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What's in it for you.
* Work with the latest tech and solutions
* Flexible working arrangement
Our client is embarking on a transformative initiative to enhance the student and stakeholder experience through innovative technology solutions. As part of this journey, they are seeking a Salesforce Tech Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Salesforce Education Cloud and significant experience working within or alongside higher education institutions. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying Salesforce-based solutions that support the full student lifecycle-from recruitment and admissions to student success and alumni engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping a digital campus experience and must demonstrate a strong foundation in solution architecture and a collaborative, education-focused mindset. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional who is passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic academic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the technical lead for the university's Salesforce initiatives, particularly those built on Education Cloud and EDA.
* Partner with campus units including Admissions, Student Services, Advancement, and Academic Affairs to gather requirements and deliver robust, user-centered solutions.
* Architect and develop scalable solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and declarative tools.
* Design integrations with university systems such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Financial Aid, and Identity Management platforms.
* Lead technical design reviews, ensure code quality through peer review, and oversee development best practices.
* Drive data migration strategies and system integrations, ensuring data consistency and compliance with university data governance policies.
* Mentor internal developers and partner with functional leads to support capacity building across the university.
* Contribute to the university's CRM governance model and help shape its long-term CRM strategy.
* Stay abreast of new Salesforce releases and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the university ecosystem.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
* At least 5 years of Salesforce development/architecture experience, with a minimum of 2 years on Education Cloud/EDA.
* Demonstrated experience leading Salesforce implementation projects in a university or higher education setting.
* Strong knowledge of higher education processes, including student recruitment, admissions, enrolment, advising, retention, and alumni relations.
* Proficiency in Salesforce development (Apex, LWC, SOQL) and experience with APIs and integration tools.
* Hands-on experience with integrations involving SIS platforms (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Ellucian) and LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Moodle).
Salesforce certifications such as:
* Salesforce Platform Developer I
* Application Architect or System Architect (preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with Salesforce Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud for student recruitment, or Advising/Success Hub.
* Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment and with DevOps tooling (CI/CD, Git, etc.).
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences in a higher ed environment.
* Commitment to inclusive excellence and understanding of how technology supports equity in education.
What's in it for you.
* Work with the latest tech and solutions
* Flexible working arrangement
Apply today to secure your interview! For more information, email Bini James at or call 9236 7708.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Education, Information Technology, and Marketing
* Industries
Higher Education
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