Open Stack (AVP) Salesforce

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Open Stack (AVP) Salesforce Engineer for a hybrid role. The candidate should have extensive experience in Salesforce and Java development, with a strong focus on modern engineering practices, including API design and test-driven development. Responsibilities include designing Salesforce-based solutions, maintaining robust integrations, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. This role is ideal for a senior engineer looking to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with Salesforce development.
• 5+ years' experience with Java.
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) / YAML.
• Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks.
• Experience using GitLab for CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce‑based solutions using Java.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs for secure integrations.
• Apply TDD and BDD approaches where applicable.
• Produce and maintain OpenAPI specifications using OAS / YAML.
• Write comprehensive unit tests to ensure code reliability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.

Skills

Salesforce development

Java

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

RESTful APIs

OpenAPI Specification (OAS)

GitLab

Agile practices

Tools

SonarQube

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Open Stack (AVP) - Salesforce

Location Knutsford (Hybrid)

Rate £431 per day

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Open Stack (AVP) Salesforce Engineer to join a delivery-focused technology team. The role requires strong hands‑on development capability across Salesforce and Java, with a clear emphasis on modern engineering practices, API design, and test‑driven development.

This position is suited to a senior engineer who is comfortable working within CI/CD‑driven environments and contributing to high‑quality, scalable enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce‑based solutions using Java and modern engineering practices
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring robust and secure integrations
• Apply Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour‑Driven Development (BDD) approaches where applicable
• Produce and maintain OpenAPI specifications using OAS / YAML
• Write comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability
• Contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile delivery environment
• Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability through best‑practice tooling and standards

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience with Salesforce development
• 5+ years' experience with Java
• Strong, demonstrable experience with TDD (and BDD, where applicable)
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Hands‑on experience with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) / YAML
• Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks
• Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycles

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Agile practitioner experience
• Exposure to SonarQube for code quality management
• Experience with Veracode or similar security scanning tools
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Experience working in large‑scale or enterprise environments