Lead Salesforce Engineer & Platform Architect

Zurich Australia; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave (Z leave)

Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in, 2‑

Wellbeing program with AUD$500 yearly

New starter e‑voucher for home setup

Job summary

Zurich Australia is seeking a Lead Engineer – Salesforce to drive the design, development and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions as part of our transformation journey in Australia.

You'll translate complex business needs into robust technical specs, mentor teams, review code, and champion best practices while collaborating with cross-functional groups in a fast-paced, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer, with a track record of leading Salesforce solution delivery in complex environments.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Salesforce development (Apex, Aura, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of APIs, integration patterns, and CI/CD concepts and tooling.
• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud, Agentforce, and Experience Cloud.
• Salesforce Developer certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams.
• Experience in financial services or insurance is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable Salesforce solutions aligned to Zurich's digital strategy.
• Translating complex business requirements into robust technical specifications and solutions.
• Piloting and evaluating new Salesforce features to assess their impact and value.
• Providing hands‑on technical leadership, including coding, configuration, and integrations (approx. 30% hands‑on).
• Mentoring and guiding team members in Salesforce best practices and technical excellence.
• Conducting code reviews and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Salesforce development (Apex, Aura, Lw

Job description

Zurich Australia is seeking a Lead Engineer – Salesforce to drive the design, development and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions as part of our transformation journey in Australia.

You'll translate complex business needs into robust technical specs, mentor teams, review code, and champion best practices while collaborating with cross-functional groups in a fast-paced, values-driven culture.