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Salesforce Consultant roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Every employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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The Huntington Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) team is seeking a Technical Lead to participate in development activities spanning multiple Salesforce platforms. The ideal candidate will be able to:
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Independently build and unit test components as well as work with Dev/QA team members to resolve code and configuration-based defects. Lead a dev team and provide guidance/mentor as needed.
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Provide direction to the dev team to conduct research and document results for new Salesforce capabilities or review existing platform-related issues.
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Lead Proof of concepts with the architects to evaluate and document new designs, integrations, patterns, and practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and demonstrate proficiency in Core Salesforce capabilities such as: Apex, LWCs, flows, triggers, complex formulas, workflows, and security.
- Participate in agile practices and ceremonies through scrum team planning sessions, user story refinement, daily status updates, code reviews and provide leadership to team members.
- Participate in enhancements to DevOps processes (pipelines, monitoring, test automation).
- Understanding of enterprise cross-system integration concepts such as processing events and interacting with APIs.
- Conduct product/solution evaluations – including Salesforce capabilities and third-party vendor offerings – for domain by creating prototypes/Proof of concepts as a means to elicit clarity and design towards the business goals.
- Design, document, and develop development patterns and best practices for consumption by COE technical delivery organization.
- Mentor technical delivery staff.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Min 4 years of progressively responsible technical and business work experience developing enterprise-level applications which includes Salesforce.com full-stack development experience.
- Min 2-3 years in a scrum team environment
- Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are primary to the success of this candidate.
- SFDC Data Model knowledge across various cloud/products & strong data modeling experience.
- Subject matter expertise in branching/code merging practices in GIT (or equivalent) repository.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce Certifications such as, but not limited to: Administrator, Platform Developer (1 and 2), Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Financial Services Cloud experience highly preferred
- Salesforce managed package evaluation, deployment, and upgrade experience highly preferred
- Experience with Salesforce CI/CD (Jenkins, Copado, Gearset, etc.)
- Experience with other Salesforce products like MuleSoft, Salesforce Marketing Cloud would be a plus
Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)
Yes
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
Description
Job Description
The Huntington Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) team is seeking a Technical Lead to participate in development activities spanning multiple Salesforce platforms. The ideal candidate will be able to:
-
Independently build and unit test components as well as work with Dev/QA team members to resolve code and configuration-based defects. Lead a dev team and provide guidance/mentor as needed.
-
Provide direction to the dev team to conduct research and document results for new Salesforce capabilities or review existing platform-related issues.
-
Lead Proof of concepts with the architects to evaluate and document new designs, integrations, patterns, and practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and demonstrate proficiency in Core Salesforce capabilities such as: Apex, LWCs, flows, triggers, complex formulas, workflows, and security.
- Participate in agile practices and ceremonies through scrum team planning sessions, user story refinement, daily status updates, code reviews and provide leadership to team members.
- Participate in enhancements to DevOps processes (pipelines, monitoring, test automation).
- Understanding of enterprise cross-system integration concepts such as processing events and interacting with APIs.
- Conduct product/solution evaluations – including Salesforce capabilities and third-party vendor offerings – for domain by creating prototypes/Proof of concepts as a means to elicit clarity and design towards the business goals.
- Design, document, and develop development patterns and best practices for consumption by COE technical delivery organization.
- Mentor technical delivery staff.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Min 4 years of progressively responsible technical and business work experience developing enterprise-level applications which includes Salesforce.com full-stack development experience.
- Min 2-3 years in a scrum team environment
- Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are primary to the success of this candidate.
- SFDC Data Model knowledge across various cloud/products & strong data modeling experience.
- Subject matter expertise in branching/code merging practices in GIT (or equivalent) repository.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce Certifications such as, but not limited to: Administrator, Platform Developer (1 and 2), Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Financial Services Cloud experience highly preferred
- Salesforce managed package evaluation, deployment, and upgrade experience highly preferred
- Experience with Salesforce CI/CD (Jenkins, Copado, Gearset, etc.)
- Experience with other Salesforce products like MuleSoft, Salesforce Marketing Cloud would be a plus
Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)
Yes
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Salesforce Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting Salesforce Consultant roles. Business information systems and management information systems degrees qualify; a general business degree typically doesn't, even with a tech focus.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify Company ID or check the E-Verify employer search tool. A company that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, so verify enrollment before you sign anything, not after.
Target companies with active Salesforce practice teams
Consulting firms, system integrators, and Salesforce implementation partners file LCAs regularly for technical roles. Search OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have certified LCAs in your target metro under SOC code 15-1299 or 15-1251.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by E-Verify status
Search Salesforce Consultant positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on DOL Labor Condition Application filing history and E-Verify participation so you don't waste applications on companies that can't hire you on STEM OPT.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your offer deadline
Your employer must co-sign the I-983 before your DSO submits the STEM OPT extension request. Prepare a draft that maps Salesforce implementation, configuration, and client delivery work to your STEM degree's learning objectives so the employer can review and sign quickly.
Time your extension request around the 90-day filing window
Your DSO can recommend the STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Submit your application to USCIS at least 90 days early so you have a receipt notice and can continue working without a gap if your new EAD is delayed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer classifies the role under a qualifying SOC code such as 15-1251 (Computer Programmer) or 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) and your degree carries an eligible CIP code. Salesforce configuration, integration, and implementation work generally maps to these codes. Confirm the SOC classification with your employer before your DSO submits the extension request to USCIS.
What STEM degrees make you eligible for a Salesforce Consultant STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in computer science, management information systems, computer information systems, and software engineering typically qualify under the STEM Designated Degree Program List. A general business or management degree usually doesn't qualify even if your coursework included technology. Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security before targeting roles.
How do you verify that a Salesforce consulting employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter directly for the company's E-Verify Company ID. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name or location. Enrollment is mandatory for every employer hiring on STEM OPT. If a company can't provide its E-Verify ID or doesn't appear in the search, it cannot sponsor your extension, regardless of how the offer is structured.
What should the I-983 training plan include for a Salesforce Consultant role?
The I-983 must connect your specific job duties to the learning objectives of your STEM degree. For a Salesforce Consultant, that means documenting how Salesforce CRM configuration, data modeling, Apex development, or integration architecture reinforces skills from your degree program. Your employer's supervisor signs the plan, and your DSO reviews it before submitting to USCIS. Both parties must complete a formal review every six months.
Where can you find Salesforce Consultant jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Salesforce Consultant listings by employers with confirmed DOL LCA filing history and E-Verify participation, which removes companies that can't legally hire you on STEM OPT. You can search by location and role type to focus on consulting firms and system integrators that regularly sponsor work authorization for technical positions.