Salesforce Solution Engineer

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Health and Human Services
• Division
• SEC OFFICE - INFO TECH - NC FAST
• Job Classification Title
• Applications Systems Specialist II (NS)
• Position Number
• 65017797
• Grade
• DT11

Description of Work

The Salesforce Solution Engineer will support and enhance the PATH NC child welfare system, ensuring a stable, secure, and user-centered Salesforce platform integrated with MuleSoft, Power BI, Synapse, and mainframe technologies.

This role leads the design, configuration, and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions while maintaining system reliability, meeting defined data-quality standards, and implementing strong security and governance practices.

The engineer will troubleshoot and resolve Salesforce issues within established SLAs, translate stakeholder needs into enhancements that improve adoption and measurable workflow efficiency, and guide integration and data-flow improvements across connected systems.

The position also evaluates and introduces new technologies, modernizes the platform through incremental improvements, and ensures alignment with evolving policy, practice, and user needs.

Success in this role requires clear communication, leadership, and long-term strategic planning to keep the system accessible, sustainable, and effective for frontline staff serving children and families.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $91,600.00 - $160,299.00

Recruitment Range: $91,600.00 - $131,468.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Leads Salesforce solution design and delivery by defining technical standards, guiding configuration decisions, and ensuring projects meet scope, timeline, and quality targets.
• Designs and implements Salesforce solutions using Flows, custom objects, validation rules, and security controls that reduce manual processes and improve workflow efficiency by measurable amounts.
• Builds and maintains integrations through Salesforce APIs, consistently achieving defined data-quality targets and reliable, error-free data exchanges.
• Troubleshoots Salesforce issues by identifying root causes and delivering fixes within established SLAs, improving system stability and user satisfaction.
• Translates stakeholder requirements into Salesforce enhancements that increase feature adoption and improve key usage metrics across teams.
• The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
• The Position Is Time-Limited, Concluding on June 30, 2031
• This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC

About the Nc DHHS Information Technology Division

In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio.

The ITD division comprises four sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, and Vendor and Finance. ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise technology, IT contract and vendor management, and data office services.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the day before the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans' and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."
• If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive experience in business application, business intelligence, or enterprise application consulting or development

• OR
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
• OR
• High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and ten years of experience in business application, business intelligence, or enterprise application consulting or development
• OR