Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce

Telstra Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related pay

Learning programs access

Global presence

Job summary

Telstra Corporation in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce for a 9-month fixed-term contract. You’ll design, develop and maintain complex Salesforce applications and integrations, guiding others and improving development standards.

You’ll work with product, UX/UI, QA and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions across the SDLC. Applicants should bring hands-on Salesforce development expertise, strong architecture knowledge, and experience with REST/SOAP

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Salesforce development experience.
• Deep knowledge of Salesforce architecture, Apex, SOQL, APIs, security and best practices.
• Experience building Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Salesforce applications using Apex and related technologies.
• Build and maintain inbound and outbound integrations using Salesforce APIs, REST, SOAP and integration patterns.
• Contribute across requirements, solution design, development, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate with product, UX/UI, QA and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and improve development practices, standards and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other developers.

Skills

Salesforce Apex

SOQL

REST APIs

CI/CD

Salesforce DX

Tools

Salesforce DX

Job description

Employment Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Closing Date 5 Nov 2026 11:59pm

Job Title Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

The Opportunity

This is a 9-month fixed-term contract and can be based anywhere in Australia. You’ll bring strong hands-on Salesforce expertise while contributing to technical design, engineering standards and continuous improvement. You’ll also have opportunities to share your knowledge and provide technical guidance to other developers. You’ll design, develop and maintain complex Salesforce applications and integrations. You’ll work collaboratively with product, UX/UI, QA and engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions across the software development lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What you’ll do

• Design and develop scalable, high-performing Salesforce applications using Apex and related technologies.
• Build and maintain inbound and outbound integrations using Salesforce APIs, REST, SOAP and integration patterns.
• Contribute across requirements, solution design, development, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate with product, UX/UI, QA and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and improve development practices, standards and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other developers.

About you

• Strong software development experience, including hands-on Salesforce application development.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture, Apex, SOQL, APIs, security and development best practices.
• Experience building Salesforce integrations using REST, SOAP and other integration patterns.
• Experience with Salesforce DX and CI/CD pipelines, with exposure to automated testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of CPQ, with exposure to Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud and/or Community Cloud highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

We’re an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint

From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most.

We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. [e-mail].

In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore.

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