Software Engineer; Salesforce

Position: Staff Software Engineer (Salesforce)

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future, consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency‑based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student‑focused professionals.

Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

Salary Range

Grade:
Technical 411
Pay Range: $ - $

Job Description

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Role: Staff Software Engineer (Salesforce)

You’ll lead the evolution of WGU’s Salesforce ecosystem, shaping systems that power our student experience, enrollment processes, and operational excellence. This is a high‑impact role where your technical leadership will directly improve the lives of thousands of students.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering teams to deliver high‑quality Salesforce solutions on time and within budget
• Serve as a trusted technical expert across multiple Salesforce domains, guiding 12+ engineers and collaborating with architects, product, and project managers
• Enhance and evolve WGU’s Student Self‑Service Enrollment platform, a mission‑critical system supporting student access and enrollment
• Design resilient, secure, and scalable Salesforce solutions that integrate with WGU’s cloud ecosystem (AWS, Mule Soft, Informatica)
• Implement modern engineering practices to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to build cohesive, future‑ready systems
• Mentor engineers through coaching, technical reviews, and thought leadership

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise in Apex, Java, REST APIs, SOQL/SQL, Spring Boot, and integration tools like Mule Soft or Informatica (IICS)
• Experience designing for scalability, reliability, and performance in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead through influence
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences
• Understanding of Salesforce governor limits, development lifecycle, and best practices for CI/CD, testing, and security
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with Salesforce architecture or contact‑center integration (CTI, SIP/VoIP, IVRs)
• Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer I/II, JavaScript Developer I)
• Familiarity with higher education or SaaS‑based platforms at scale

Experience In Lieu Of Education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.

What To Expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem‑solving, and authentic collaboration.

Interview Process

Introductory call with a Talent Partner (30 minutes)

Interview with the hiring leader (45 minutes)

Technical team interview (1 hour)

Work Location

This is a full‑time, in‑office position at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Visa Sponsorship

WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this specific role.

Position & Application Details

This is a full‑time, regular position (40 standard weekly hours) eligible for bonuses and includes a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental healthcare, health savings account, flexible spending account, basic and voluntary life insurance, disability coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages, legal and identity theft coverage, retirement savings plan, wellbeing program, discounted WGU tuition, and flexible paid time off (no need for accrual), flexible paid sick time, 11 paid holidays, and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online. Internal WGU employees must apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer:
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all‑inclusive.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

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