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About USAC

Since 1982, USAC has been a U.S.-based, nonprofit, universityaffiliated study abroad organization. Weoperateprograms in 26 countries and partner with hundreds of U.S. institutions toprovide meaningful international learning opportunities for college, university, and community college students. We are committed to recruiting andretainingexceptional professionals - individuals who are energetic, dependable, dedicated, adaptable, and who believe deeply in the value of international education and thrive in a dynamic environment.

We seek team-oriented individuals who share our passion for global learning and demonstrate a strong work ethic.At USAC, our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do. They are not simply statements on paper - they shape our goals, inform our daily work, and reflect the qualities we expect within our community.

Our vision: A world where differences are appreciated and respected.

Our mission: To inspire international learning and engaged global citizenship through affordable, culturally authentic academic experiences.

Our values: Authenticity, Adaptability, Collaboration, Dedication, Diversity, Excellence, Integrity, and Impact.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilledSeniorSalesforce Developerwho
is responsible fordesigning, implementing, and managing Salesforce solutions, integrating third-party applications, and providing technical leadership tootherdevelopers.The ideal candidate will have strong technicalexpertisein Salesforce development, a deep understanding of CRM processes, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.This position reports to theManager ofSoftware Development.

Position Type & Expected Hoursof Work

This is a full-time, exempt position and will be paid on a salary basis. Hybrid and remote options are available. Qualified U.S. applicants are encouraged to apply.

GeneralResponsibilities

• Design and develop custom applications, integrations, and workflows on the Salesforce platform, with a focus on Education Cloud features.

• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers,code review,ensuring adherence to best practices in coding and system architecture.

• Customize Salesforce objects, fields, page layouts, and record types to meet business requirements.

• DevelopApexclasses, triggers,Visualforcepages, andLightning Web Components(LWC)andOmnistudiocomponents.

• Implement andmaintainAPIintegrations between Salesforce and external systems.

• Writeandmaintainunit testsand troubleshoot issues to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Maintain documentation for configurations, customizations, and integrations.

• Stay updated on Salesforce releases and best practices tooptimizeandmaintainsystem performance.

• Troubleshooting and resolving application issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  

• Provisioning sandboxes,source control (GitHub),managingCI/CD pipelines and deployments.

Requirements

• ProficiencyinApex,Visualforce,Lightning Web Components (LWC).

• Strong understanding ofSalesforce architecture,data model, andsecurity model.

• Experience withSalesforce APIs(REST/SOAP)

• Knowledge ofSOQLandSOSLqueries.

• Familiarity withFlows, triggers, and automations

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work in Agile environments and manage multiple priorities.

• Salesforce Platform Developer ICertification

• Experience withExperience Cloud

• Strong communicationand collaboration abilitiesto work effectively with stakeholders and team members.

• Ability tomanage complex security modelsandoversee data integritywithin the Salesforce environment.

PreferredSkills and Qualifications

• Certifications:

• Salesforce Platform Developer II

• Salesforce Administrator

• Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer

• Experience with:

• SalesforceEducation Cloud

• Omni Studio

• Integration tools (e.g.MuleSoft)

• Azure DevOps

Education and Experience

• Bachelor'sdegree incomputer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in Salesforce development and customization.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The duties of this job aremainly performedin a regular office environment with occasional small trips outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request toHR@usac.edu.