Senior Salesforce Developer Architect

OUC - The Reliable One , is presently seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst (Salesforce Developer / Architect) to join the Technology division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a highly skilled, solutions-oriented Salesforce professional to serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for OUC’s Salesforce platform, driving the support and enhancement of multiple custom applications across operations, sales and marketing, customer service, billing, and meter-to-cash functions. We are seeking a collaborative, detail-driven problem solver with deep Salesforce development and platform expertise to architect, deliver, and continuously improve scalable, secure solutions while acting as the technical owner of the platform and its applications. In this role, you will design and implement Salesforce solutions, translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs, oversee testing and deployments, manage platform health and upgrades, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors. OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions. Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals. Click here to learn more about what we do. What you will do: Design, develop, and support custom Salesforce solutions, including Apex, automation, integrations, and data modelsServe as the technical owner of multiple Salesforce applications, ensuring platform stability, security, and scalabilityAnalyze system behavior and transaction flows to ensure accurate processing and reliable resultsTranslate business requirements into technical designs and participate in solution design discussionsWrite and execute unit and integration test plans; support deployments across Salesforce environmentsSupport Salesforce platform administration, including user access, licensing, environments, and troubleshootingParticipate in Salesforce upgrades, release readiness, testing, and production implementationsAssist in triaging and resolving Salesforce application production issues as per OUC’s service level agreement with various business units. The ideal candidate will have: Required / Core Capabilities Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience7+ years of software development experience using formal SDLC methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall) across multiple environments3+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience in a senior technical role (Salesforce Developer, Programmer Analyst, or Architect), including designing, developing, and supporting custom applications with Apex, integrations, automation, and data models.Strong experience with Salesforce platform administration, including user and license management, security model configuration, environment management, troubleshooting, and ongoing platform maintenanceWorking knowledge of Salesforce Trailhead, release readiness, and continuous learning aligned with Salesforce seasonal updatesExperience writing and executing unit and integration test plansFamiliarity with quality assurance methodologies, requirements documentation, and data analysis, as well as other IT disciplines such as data warehouses, BI tools, and enterprise systemsPreferred / Highly Desired Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Platform Developer, or Architect) strongly preferredExperience serving as a technical lead or solution architect for multiple Salesforce applicationsExposure to multiple Salesforce clouds (e.g., Government Cloud, Marketing Cloud, or similar enterprise implementations)Experience with commonly utilized develop technologies, including Lightning Web Components, Flow Builder, Apex and JAVA, SOQL/SQL.Experience integrating Salesforce with data warehouses, business intelligence tools, or enterprise systemsUtilities, government, or regulated-industry experience (Oracle CCB and Meter-to-Cash experience a plus)Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few: Competitive compensationLow-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement accountGenerous paid vacation, holidays, and sick timePaid parental leaveEducational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunitiesWellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilitiesAccess to family-oriented recreational areasPaid Conference and Training OpportunitiesHybrid work schedule Click Here To View Our Benefits Summary. Salary Range: $107,980 - $134,974 annually - commensurate with experience Location: “The Greenest Building in Downtown”- Reliable Plaza , 100 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801 Please see below a complete Job description for this position. Job Purpose: Serves as an expert-level resource for Salesforce cloud-based applications, leveraging structured system methodologies and advanced information technology to ensure optimal system performance. Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for system health, maintenance, and continuous improvements of corporate Salesforce applications. Develops and implements programmatic solutions ensuring adherence to business requirements and alignment with Salesforce and organizational best practices. Designs, tests, and validates solutions using defined test plans to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. Coordinates the implementation of new systems, system modifications, and problem resolutions. Collaborates with internal IT teams and external vendor representatives to deliver fully integrated Salesforce solutions to end-users. Primary Functions: Develop complex to highly complex code to support solution requirements and designs for assigned Salesforce cloud-based applications and related data sources;Investigate and analyze how the system processes transactions to determine if Salesforce functionality is configured correctly and produces accurate results;Provide complex to highly complex application analysis for Information Technology and business clients, and serve as a technical contact for Business Application Analysts requiring in-depth Salesforce expertise;Review Salesforce integrations and interfaces to ensure functionality is configured correctly and produces accurate results;Work on complex to highly complex business scenarios to ensure Salesforce processes transactions accurately;Participate in Salesforce platform upgrades, patching, testing, and production implementations; Technical Requirements: Working knowledge of many of the following, but not limited to Salesforce development, administration, and architecture:Salesforce Platform, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and other Salesforce cloud solutions as applicable (e.g., Government Cloud, Marketing Cloud);Developing structured test scenarios, test cases, and performing accurate testing with documented results;Developing complex structured queries using SOQL and SQL for accurate results;Researching and introducing new versions of platforms, tools, and applications including Salesforce seasonal releases;Network architectures, relational databases (Oracle and SQL Server), and client/server environments;Web services and integrations including REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms;Release management and code deployments;Quality assurance methodologies;Data warehouse and data mart concepts desired.Familiarity with, but not limited to, the following:Programming languages such as Apex, JavaScript, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SQL; Education / Certification / Years of Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience may be substituted.Minimum of seven (7) years of experience involving software development using formal software development methodologies, including:Minimum of three (3) years of in-depth core applications experience with Salesforce development, administration, and solution architecture. OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations . EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled #OUCIT