Salesforce Developer - CGEMJP00300373

Salesforce Developer

Salary: £391 Umbrella

Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes

Duration: 31st December 2025

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Salesforce Platform Developer II to join our dynamic team within the financial services sector. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical acumen, clear communication, and the ability to lead development efforts while working collaboratively across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be able to drive workstreams independently, adapt to evolving requirements, and contribute to both project delivery and ongoing platform enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support Salesforce development projects, ensuring successful delivery and team collaboration.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom applications using Apex, Flows, Triggers, and the Salesforce Lightning Component Framework (Aura and LWC).
• Assess and reduce technical debt through strategic improvements and refactoring.
• Ensure adherence to Salesforce security best practices, including role hierarchy, sharing rules, and field-level security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise and implement platform enhancements and optimisations.
• Integrate Salesforce with external systems using tools such as MuleSoft.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Remain flexible and responsive to changing project needs and priorities.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior developers when required.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification.
• Strong understanding of Apex programming, Flow Builder, and Trigger logic.
• Proven experience with the Salesforce Lightning Component Framework (Aura and LWC).
• Solid knowledge of Salesforce security architecture and best practices.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with external systems (MuleSoft required).
• Familiarity with development technologies outside the Salesforce ecosystem (e.g., React, Angular, Java).
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring developers or leading development teams.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.