WGU is looking to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs and needs a Software Engineer II to drive the development and optimization of Salesforce applications and integrations.
Requirements
- Understanding of the processes associated with software development, including Planning, Measurement, Coding, Testing, Reuse, Tools, Abstraction, Algorithms, and Complexity, Security, and basic system understanding
- Ability to employ the tools and techniques related to an engineering discipline, such as database management, user interface development, inter-process communications, etc.
- Expertise in Salesforce (Apex, SOQL, Visualforce) and web services (REST/SOAP).
- Proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, CSS, HTML).
- Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and communication skills.
- Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certifications (preferred).
- Experience with Copado and tools like Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Jira, and Agile methodologies (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Acts as a contributing member in the assigned area within software engineering.
- Maintains accountability for the quality of services in their assigned area and the success of assigned projects for on-time, on-budget, and on-scoped delivery.
- Develop Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, and related web technologies (e.g., Java, REST, XML).
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance performance for 24/7 systems.
- Integrate third-party products and legacy systems.
- Translate business requirements into functional software solutions.
- Provide technical leadership in Agile team environments
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 6+ years of relevant experience; advanced degrees may reduce experience requirements.
- Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for the education degree requirements.
- Ability to contribute to a strong and cohesive team through professional interactions
- Ability to engage others at the right level and right time. Communicates effectively in group settings by knowing the audience, listening effectively, and being responsive.
