The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) is seeking a Salesforce developer on a contingent contractual hourly basis for a variety of projects. This position is assisting our Salesforce team with design, development, testing, and deployment of custom apps. The best candidate will be a highly technical professional experienced in web application development. Candidates should have extensive development experience with the Salesforce platform and data ETL tools.
Build custom application forms using Form Assembly • Leverage the Salesforce provided Application Programming Interface • Perform data imports and utilize tools to maintain data integrity • Create, manage, and document complex workflow rules, data validation, and system triggers • Understand business requirements and create functional prototypes to address the business needs • Follow established Salesforce development standards and best practices • Participate in project team meetings and communicate effectively with business and technical team members and stakeholders, • Reporting project status as required • Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3+ years of software development experience, ideally in a consulting environment • Active Salesforce.com Admin/Developer Trailhead Badge or Certification • 2+ years of experience developing on the Force.com platform and/or FormAssembly • Proficiency in using native Salesforce data loader tools • Familiar with programming using Salesforce SFDC, Force.com, Java, JavaScript, or XML and their use in the development of CRM solutions • Strong technical design skills and an ability to deliver customer-driven solutions • Deliver results on time and produce high quality deliverables • Proficient on programming best practices, design patterns and design trade-offs on internet and cloud-based platform • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without limitation

Experience working in higher education • Project management experience • Previous custom development experience in implementing other technologies

Hourly Rate: $50.00

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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