Salesforce Developer

Sanderson Government & Defence; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer in London. This role involves designing secure solutions, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring Salesforce integrations run smoothly. Candidates must have extensive experience in Salesforce development, particularly with Apex and Lightning Web Components, and should hold SC clearance. A hybrid model allows for 1 to 2 days on-site work per week. Competitive pay is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Senior Salesforce Developer in a complex enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in Apex, including writing triggers, controllers, and asynchronous code.
• Strong Salesforce Service Cloud experience, including Case Management and Messaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust solutions on the Salesforce platform.
• Implement complex security models and integrations.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Salesforce development experience

Apex programming

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Salesforce Service Cloud

Salesforce security expertise

Agile delivery model

Job description

Overview

As the Senior Salesforce Developer, you will be responsible for the detailed design, development, and implementation of the project solution. Working directly with the functional consultants, business analysts, and testers to deliver end-to-end Salesforce implementations, you will tackle complex technical challenges, from secure integrations to intricate business process automation. This is a hands-on role that requires deep technical expertise, a security-first mindset, and the ability to mentor other team members.

Job Title: SalesForce Developer

Location: London / Hybrid - 1 to 2 days onsite

Duration: 6 Months

Day Rate: Negotiable, Depending on Experience - Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

MUST BE SC CLEARED or Hold SC Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure solutions on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and advanced Screen Flows.
• Implement a complex security and access model based on the principle of least privilege, utilising restrictive OWDs, sharing rules, and permission sets.
• Build and maintain critical integrations, including a secure REST API call-out to an external system (JPA) via Salesforce Private Connect.
• Configure Salesforce Shield, including Real-Time Event Monitoring, to stream security logs to the client\'s Splunk SIEM.
• Translate business requirements and architectural designs into well-documented, high-quality technical solutions.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and champion development best practices.
• Participate actively in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.

Essential Skills

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Senior Salesforce Developer in a complex enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in Apex, including writing triggers, controllers, and asynchronous code.
• Proven proficiency with Lightning Web Components (LWC) for building modern user interfaces.
• Strong Salesforce Service Cloud experience, including Case Management, Knowledge, and Messaging for In-App and Web (MIAW) / Chat.
• Demonstrable experience with Salesforce security, including Salesforce Shield (Platform Encryption & Event Monitoring) and configuring highly restrictive data access models.
• Solid experience with Salesforce integration patterns, specifically consuming external REST APIs.
• Proficient in working within an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) delivery model.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Salesforce Public Sector Solution (PSS).
• Knowledge of Salesforce Private Connect.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools like Splunk.
• Active Salesforce Certifications (Platform Developer II, Service Cloud Consultant, Security and Privacy Accredited Professional).
• Prior experience working on UK public sector or secure government projects.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

Recruitment Assistance

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.