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Salesforce Developer roles sit squarely in STEM territory, making them a strong match for F-1 graduates on OPT with degrees in computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, and every employer you work with must be enrolled in E-Verify to keep your authorization valid.
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At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight—we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD.
The Salesforce Developer II will design world-class Salesforce applications for our evolving CRM requirements. The Salesforce Developer II position will be responsible for developing code-based solutions within the Salesforce platform and will work closely with our Business Analysts and Salesforce Administrators to develop solutions that support business requirements and drive key business decisions. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess the skills necessary to deliver scalable, high-performance visual analytics using Tableau and Salesforce data.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze business requirements, translating those requirements into customized solutions using the Salesforce platform
- Designing, coding, and implementing Salesforce applications
- Develop Apex (classes and triggers), Lightning Components, and Visualforce extending Salesforce capabilities to support our business requirements
- With project leadership, assist in the estimation of work effort and set a realistic schedule for development
- Assist with each release cycle to implement and deploy new/updates to existing applications and code
- Develop integrations from Salesforce to internal proprietary and third-party services
- Testing the stability and functionality of the application
- Troubleshooting and fixing bugs
- Maintaining the security and integrity of the application software
- Design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards, reports, and data visualizations
- Support Tableau Server/Cloud deployments, publishing, scheduling, and refreshes
Job Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering preferred
- Platform Developer II Certification (preferred)
Required Experience:
- 4+ years of Salesforce development experience
- Experience developing customer-facing interfaces
- Experience writing Apex classes and triggers
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
- Understanding of and experience with Salesforce architecture and API
- Experience using GitHub or other version control software
- Experience integrating Salesforce with other applications
- 2+ years of experience developing dashboards using Tableau
- Experience working with Salesforce data and objects
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and data analysis
- Experience with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server/Cloud
Compensation Range:
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and state/local wage requirements
$109,098 - $136,372
Working Days:
Shift and hours to be determined.
Working Shift:
Shift and hours to be determined.
Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting.
Application Window:
Ongoing
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Old Dominion plans to screen candidates, conduct interviews, and proceed with hiring candidates to meet its business needs, which may result in filling the role before the current anticipated application window closes.
Join the OD Family Today!
As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:
- Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Vision & Dental
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities to build a career
- We prioritize our OD family of employees
- Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
- National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Salesforce Developer
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering all qualify, but a mismatch delays or voids your extension.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Before signing anything, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask your recruiter directly or search the E-Verify employer search tool. Working for a non-enrolled employer puts your STEM OPT authorization at immediate risk.
File your I-983 training plan before day one
Your employer must sign a completed I-983 before you start work, not after. For Salesforce Developer roles, the plan should map Apex, Lightning, and integration work to your STEM degree's learning objectives, which DSOs review for approval.
Target companies with active Salesforce practices
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history in software development roles. Companies with dedicated Salesforce teams already have E-Verify enrollment and established onboarding workflows for OPT students, cutting delays at the offer stage.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 15-1252 before evaluating any offer. Employers sponsoring your eventual H-1B visa must meet prevailing wage requirements, and starting at or above that threshold now avoids renegotiation later in the process.
Start your extension application 90 days early
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension to be filed at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. For Salesforce roles with long hiring cycles, that means beginning employer conversations and DSO paperwork well before your cap date approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Salesforce Developer positions typically qualify under SOC code 15-1252 for software developers and software quality assurance analysts. Your degree must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and relevant fields include computer science, information systems, and software engineering. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before filing to confirm eligibility.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Salesforce Developer employer?
Every employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific site where you'll work. If you're placed at a client site through a staffing agency, both the agency and the end client may need to meet this requirement. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer, not after signing.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Salesforce Developer position?
The I-983 must connect your day-to-day Salesforce work to the learning objectives of your STEM degree. For a developer role, that typically means documenting how tasks such as building Apex classes, designing Lightning components, or integrating third-party APIs apply and extend skills from your degree program. Your employer's supervisor and your DSO both sign off before work begins.
How does cap-gap affect me if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT is set to expire before October 1 and your employer files a timely H-1B petition on your behalf, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working as a Salesforce Developer during this period without any gap, as long as the petition was filed before your STEM OPT end date.
Where can I find Salesforce Developer jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate surfaces Salesforce Developer roles from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not filtering manually through unqualified postings. You can search by role type and work authorization status to focus your applications on companies already structured to hire F-1 students on OPT.