Sr Salesforce Developer

Sr. level resource with specialized knowledge & experience in Salesforce solutions with strong emphasis on OmniStudio. Lead integration efforts of Salesforce & external systems, support enhancements, and serve as Sr tech resource within the team.


Note: This is a Hybrid position - 3 Days On-Site, 2 Days Remote - No Exceptions



Local candidates preferred who do not have to relocate

Overview

Under the direction of the Office of Information Technologyat the New Jersey Department of Education, the Senior Salesforce Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Salesforcesolutions with a strong emphasis on OmniStudio . This role will also leadintegration efforts between Salesforce and external systems, support ongoingenhancements, and serve as a senior technical resource within the team.

The developer will collaborate with program offices,evaluate user requests, document requirements, and deliver scalable solutionsthat meet business and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions using OmniStudio (FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors) .
• Configure, customize, and extend Salesforce declarative features to meet program office needs.
• Develop integrations using Salesforce Web Services APIs (SOAP, REST, Bulk API) and Metadata API.
• Create dashboards and reports in Salesforce to support program and executive decision-making.
• Retrieve and manipulate data from Oracle databases and integrate with external systems.
• Translate business requirements into functional/technical specifications and deliver working solutions.
• Lead design sessions, present design options, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Define and execute testing strategies; ensure compliance with security and performance standards.
• Execute deployments into production with accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate in an Agile team environment, participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups.
• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on Salesforce and OmniStudio best practices.
  
  

Success in this Role (First 6 12 Months)

• Deliver OmniStudio Solutions Build and deploy FlexCards, OmniScripts, DataRaptors, and Integration Procedures to streamline DOE program office processes.
• Support & Maintain Systems Provide ongoing development and support, ensuring features are delivered, bugs are fixed, and integrations with external systems remain stable.
• Lead by Example Serve as the senior Salesforce developer , guiding best practices in OmniStudio and Salesforce development, and mentoring team members.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience
Experience in Salesforce declarative environment (Flows, Validation, Process Builder)	Required	7	Years
Hand-on Salesforce configuration experience (objects, fields, layouts, security)	Required	7	Years
OmniStudio (FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors)	Required	5	Years
Experience with Salesforce Web Services APIs - Force.com SOAP and REST-based web service APIS, the BULK API	Required	7	Years
Experience with Metadata API	Highly desired	5	Years
Agile development experience	Required	5	Years
Ability to communicate ideas, concepts, and strategies to both technical and non-technical people	Required	7	Years
Requirements Documentation & Functional Specs	Required	7	Years
Vendor/Partner Integration Strategy Evaluation	Required	7	Years
Solution Design & Coding to Specification	Required	7	Years
System Landscape Definition & Gap Analysis	Required	7	Years
Ability to lead design sessions and communicate design options to clients	Required	7	Years
Testing Strategy & Execution	Required	7	Years
Deployment & Implementation Execution	Required	7	Years
Participate in a self directed team environment. Collaborate with project team members and QA on development, customer issues, and security req's.	Required	7	Years
Salesforce Dashboards & Reports	Required	5	Years
Experience retrieving data from Oracle Database	Required	5	Years
Experience in Public Sector Foundation	Desired	3	Years
Salesforce Developer or Admin Certifications	Required	0
Java / J2EE / Struts / JSP / JavaScript	Desired	5	Years