[Remote] Salesforce Developer (Higher Education)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zuri Group is a company dedicated to supporting nonprofit clients, and they are seeking a Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions tailored to the needs of higher education institutions and nonprofits. The role involves collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop customized solutions within the Salesforce platform to support critical business functions and meet project objectives, client requirements, and goalsCollaborate with the technical lead in the technical design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practicesDevelop and maintain relationships with clients and senior leadershipCollaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements and business needs in order to provide recommendations for technical specifications and solutionsIntentionally cultivate a collaborative environment that encourages creative problem solving from all involved partiesDevelop and maintain Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, Lightning components, and other custom codeIntegrate Salesforce with other systems and third-party applications using APIs and middlewareProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and other team membersConduct regular system audits and prepare for Salesforce releases, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptionTroubleshoot and resolve issues related to Salesforce applications and integrationsStay up-to-date with Salesforce advancements and industry trends to continuously improve our Salesforce environmentParticipate in pre-sales activities, including providing technical expertise and assisting with solution demonstrationsDevelop and implement reusable components and scalable solutions that can be adapted across multiple client projectsParticipate in our knowledge-sharing culture by contributing to internal documentation and best practicesSkillsMinimum of 3 years of experience as a Salesforce Developer in a nonprofit organization, higher education institution, or consultancy supporting nonprofitsSalesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II, and/or Salesforce Certified Application Architect, or Salesforce Certified System Architect are highly desirableStrong proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIsComfortability managing multiple projects at a time with fast turnaround timesExperience with data migration, integration tools, and ETL processes, including Mulesoft, Talend, Dell Boomi, etcExcitement for finding creative solutions to complex technical problemsExperience and willingness to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with your team and across teamsPassion for nonprofit and/or higher education work and a commitment to using technology for social goodKnowledge of nonprofit fundraising or higher education development/advancementMeticulous attention to detail, strict adherence to development standards, and a commitment to best practicesProactive and informed approach to managing client expectations, engaging with client leadership, and strategic direction of project teamsHighly analytical, technically proficient, and able to learn new environments, new tools, and software usageAbility to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and staff effectively and accurately through all levels of the agencyDemonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belongingExperience with one or more of the following Salesforce packaged solutions: ascend, Affinaquest, NonprofitCloud, NPSP, and/or EdCloudExperience with one or more of the following integration middleware solutions: Dell Boomi, Mulesoft, Workato, Talend, Jitterbit, Informatica, or SnaplogicExperience working with large non-profit or higher education organizations, with knowledge of applicable fundraising and business processesFamiliarity with advancement data governance best practices and compliance requirementsExperience with advancement-specific tools like Banner, Advance, BBCRM, Paciolan, GiveCampus Graduway, EverTrue, or iModulesExperience with Agile environments or knowledge of Agile best practicesExperience with managing projects in a consulting settingUnderstanding of environment management, release management, code versioning best practices, and deployment methodologiesWorking knowledge of JIRA or other task-management systemsBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance, some plans covered 100% by Zuri Group.Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution by Zuri Group on eligible plans.Basic Life Insurance provided by Zuri Group.Group plans for voluntary coverage including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Vision.401(k) Plan with 3% employer contribution.Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.Company cell-phone plans and work-from-home equipment.Wellness program and an emphasis on work-life balance.Continuing education time and reimbursement.Company OverviewZuri Group operates as a full-service nonprofit consulting and technology firm. It is a sub-organization of MissionWired. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Bend, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://zurigroup.com.