Salesforce Developer
2 days ago
City of London
A leading UK bank is seeking an experienced Salesforce Engineer. You’ll be at the heart of designing and building innovative Salesforce solutions – delivering secure, scalable applications, optimising user experience, and ensuring the platform is resilient and future-ready. This is a chance to work in a collaborative, forward-looking environment where your technical expertise will shape strategy, your craftsmanship will solve complex challenges, and your passion for engineering will inspire excellence across the team. Accountabilities • Build Engineering – Configure and customise Salesforce solutions using Flows, Apex, Aura, LWC, and OmniStudio to deliver scalable, upgradeable, and low-technical-debt applications., • Integration – Design and implement secure, high-performing integrations with APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability., • DevOps & Automation – Apply branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and 2GP packaging to enable efficient, repeatable, and low-risk releases., • Quality & Reliability – Own delivery from development to production, with test automation, deployment plans, and monitoring in place to ensure resilience and reduce recovery time., • Security & Compliance – Follow secure coding practices (CRUD/FLS, least privilege, encryption) and governance standards to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory requirements., • Collaboration – Work closely with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align solutions with enterprise strategy and business outcomes., • Continuous Improvement – Champion evolving engineering practices, contribute to Agile ceremonies, and trial new tools and processes to improve efficiency and predictability., • Mentorship – Support junior team members through structured onboarding, coaching, and code reviews, building a culture of technical excellence. Expectations • Translate business requirements into robust, scalable Salesforce solutions., • Provide technical leadership in Salesforce architecture, integration, and DevOps practices., • Proactively address technical debt, ensuring long-term platform stability and cost efficiency., • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, influencing technology direction and delivery priorities., • Foster a collaborative culture that values innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous learning., • Contribute to communities of practice, sharing knowledge and best practices across teams., • Uphold engineering and compliance standards, ensuring solutions remain secure and audit-ready. Skills & Competencies • Expert-level Salesforce data architecture, Flows, Apex, LWC, and OmniStudio., • Strong integration expertise (APIs, ETL, asynchronous/event-driven architecture)., • Proficiency in Salesforce DevOps (Salesforce DX, CI/CD pipelines, 2GP packaging)., • Skilled in SOQL/SOSL optimisation and scalable data modelling., • Strong grasp of Salesforce design patterns, component-based development, and secure coding practices., • UI/UX development aligned with accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design., • Advanced version control (Git) and deployment tools (Salesforce DX, Copado, Gearset)., • Experience in AppExchange evaluations and Build vs. Buy recommendations., • Proven ability to mentor, collaborate, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Experience in agile delivery, contributing to iterative, high-quality product development. Certifications • Required: Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II, • Preferred: Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Certified System Architect