Salesforce Developer

Hargreaves Lansdown; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform based in Dartford is seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to design and implement innovative solutions. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance platform performance. Candidates should have proven Salesforce development experience, particularly with Apex, Lightning Web Components, and relevant certifications. This permanent position offers a hybrid working pattern and numerous benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Private medical insurance

Help@hand - confidential support

Inhouse barista and deli

Qualifications

• Proven Salesforce development experience and strong understanding of architecture, tools, and best practices.
• Hands-on expertise with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, APIs, and deployments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and APIs.
• Maintain and enhance platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Managers, DevOps, QA, Support, and external consultants.

Skills

Salesforce development experience

Apex

Lightning Web Components

Fluent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce Lightning

App Builder

Data Cloud

Job description

Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!

About the role

At Hargreaves Lansdown, Salesforce sits at the core of our digital transformation. We’re seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to deliver innovative technical solutions and support our expanding platform. Reporting to the Design & Build Engineering Manager, you’ll play a vital role in building and maintaining high‑quality solutions aligned with best practices and business needs.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and APIs.
• Maintain and enhance platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Managers, DevOps, QA, Support, and external consultants.
• Resolve technical challenges and ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Keep documentation up to date and share best practices.

About you

• Proven Salesforce development experience and strong understanding of architecture, tools, and best practices.
• Hands‑on expertise with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, APIs, and deployments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Relevant Salesforce certifications (e.g., Platform Developer I & II, Administrator) highly desirable.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience with Salesforce Lightning, App Builder, Data Cloud, and Agile delivery.
• Knowledge of third‑party integrations (e.g., marketing automation, Einstein).

Interview Process

2‑stage interview, including one on‑site in the Bristol office.

Working Schedule

We are based in Bristol, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home.

Why us?

Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What’s on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus * and annual pay review
• 25 days * holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday **
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance*
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patient care
• Health screening programme
• Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
• Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness provider s and w ellness c oach sessions
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
• Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
• T wo paid volunteering days per year

* dependant on role level

** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.