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Senior Salesforce Engineer

Western Governors University
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
3949 South 700 East (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
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. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. 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. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 410 Pay Range: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00 Job Description The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. They communicate project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. They maintain good working relationships with clients and staff. They write and maintains complete documentation. They support team members and ensures established goals and deadlines are met. They keep management informed of status and significant problems. At WGU, we are mission-driven. As a Senior Salesforce Engineer, you will help advance the technology that powers access, affordability, and student success. You will shape innovative solutions, strengthen our engineering standards, and contribute to the technical excellence that supports learners nationwide. What You'll Do Serve as a technical expert in Salesforce engineering, contributing to design, development, testing, and implementation of scalable solutions. Lead or consult on complex engineering efforts, providing mentorship and guidance to engineers across the team. Translate functional and non-functional requirements into highquality designs and code, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities. Communicate effectively across disciplines to resolve issues, accelerate delivery, and support organizational outcomes. Contribute to rapid identification and resolution of system problems to minimize downtime and restore services quickly. Apply sound engineering strategies to optimize testing efforts, quality, and implementation timelines. Support continuous improvement efforts across the team, offering technical insights, training recommendations, and emerging technology guidance. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 7 or more years of Salesforce and software development experience, including Apex classes, triggers, batch jobs, LWCs, Aura, and Salesforce APIs. Experience with Salesforce DX, scratch orgs, and CI/CD (Gearset, Copado, Jenkins). Experience with web technologies such as Java, REST, and integration tools (MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato). Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS preferred; GCP or Azure acceptable). Technical experience with GIT, SQL, Spring/Spring Boot, Java, Angular 2+, and AWS services. Strong understanding of SDLC models, system design, design patterns, abstraction, algorithms, security, and complexity. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage teams, present solutions, and manage expectations. Salesforce Platform Developer I and II certifications required. Bonus Points Master's degree or PhD in a related field. Experience with IntelliJ or VS Code, Jira, Git. Experience with Agile or Scrum environments. Background in online higher education or distancelearning environments. Additional technical certifications. Experience in Lieu of Education Equivalent relevant experience may be considered at the hiring manager's discretion. 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. We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected, candidates will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide them through the process. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully. Interview Steps Introductory call Hiring manager interview Team interview Work Location This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU's office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visa Sponsorship While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Position & Application Details Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and 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 for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave. How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to 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's not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.