Senior Salesforce Developer

Cornell University

Senior Salesforce Developer responsible for designing and implementing Salesforce solutions at eCornell. Collaborating with stakeholders and driving business efficiency through technical expertise.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,682 - $131,611 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce development and administration, including Apex, Visualforce, and Process Builders, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to deliver tailored technical solutions. Proven ability to manage complex data models and integrations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices.

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Salesforce AdministrationApex DevelopmentVisualforce DevelopmentProcess BuildersSalesforce Account Engagement

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Hard Skills

Salesforce DevelopmentApexVisualforceSOQLProcess BuildersData Validation ProtocolsAPI IntegrationsData ModelsSalesforce AdministrationChange Sets

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaborationMentorship

Tools & Technologies

SalesforcePardotLightning Component FrameworkAdvanced Form-Building SystemsReporting Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Salesforce EcosystemEnterprise Information ManagementDiversity and InclusionTechnical SupportStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Visualforce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement customized solutions within the Salesforce platform
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver high-quality technical solutions
Architect and implement Salesforce solutions leveraging Apex and Visualforce, while orchestrating enhancements to existing applications
Engineer robust data intake frameworks utilizing advanced form-building systems and API integrations
Design and execute comprehensive data validation protocols and automated workflow solutions
Spearhead the development and optimization of Process Builders and flows to streamline business operations
Conceptualize and implement complex data models aligned with organizational objectives
Oversee enterprise-wide Salesforce administration and governance
Direct user access management strategies, including security protocols, third-party integration oversight, and delivery of premium technical support
Establish and maintain seamless integrations between Salesforce and external enterprise systems
Champion industry best practices and architectural design patterns within the Salesforce ecosystem
Develop and maintain sophisticated reporting solutions to drive data-driven decision making
Transform business requirements into elegant technical solutions while maintaining architectural integrity
Foster collaborative relationships across organizational and academic technology teams while delivering compelling stakeholder presentations
Serve as principal technical authority for Salesforce initiatives while cultivating team expertise through mentorship
Facilitate cross-departmental alignment on enterprise information management strategies
Drive innovation through continuous evaluation of emerging Salesforce capabilities and implementation of strategic technical enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
7+ years proven experience in Salesforce administration, performing day-to-day administration and support and declarative development with custom objects, validation rules, process builders, flows, and other aspects of Salesforce business automation
5+ years proven experience as a Salesforce Developer including Visualforce, Apex, lightning component framework, and the SOQL query language, with a track record of successful project delivery
Experience with managing Salesforce Account Engagement (Pardot) marketing automation
Understanding of Salesforce development methodology, including using sandboxes and change sets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program