Software Engineer , Salesforce, Yale School of Management

Department:
School of Management - IT

165 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut

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Overview

Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software programming applications. Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others.

Job Duties Assigned

• Act as a subject matter expert in Salesforce/ and its various integrated tools.
• Provide technical leadership for all aspects of YSOM's Salesforce footprint.
• Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to the Dev Ops team, offering guidance to leadership and departments in formulating long-term Salesforce application and development strategies.
• Lead the establishment and implementation of Salesforce programming standards and methodologies, aiming to enhance overall group efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Develop and employ best practices for Salesforce development.
• Design test protocols (classes), review test results, and make necessary adjustments. Liaise with vendors to resolve significant software issues.
• Design, analyze, code, test, debug, document and maintain moderately complex enterprise systems; develop enhancements that enable a positive end-user experience.
• Research, analyze, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle.
• Create and implement project specifications/plans for projects with straightforward inter-dependency with other systems and/or projects.
• Modify moderately complex application programs from detailed specifications.
• Develop and validate test routines and schedules, evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

Required

Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of information security concepts, principles, relevant tools, and standards.

2. Developed a nalytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

3. Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

4. Familiarity with systems analysis methods and techniques.

5. Previous experience working with Salesforce

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience or equivalent education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of information security concepts, principles, relevant tools, and standards. Developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Familiarity with systems analysis methods and techniques. Familiarity with project management skills.

Job Posting Date

10/15/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

GS-3

Compensation Grade Profile

GS-3k

Salary Range

$ - $

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

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