New Jersey Department of Education
Sales Force Developer (Project Specialist)
New Jersey Department of Education, Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628
Notice of Vacancy
Reference Number : DOE-025-25 Title : Sales Force Developer (Project Specialist) Range/Title Code : P98/60005 Salary : $88,529.64 - $130,338.54 Position Number:
093541 Issue Date : August 22, 2025 Closing Date : September 19, 2025 Core Hours of Operation
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location : Trenton, New Jersey Division : Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology
Description
The Sales Force Developer will collaborate with program offices, business analysts, and other IT staff to ensure functional and technical requirements are translated into scalable and maintainable Salesforce solutions. The role requires hands-on experience with declarative tools, Apex, Lightning Web Components, and third-party integrations, with a focus on security, version control, and automation pipelines. This position is housed within the Office of Information Technology, which provides technical leadership, innovation, and support across the Department. The Salesforce Developer will support enterprise platforms used for certification, and other program operations that impact educators, districts, and internal staff.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience
Minimum of 7 years of Salesforce development experience, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, and API integrations.
Preferred Education/Experience
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification; Platform Developer II or other relevant certifications (Admin, App Builder, etc.) preferred. Experience working with Salesforce DevOps tools (e.g., Copado), version control systems (e.g., GitHub), and automated deployment pipelines. Strong understanding of Salesforce security model, role-based access, and integration with other enterprise/cloud platforms, such as AWS, data warehouses, and third-party identity providers. Experience with backup/recovery platforms such as Commvault or similar tools is a plus. The ability to troubleshoot platform issues, develop reusable components, and document system changes for future support.
Employee Benefits
As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • Pension • Deferred Compensation • Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Tuition Reimbursement* • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA) • 13 paid holidays • Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days) • Telework* • Alternate Work Week Program*
*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Open to the Following
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Interested candidates may apply via:
https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/
.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.
EOE/AA Statement
The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Reference Number : DOE-025-25 Title : Sales Force Developer (Project Specialist) Range/Title Code : P98/60005 Salary : $88,529.64 - $130,338.54 Position Number:
093541 Issue Date : August 22, 2025 Closing Date : September 19, 2025 Core Hours of Operation
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location : Trenton, New Jersey Division : Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology
Description
The Sales Force Developer will collaborate with program offices, business analysts, and other IT staff to ensure functional and technical requirements are translated into scalable and maintainable Salesforce solutions. The role requires hands-on experience with declarative tools, Apex, Lightning Web Components, and third-party integrations, with a focus on security, version control, and automation pipelines. This position is housed within the Office of Information Technology, which provides technical leadership, innovation, and support across the Department. The Salesforce Developer will support enterprise platforms used for certification, and other program operations that impact educators, districts, and internal staff.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience
Minimum of 7 years of Salesforce development experience, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, and API integrations.
Preferred Education/Experience
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification; Platform Developer II or other relevant certifications (Admin, App Builder, etc.) preferred. Experience working with Salesforce DevOps tools (e.g., Copado), version control systems (e.g., GitHub), and automated deployment pipelines. Strong understanding of Salesforce security model, role-based access, and integration with other enterprise/cloud platforms, such as AWS, data warehouses, and third-party identity providers. Experience with backup/recovery platforms such as Commvault or similar tools is a plus. The ability to troubleshoot platform issues, develop reusable components, and document system changes for future support.
Employee Benefits
As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • Pension • Deferred Compensation • Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Tuition Reimbursement* • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA) • 13 paid holidays • Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days) • Telework* • Alternate Work Week Program*
*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Open to the Following
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Interested candidates may apply via:
https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/
.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.
EOE/AA Statement
The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.