Salesforce Platform Engineer

Technology & Product Location: Morden, UK
Building innovative solutions; We’ll create a safer working world, building software to support a global network of responsible buyers, suppliers and partners. At Alcumus we take the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. The tech we build today, will create a better tomorrow.
The Salesforce Developer is an integral member of our Salesforce team, responsible for building and customising solutions that support business goals and enhance user experiences. This role requires solid technical knowledge of Salesforce development, the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions, and a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams. Technical Development and Implementation
Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce solutions, including Apex classes, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
Configure Salesforce using declarative tools such as Flows, Validation Rules, and Page Layouts to meet business requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development and production environments.
Follow Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines to ensure high-quality solutions.
Support adoption of new Salesforce features and releases by evaluating and implementing relevant enhancements.
Provide input into effort estimation and project planning.
Contribute to testing activities, including system testing and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).
Share insights and contribute ideas to improve team workflows, efficiency, and solution quality.
5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience , including advanced skills in Apex, Visualforce , and Lightning Web Components (LWC)
~ Proven ability to design and implement Salesforce integrations using REST and SOAP APIs , with experience in middleware platforms such as MuleSoft. Experience building and customizing solutions on Experience Cloud , including development of custom components, UI styling, and role-based access controls.
~ Strong knowledge of Salesforce configuration and customisation , including objects, flows, validation rules, and automation tools
~ Deep understanding of Salesforce security models, governor limits , and performance optimisation best practices
~ Git, Bitbucket ) and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence
~ Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the full Salesforce DevOps lifecycle , including CI/CD processes and tooling
~ Proficient in JavaScript and capable of building responsive, user-friendly custom UIs on the Lightning platform
~ Experience with data migration and integration tools , including Data Loader, ETL platforms , and large-volume data strategies
~ Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Platform Developer II or Salesforce Architect certifications are a strong plus
~ Experience working with Account Engagement (Pardot) and/or Marketing Cloud , particularly in the areas of automation and customer engagement
~ Comfortable working in environments with high security, compliance, or regulatory requirements
~ Excellent communication and collaboration skills , with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to cross-functional projects

Alcumus has a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits
#Enhanced Parental Leave

#Generous annual leave

#Healthcare Plan

#Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community

#Cycle-to-work Scheme
Pension scheme with employer contributions

#Life Assurance – 3X base salary

#Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback

#We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams