Salesforce Development & Data Systems Associate (Contractor)
19 days ago
Sacramento
Job Description Ideal for recent undergraduate or graduate-level candidates with Salesforce back-end development experience. Position Summary The Salesforce Development & Data Systems Associate provides technical support for the design, maintenance, and enhancement of Umoja’s Salesforce infrastructure. This role is focused on Salesforce back-end development, data architecture, and database management, supporting program operations and reporting needs across the organization. This position is ideal for a Salesforce-certified professional who wants real-world experience building and maintaining production of Salesforce systems in a mission-driven environment. The Associate will work closely with the Research & Evaluation team and program staff to ensure data systems are accurate, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs. Key Responsibilities: Salesforce & Systems Development (75%) • Support the development and maintenance of Salesforce back-end architecture, including objects, fields, relationships, validation rules, and automation (Flows, Process Builder, or Apex as appropriate)., • Assist in managing Salesforce data models, user permissions, profiles, and roles., • Build and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and data views to support internal reporting needs., • Support Salesforce integrations, imports, exports, and data syncing processes., • Perform data cleaning, deduplication, and integrity checks within Salesforce., • Document system configurations, workflows, and data standards., • Respond to internal Salesforce system requests, troubleshooting issues, and resolving data errors., • Support database management tasks using Excel, Google Sheets, or other data tools., • Assist with file uploads, structured data submissions, and quality assurance checks., • Provide technical support for related systems such as campus portals or data submission platforms. Work Expectations • 20–25 hours per week., • Approximately 50% in-office, with some flexibility., • Reports directly to the Senior Manager of Research & Evaluation. What This Role Offers • Hands-on experience building and managing real-world Salesforce systems., • Opportunity to deepen Salesforce development and data architecture skills., • Exposure to statewide higher-education and equity-focused initiatives., • A supportive environment for early-career technical professionals to grow., • Meaningful work that directly supports student success and institutional change. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree required; graduate-level students or master’s degree holders welcome., • Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform Developer I certification strongly preferred (required for hire or within first 3–6 months)., • Hands-on experience with Salesforce back-end configuration and development (academic, internship, or professional experience acceptable)., • Knowledge of database concepts (relational databases, data normalization, data integrity)., • Experience with data tools such as Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with SQL or other database tools is a plus., • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage technical tasks independently., • Clear communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders. Hourly rate based on experience: $25–$30/hour. This is a 1099 Contractor position, no benefits offered.