Who We Are:



System Administration, which also houses the Office of the President, is located in the uptown neighborhood of Denver with a few smaller offices located on the campuses. Many of our departments support the educational and research missions of the four University of Colorado campuses, but System Administration is not considered a campus. We provide diverse opportunities for professional development, innovation, and collaboration with talented staff and faculty. Learn more about CU System Administration.

The CU System Office of Advancement provides excellent customer service, strategy, expertise, and efficiency to our partners on CU’s campuses and at the University of Colorado Foundation. We support CU’s fundraising and engagement goals through advancement operations that include constituent research and development, data management, business intelligence, technical architecture, annual giving, planned giving, gift administration, marketing and communications, IT, budget and finance, and more. We believe that a healthy office culture is foundational to our success. We create this by bringing together a diverse team of colleagues and infusing our core values—Work Together, Think Big, Be Good and Have Fun—into our work every day. 

Position Summary:

The Lead Salesforce Developer will be a key member of our technical Advancement CRM team, responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of custom code-based Salesforce solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, extensive hands-on development experience, and the ability to provide technical leadership to a team of administrators and analysts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with various partners to collect requirements, design scalable solutions, and ensure consistency to Salesforce standard methodologies. Additionally, the Lead Salesforce Developer will play a crucial role in issue resolution and providing technical support for Salesforce applications, ensuring their continued success and efficiency within the organization. This position offers an outstanding chance to create a significant impact on our business processes and drive innovation through Salesforce technology.

The Lead Salesforce Developer reports to the Assistant Director of CRM and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system. This position does not have managerial or HR responsivities.



Where You Will Work:

The CU System Office of Advancement follows a “flexibility first” approach to work that defines how we manage and make use of in-person time. As a fully remote position, this role will work remotely with the exception of four separate callback weeks per year— when all our colleagues are expected to be together in the office. During callback weeks, this role is expected to work from the CU System office at 1800 Grant St. in Denver, Colorado. Any additional in-office time will be determined by your manager.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado System Administration Office is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Salesforce Development and Customization:

Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of custom Salesforce applications and solutions to meet business requirements.
Expertise in coding Apex (classes and triggers), Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce technologies to create scalable and efficient solutions.
Technical Leadership:

Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Salesforce administrators and analysts.
Mentor and coach peers to enhance their technical skills and understanding of Salesforce standard processes.
Architecture and Design:

Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable Salesforce solutions.
Collaborate with partners to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Integration and Data Management:

Integrate Salesforce with other enterprise systems using REST, SOAP, API, and other integration techniques.
Implement and optimize data migration and data integration processes.
Governance and Best Practices:

Ensure alignment to Salesforce development standard methodologies, coding standards, and security guidelines.
Oversee and perform code reviews to maintain code quality and identify areas for improvement.
Manage confidential, protected, and proprietary institution and client data, ensuring designs meet business compliance and security requirements.
Issue Resolution and Support:

Provide expert in-depth technical support for Salesforce applications.
Identify and resolve code-based Salesforce issues in a timely manner.
Work closely with end-users to understand and address their requirements and difficulties.
Growth & Development with Salesforce Trends:

Stay up to date with the latest Salesforce features, functionalities, and industry best processes.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies or tools that can enhance Salesforce development processes.


What We Offer:

Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $125,000-$130,000.

CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
4 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
Tuition Benefit of 9 waived credits for eligible courses on any CU campus per academic year for employees, as well as options for your dependents.
Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide.

Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)