Salesforce Engineering Manager BPP The Professional Performance Business

sfapps.info; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Salesforce Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of engineers. This role is pivotal in driving the vision of delivering user-focused, data-driven products within a rapidly evolving environment. You will mentor engineers, advocate for strong engineering principles, and collaborate with various teams to create effective technical solutions. If you are passionate about Salesforce and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a growing organization that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technical leader in Salesforce Engineering.
• Ability to mentor engineers and implement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Salesforce Engineers, fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business goals into technical solutions.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Salesforce Development

Code Review

Mentoring

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Tools

Salesforce

Cloud-based Data Solutions

Job description

About the Company

BPP Education is in an exciting phase of growth, attracting thousands of new students each year and expanding into new markets globally. The Product & Technology (P&T) team is rapidly evolving to support the business’s expansion. This transformation includes modernizing platforms and digital experiences to scale and meet business growth in the coming years.

About the Role

A leadership opportunity is available for a data-driven professional to join the team as a Salesforce Engineering Manager. In this role, the Salesforce Engineering Manager will report directly to the Head of Data Engineering and be responsible for building and leading a team of Salesforce engineers. This position involves close collaboration with the Data, Product Management, Product Design, and Engineering teams to drive the vision of delivering user-focused, data-driven products that meet the needs of the BPP Education ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Salesforce Engineers, providing mentorship and fostering professional development.
• Advocate for strong engineering principles, ensuring consistency and quality across the team.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with the Data Engineering team to create a single source of truth for critical business data at BPP.
• Lead the team in capturing requirements, understanding business problems, and translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Guide the implementation of Salesforce solutions that improve customer experience, staff experience, and data integrity.
• Ensure that all Salesforce development is scalable, maintainable, and easy to understand.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a technical leader within a Salesforce Engineering environment.
• Proficiency in writing and reviewing code.
• Experience mentoring and coaching engineers to help them grow.
• Ability to implement best practices and effective working methods across the team.
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile environments and fostering an Agile culture.
• Strong understanding of translating product and business goals into technology solutions.
• Passion for keeping up with current best practices in Salesforce and engineering.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and share knowledge effectively.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with cloud-based data storage solutions, data lakes, and customer data platforms.