer, sports and/or entertainment is preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, and priorities
• Collaborative, team-player with a results-driven mindset
• Strong problem-solving capabilities to address and resolve issues that face a growing company
• Creative thinker, self-starter with strong analytical skills

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.