US Green Building Council

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HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT ---------------------------------------- As a Salesforce Developer, you will advance the mission of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) by owning the end-to-end design, development, and integration of Salesforce solutions. You’ll build with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, and SOQL/SOSL, manage source control and CI/[MH1] [MH2] CD in Azure DevOps, and implement and optimize integrations via REST/SOAP APIs and middleware (e.g., Alumio), following best practices for security, scalability, and resilience. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to align Salesforce with business processes, improve API usage, and contribute to USGBC’s data governance program by driving data quality, lineage, security, and compliance.   You’ll report to the V.P. Enterprise Architect and be part of a Technology team environment where your contributions will help shape impactful outcomes. You’ll work closely with teams like Membership, Operations, Marketing and Finance.   Key Responsibilities * Design and develop Apex, LWC, and Flow solutions for USGBC, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable implementations aligned to business requirements. * Integrate Salesforce with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs and middleware (e.g.Alumino), ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and performance. * Collaborate with Product, QA, and Data teams to refine requirements, validate test cases, and deliver features that optimize end-to-end business processes. * Analyze and optimize SOQL/SOSL queries and Apex performance using Developer Console and monitoring tools, reducing query costs and improving response times. * Support and maintain environments (Dev, QAS, Prod), coordinating releases, sandbox refreshes, and hotfixes to minimize downtime and deployment risk. * Provide technical guidance on architecture, security (profiles, permission sets, sharing), and API usage limits to ensure compliance and reliability. * Contribute to data governance by enforcing data quality rules, documenting data lineage, and implementing validation, deduplication, and field-level security. * Document solution designs, deployment runbooks, and best practices to improve team onboarding and knowledge sharing. * Stay current with Salesforce releases and platform features, assessing impacts and recommending enhancements to maximize value.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------- Experience  * 2-4 years of hands-on experience building on the Salesforce platform   Education * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.   Technology/System(s) * Salesforce, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Account Engagement, Workbench   Skills * Proven experience as a Salesforce Developer, with a comprehensive understanding of Salesforce architecture and API. * Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce. * Experience in Salesforce administration and custom development. * Strong skills in data modeling, security, and integration patterns. * Solid understanding of Salesforce best practices and development standards. * Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). * Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.   Certifications * Salesforce Certified Developer (e.g., Platform Developer I or II) is preferred.   Language * English   ABOUT OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE ---------------------------------------- Salary  Final compensation and benefits will be confirmed at the time of offer and may vary based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, qualifications, and employment status. Please note that salary negotiations will not extend beyond the top of the internal salary range.   Benefits We offer you: * Competitive compensation * 401(k) with employer matching * Professional development reimbursement * We offer a healthcare plan through Cigna that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs. USGBC covers 100% of the premiums and an HRA that will assist you and your dependents in reaching the in-network medical deductible. You will only be responsible for the $300 individual / $600 family up front deductible for medical services before the employer funded HRA will process payments for your in-network claims  * Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s * 6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service      LOGISTICS ---------------------------------------- Location: This position is remote in the U.S.  Work Schedule: Monday – Friday schedule 9 AM to 5:30 PM in applicant’s time zone Travel %: 10%   EEO STATEMENT ---------------------------------------- The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   ABOUT US ---------------------------------------- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED [https://www.usgbc.org/leed], WELL [https://www.wellcertified.com/], EDGE [https://edgebuildings.com/], PEER [https://peer.gbci.org/], PERFORM [https://www.usgbc.org/perform], SITES [https://www.sustainablesites.org/], TRUE Zero Waste [https://true.gbci.org/], and IREE.   We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.   Our Global Impact * Over 120,000 LEED-certified commercial projects worldwide * Millions of square feet of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space * Recognition in 180+ countries for innovation in green building and business practices   Why Join Us At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer: * A purpose-driven, inclusive culture * Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work * A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts * We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.   Meet Our Leaders and Learn More about our Mission:     * U.S. Green Building Council Leaders [https://www.usgbc.org/about/mission-vision]  * Green Business Certification Inc Leaders [https://www.gbci.org/about]   Culture and Values Statement Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.