Salesforce Developer

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.AccountabilitiesBuild 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.ExpectationsTranslate 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 & CompetenciesExpert-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.CertificationsRequired: Salesforce Certified Platform DeveloperPreferred: Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Certified System ArchitectThis is a hybrid role based in London.