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Zions Bancorporation is looking for a Senior Salesforce Application Developer to join the Salesforce team! Top candidates will have strong system administration and no-code development experience and be familiar with maintaining and optimizing system performance, security, and administration. The candidate should be able to act as a team lead, coordinating work with application and software developers and other support admins and ensure coordination across multiple Salesforce orgs and platform releases.
At Zions Bancorporation, we’re a community of professionals with relationships at our core. We strive to promote an engaging environment with accessible leadership and ongoing employee development. We’re dedicated to our clients, shareholders, and to each other. At ZBNA, the possibilities are endless – come for the job, stay for a career.
The Senior Salesforce Application Developer will play a key role in supporting the Salesforce platform on system integrations, security protocols, and support standards while providing technical leadership to other application developers. This person will also work closely with the internal Salesforce team to build new features within the Zions Salesforce environments and oversee and execute operational tasks and projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a technical leader who is detail-oriented and has a strong desire to analyze system and business processes and find ways to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and user experience. This person should also be excited about growing their skills as a Salesforce admin. We want someone who is committed to ensuring compliance with security, regulatory, and corporation standards.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the skills and experience necessary to:
- Provide technical leadership to the application developer team and other support personnel
- Plan and execute tasks and projects to improve operational service delivery, system security, and service availability
- Configure security and integration protocols for the Salesforce platform according to business and technical requirements
- Generate reports that can be used to analyze system performance and service levels and identify problem areas for improvement
- Improve the system by completing user stories that involve no-code/low-code declarative development
- Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure optimal delivery of new features in Salesforce
- Provide support for the Salesforce helpdesk queue
- Create and maintain documentation and training materials related to Salesforce knowledge and support processes
- Participate in product delivery teams leveraging an Agile framework
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years of experience delivering no-code development in a Salesforce environment
- 4-6 years of experience as a Salesforce system administrator
- Demonstrated experience in a technical team lead role
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS
- No-code development expertise
- System administration and support experience
- Familiarity with security protocols, data protection, and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of configuration management and change management
- Ability to understand business requirements and perform tasks to meet acceptance criteria
- Basic understanding of software development methodologies, e.g. Agile, Waterfall
- Strong problem-solving, analysis, and clear communication skills, both verbal and written
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work with both management and staff employees to resolve problems and improve processes or systems
- Must be able to meet deadlines
- Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends in support of operational releases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Salesforce and ServiceNow platforms
- Salesforce certifications preferred, such as Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator and Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder or equivalents
- Experience with release management and development operations
- Experience with Data Loader, Demand Tools, or Excel skills for transformation and loading large data sets
A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
At Zions Bancorporation, we need team members who can get the job done and do it with enthusiasm. As a company, we are always striving to make the business better so we can make our customer's lives easier. Are you passionate about making a difference for people in your community? As a corporation comprised of community banks, we need people like you, who can make positive change.
Zions is full of people just like you who share the same values and work ethic. Our diverse workforce offers endless opportunities to expand your skills and gain valuable experience that will help you advance your career. Let’s talk about how we can help one another succeed.
Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. We operate in a fast-paced, information-driven environment, which means we need people who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise to meet the ever-changing demands of a technology-driven world. We are grounded in the belief that “improving the work is the work” as we drive to create simple, easy, and fast solutions for our customers. Your ability to adapt, learn, and innovate helps increase revenue, reduce operational costs, and mitigate risk.
ETO provides opportunities for you to own your career growth through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Women in Technology, and Workforce of the Future initiatives that allow you to network across the organization, volunteer in our community, and build your technical and soft skills. Together we are building a culture that values diversity and creates a space of belonging for all our team members. We believe that investing in your success is an investment in our customers and our business. Our people are what sets us apart and make us great.
LOCATION
Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047.
The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
- Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
- Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
- Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.
INTRODUCTION
Zions Bancorporation is looking for a Senior Salesforce Application Developer to join the Salesforce team! Top candidates will have strong system administration and no-code development experience and be familiar with maintaining and optimizing system performance, security, and administration. The candidate should be able to act as a team lead, coordinating work with application and software developers and other support admins and ensure coordination across multiple Salesforce orgs and platform releases.
At Zions Bancorporation, we’re a community of professionals with relationships at our core. We strive to promote an engaging environment with accessible leadership and ongoing employee development. We’re dedicated to our clients, shareholders, and to each other. At ZBNA, the possibilities are endless – come for the job, stay for a career.
The Senior Salesforce Application Developer will play a key role in supporting the Salesforce platform on system integrations, security protocols, and support standards while providing technical leadership to other application developers. This person will also work closely with the internal Salesforce team to build new features within the Zions Salesforce environments and oversee and execute operational tasks and projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a technical leader who is detail-oriented and has a strong desire to analyze system and business processes and find ways to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and user experience. This person should also be excited about growing their skills as a Salesforce admin. We want someone who is committed to ensuring compliance with security, regulatory, and corporation standards.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the skills and experience necessary to:
- Provide technical leadership to the application developer team and other support personnel
- Plan and execute tasks and projects to improve operational service delivery, system security, and service availability
- Configure security and integration protocols for the Salesforce platform according to business and technical requirements
- Generate reports that can be used to analyze system performance and service levels and identify problem areas for improvement
- Improve the system by completing user stories that involve no-code/low-code declarative development
- Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure optimal delivery of new features in Salesforce
- Provide support for the Salesforce helpdesk queue
- Create and maintain documentation and training materials related to Salesforce knowledge and support processes
- Participate in product delivery teams leveraging an Agile framework
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years of experience delivering no-code development in a Salesforce environment
- 4-6 years of experience as a Salesforce system administrator
- Demonstrated experience in a technical team lead role
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS
- No-code development expertise
- System administration and support experience
- Familiarity with security protocols, data protection, and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of configuration management and change management
- Ability to understand business requirements and perform tasks to meet acceptance criteria
- Basic understanding of software development methodologies, e.g. Agile, Waterfall
- Strong problem-solving, analysis, and clear communication skills, both verbal and written
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work with both management and staff employees to resolve problems and improve processes or systems
- Must be able to meet deadlines
- Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends in support of operational releases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Salesforce and ServiceNow platforms
- Salesforce certifications preferred, such as Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator and Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder or equivalents
- Experience with release management and development operations
- Experience with Data Loader, Demand Tools, or Excel skills for transformation and loading large data sets
A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
At Zions Bancorporation, we need team members who can get the job done and do it with enthusiasm. As a company, we are always striving to make the business better so we can make our customer's lives easier. Are you passionate about making a difference for people in your community? As a corporation comprised of community banks, we need people like you, who can make positive change.
Zions is full of people just like you who share the same values and work ethic. Our diverse workforce offers endless opportunities to expand your skills and gain valuable experience that will help you advance your career. Let’s talk about how we can help one another succeed.
Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. We operate in a fast-paced, information-driven environment, which means we need people who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise to meet the ever-changing demands of a technology-driven world. We are grounded in the belief that “improving the work is the work” as we drive to create simple, easy, and fast solutions for our customers. Your ability to adapt, learn, and innovate helps increase revenue, reduce operational costs, and mitigate risk.
ETO provides opportunities for you to own your career growth through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Women in Technology, and Workforce of the Future initiatives that allow you to network across the organization, volunteer in our community, and build your technical and soft skills. Together we are building a culture that values diversity and creates a space of belonging for all our team members. We believe that investing in your success is an investment in our customers and our business. Our people are what sets us apart and make us great.
LOCATION
Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047.
The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
- Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
- Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
- Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.
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Get Access To All JobsSalesforce Jobs for OPT Students: Job Search Tips
Salesforce certifications strengthen your application significantly
Salesforce Administrator, Developer, and Consultant certifications signal readiness to employers and often compensate for limited U.S. work experience. If you’re job searching during your OPT window, pursuing a certification in parallel is time well spent.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment at any Salesforce employer you consider
Salesforce roles are typically STEM-adjacent, but STEM OPT extension eligibility also depends on your specific degree. Confirm both your degree classification and the employer’s E-Verify status with your DSO before accepting any offer.
Large Salesforce implementation partners hire OPT students regularly
Consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, and Wipro implement Salesforce for enterprise clients and have established processes for hiring international graduates. These firms tend to be E-Verify enrolled and familiar with the OPT process.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship willingness before you go too far in the process
Salesforce is a strong H-1B visa sponsorship category, and many technology and consulting firms sponsor for these roles regularly. If long-term sponsorship is your goal, it’s worth asking upfront rather than finding out late in the process.
Match your Salesforce specialization to your degree field
A business or information systems degree typically aligns well with Salesforce Administrator or Business Analyst roles. A computer science degree aligns better with Salesforce Developer roles. Matching your application to your degree field protects your OPT status.
Contract Salesforce roles can be a strong entry point
Short-term Salesforce implementation projects are common, and contract roles can lead to permanent positions once you’ve demonstrated your skills. Just make sure any contract arrangement is with an E-Verify employer and that the work is clearly related to your field of study.
Salesforce OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Salesforce jobs qualify for STEM OPT?
Salesforce roles can qualify for STEM OPT if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering, and the role directly applies that technical degree. The platform-specific nature of the work needs to be framed in terms of your technical background rather than just the tool itself. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree and role combination meets the field-of-study requirement.
Do I need a Salesforce certification to get hired on OPT?
A certification is not required but significantly strengthens your candidacy. The Salesforce Certified Administrator and Salesforce Certified Platform Developer credentials are the most commonly requested by employers. Many OPT candidates use the period between graduation and their OPT start date to earn certifications, which demonstrates initiative and makes the field-of-study connection clearer on a resume.
Which types of companies hire Salesforce professionals on OPT?
Salesforce consulting firms and implementation partners are among the highest-volume OPT hirers for Salesforce roles, followed by large enterprises in financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology that run Salesforce in-house. Consulting firms in particular have established OPT hiring programs and are familiar with the process. Independent software vendors building on the Salesforce platform are also active hirers for OPT candidates with development skills.
What is the career path for a Salesforce professional on OPT aiming for H-1B?
Starting as a Salesforce Administrator or Junior Developer on OPT, demonstrating value over 12 to 36 months, and building toward a sponsorship conversation well before the OPT period ends is the most common path. Companies with a history of Salesforce H-1B petitions are your best targets, since they have already made this investment for similar roles. The more specialized and technical your Salesforce skills become, the stronger your case for H-1B sponsorship.
Can I work as a Salesforce contractor on OPT?
During the standard 12-month OPT, contract arrangements are possible as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. On the STEM OPT extension, the rules are stricter and require your employer to supervise your work directly rather than having a client or end-user company oversee you. Full-time employment with a qualifying employer is the safest path on STEM OPT, particularly for roles where you want the employer to eventually sponsor your H-1B.