Are you an experienced Salesforce developer looking to join an organization with a mission that matters? The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a senior Salesforce developer or architect that can join us and help develop systems that will support the agency as it delivers mobility and strives to enhance quality of life for all Texans. This position will lead internal and vendor development teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The right candidate will have a passion for customer service that shines through. Strong communication skills are key; we need someone that can not only provide hands-on keyboard but can also translate complex technical concepts into plain-old Texan speak. We offer a hybrid work schedule and have a beautiful campus where creativity can thrive. If this sound like something you've been looking for, apply today!

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs highly advanced computer systems analysis work in support of TxDOT District/Division information technology systems. Oversees work involving analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Oversees technical support and advice involving the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of projects/programs and/or systems. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates the development, implementation and maintenance of IT/IS architecture, processes, policies, standards, procedures and associated roles and responsibilities.
• Manages one or more projects and systems involving software development and life cycle.
• Oversees the evaluation of methods, tools, hardware and software used to improve the analysis, development, integration, implementation and maintenance of information systems.
• Serves as subject matter expert.
• Develop solutions, proof of concepts and optimizations of Salesforce platform
• Design and provide solution recommendations and roadmaps for service modernizations using Salesforce Platform, both out-of-box capabilities and customized solutions
• Develop architecture models depicting Salesforce solutions, along with service integrations, for service modernizations
• Design and implement security and permission models, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Develop and Configure Salesforce components: Lightening web components, Apex, Apex triggers, Apex web services, Apex flows, Apex APIs, app exchange and deployments
• Conduct code reviews for ongoing projects to ensure that code quality is at the highest level possible and appropriate design patterns are being used for Salesforce platform
• Coordinate closely with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and directly with customers to architect Salesforce solutions to meet business requirements
• Coordinates and/or tests and diagnoses systems to ensure critical requirements are met, to include but not limited to system interfaces.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes technical problems associated with local applications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline

Work Experience - *5 YEARS systems analysis, application systems support, or related work experience

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent)

Preferred Qualification:

• Certified Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect

Substitution

• Related experience and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Competencies

• Change control / Change Management
• Deployment of Salesforce Changes Sets and Test Code coverages
• Salesforce platform architecture, technical design, and best practices
• IT/IS software and hardware development methodologies and standards
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• Analytical and detailed oriented ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and emerging technologies
• Influencing a growing team while acting as a technical guide, being able to both speak conceptually and be comfortable doing hand on coding as well
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing computer programs/systems
• Troubleshooting computer systems
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information