IT Applications Designer II

Designs, develops, tests and implements complex enterprise applications software including client, server and middleware. This includes designing and building complex algorithms and data structures and application performance monitoring and tuning., 1. Creates complex software design at the component level based on the application architecture and the detailed business requirements.

1. Develops complex algorithms and data structures
2. Assists with the translation of logical data design to physical database design
3. Develops strategies for the monitoring, preventive maintenance and disaster recovery of complex applications
4. Serves as technical expert in one or more applications within a portfolio
5. Ensures that solution designs meet requirements for scalability, performance and quality in accordance with negotiated service level agreements
6. Participates in the assessment and resolution of complex software defects
7. Assists project management with the development of work breakdown structures, project plans and skills required to develop and implement applications
8. Participates in design reviews for implementation projects
9. Conducts technical evaluations
10. Leads the review, business case development and implementation of software development tools, methodology and software development standards
11. Understands IS Security measures and current standards, practices and technology
12. Serves as liaison with suppliers for sustaining activities
13. Assists with evaluation and recommendations regarding purchased software packages, and supporting services
14. Supports management in recruiting and hiring
15. Using knowledge of technology and existing systems, mentors junior staff on building and maintaining application systems

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or relevant curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Eight (8) years of experience as an IT professional with broad experience across multiple IT disciplines

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable):

• Salesforce development experience, including Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and APIs
• Salesforce Revenue Cloud and/or Salesforce CPQ implementations
• Strong Apex and LWC development skills
• Quote-to-Cash business process knowledge
• Complex pricing, product configuration, guided selling, approval processes and quote templates experience
• Experience integrating Salesforce with ERP, billing, finance, or other enterprise applications
• Knowledge of Salesforce DevOps practices, including source control, CI/CD, testing, and deployment automation
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable Salesforce solutions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with Sales, Finance, Operations, and IT stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

• AI use
• Mulesoft integration experience
• Salesforce Platform Developer I or II Certification
• Salesforce CPQ Specialist Certification
• Experience with Salesforce Billing, Revenue Cloud Advanced, or subscription-based business models
• Experience working in Agile development environments

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication
• Strong sense of urgency, 1. Expert in one or more software development languages 2. IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) exposure is desired 3. Solid understanding of system lifecycle methodologies, software development tools and standards 4. Experience working in teams 5. Proficiency with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) desired 6. Proficiency with MS Office 7. Ability to solve problems quickly and completely. Ability to identify tasks which require automation 8. Strong inter-personal and communication skills; must be capable of explaining complex procedures in writing or verbally 9. Must be able to write proposals and make presentations to internal customers and professional peers 10. Provides technical direction for application development teams 11. A Masters degree may be used to offset one year of experience; PhD may offset two years of experience

NOTE: A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.