Salesforce Developer (Systems Programmer/Developer III)State of South Carolina • United States
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Salesforce Developer (Systems Programmer/Developer III)
State of South Carolina
- United States
- United States
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$66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually Location :
Lexington County, SC Job Type:
Time Limited - Full-Time Job Number:
186441 Agency:
Department of Education Opening Date:
03/19/2026 Closing Date:
4/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code::
AM10 Position Number::
61107994 Normal Work Schedule::
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade:
TEC06 Hiring Range - Min.:
$66,400.00 Hiring Range - Max.:
$119,500.00 Opening Date:
03/19/2026 EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures::
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications. Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential. Job Purpose:
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), Office of Information Technology, seeks an experienced Salesforce Developer to support the design, development, and delivery of Salesforce-based solutions that serve students, educators, and school districts across the state. This role plays a critical part in SCDE's ongoing digital transformation initiative, enabling the agency to modernize its systems and improve service delivery to constituents statewide. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on Salesforce development expertise combined with a strong understanding of public sector workflows, data governance requirements, and integration with legacy education systems. This individual will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical leads to translate education program requirements into scalable, secure, and user-friendly Salesforce solutions.
Responsibilities: Design, develop, configure, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions supporting SCDE programs including student services, grants management, educator licensing, and compliance tracking. Develop and maintain custom Apex classes, triggers, Batch Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura components, Visualforce pages, and Flow/Process Builder automations. Architect and implement MuleSoft integration flows connecting Salesforce with SCDE legacy systems, state data warehouses, federal reporting platforms (e.g., EDFacts), and third-party education data providers. Ensure all solutions meet state and federal security, privacy, and compliance requirements including FERPA, IDEA, and SC state data governance policies. Participate in technical discovery sessions alongside product and platform leads, document business requirements, and translate them into detailed technical specifications. Manage high-volume data operations including data migrations, bulk imports/exports, and SOSL/SOQL optimization for large education datasets. Collaborate with the SCDE project management office, agency stakeholders, and vendor partners using Agile/Scrum methodologies. Conduct peer code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and uphold development standards and best practices across the Salesforce platform. Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for production Salesforce environments and assist in diagnosing and resolving platform issues. Stay current with Salesforce platform releases, evaluate new features for agency applicability, and recommend improvements to existing solutions. Work within established Salesforce platform standards, governance practices, and deployment processes to ensure consistency and long-term maintainability. This position is located in the Office of Information Technology. Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience or equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated capability. Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura, Visualforce, Batch Apex, SOSL, and SOQL. Experience building and maintaining MuleSoft integrations (Anypoint Platform) connecting Salesforce to external systems. Demonstrated experience with high-volume transaction environments and large-scale Salesforce data operations. Experience with Salesforce Flow, Process Builder, and declarative automation tools. Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical specifications and working solutions. Salesforce or MuleSoft certifications required, including Salesforce Platform Developer I; Platform Developer II, Platform App Builder, Integration Architect, MuleSoft Certified Developer (Level 1 or 2), or Application/System Architect also accepted. Experience working in a government, education, healthcare, or similarly regulated and compliance-driven environment preferred. Preferred: Experience with Salesforce Education Cloud, Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), or Public Sector Solutions; familiarity with K-12 student information systems (PowerSchool, Skyward, Infinite Campus); knowledge of EDFacts, IDEA, and Title I federal reporting requirements; experience with Copado or other Salesforce DevOps platforms. Additional Comments ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and a 401(k).
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs. Access to Salesforce and MuleSoft training resources and certification support.
Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01
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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
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Do you have a high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience or equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated capability.?
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Do you have experience with Salesforce Education Cloud, Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), or Public Sector Solutions; familiarity with K-12 student information systems (PowerSchool, Skyward, Infinite Campus); knowledge of EDFacts, IDEA, and Title I federal reporting requirements; experience with Copado or other Salesforce DevOps platforms?
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