Senior Salesforce Developer

Online Education Services Pty Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Purchased leave

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Online Education Services (OES) in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to own the development, enhancement and ongoing maintenance of our Salesforce platform, powering student experiences and university partnerships.

You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and third‑party partners, drive platform improvements, and help shape how technology supports staff and learners in a fast‑growing, global education group.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of CRM experience in a commercial environment.
• 3+ years hands-on Salesforce development and implementation.
• Experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Community Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Salesforce enhancements and new functionality aligned to business priorities.
• Oversee day-to-day Salesforce administration and platform support.
• Identify workflow improvements and implement scalable solutions.
• Investigate data integrity issues and ensure sustainable resolutions.
• Collaborate with third-party development partners as the technical lead.
• Lead demonstrations and training to ensure confident platform adoption.

Skills

CRM domain experience

Salesforce development

Apex

Lightning Web Components

SOQL/SOSL

CI/CD pipelines

OAuth & REST APIs

Data integrity & security

Education

Salesforce Platform Developer I

Salesforce Platform Developer II

Tools

CI/CD tools

REST APIs

OAuth

Job description

Online Education Services (OES)is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of learners by expanding access to high-quality online education. We work in close partnership with universities and leading education providers acrossAustralia and the United Kingdom, supporting the development of innovative, student-centred online programmes that make a genuine difference.

As a proud member of theSEEK Group, we benefit from the expertise and global reach of a world-renowned digital leader — while maintaining the collaborative, people-first culture that makes OES a great place to work. Our vision is bold: to become the world's most impactful enabler of education. We're well on our way, and we'd love you to be part of that journey.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivatedSenior Salesforce Developerto join our technology team at ourBirmingham City Centreoffices.

In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of our Salesforce platform — the engine that powers how our teams deliver outstanding experiences for students and university partners alike. You will work closely with key internal stakeholders and liaise with third-party development teams, ensuring the platform continues to evolve in line with the needs of a dynamic, fast-growing organisation.

This is far more than a purely technical position. You will be a valued contributor to the wider business, helping shape the way technology supports our people and the students we serve.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Delivering continuous Salesforce enhancements and new functionality in line with business priorities
• Overseeing day-to-day Salesforce administration and providing platform support to internal teams
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve workflows and implementing effective, scalable solutions
• Investigating data integrity issues, determining root causes, and ensuring sustainable resolutions are put in place
• Acting as the technical point of contact when collaborating with third-party development partners
• Leading walkthroughs and demonstrations of new features for both new and existing members of staff, ensuring confident platform adoption across the business.

Who You'll Work With

You will report directly to theSalesforce Platform Managerand build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business, including:

• IT Operations & Supportand the wider IT team
• Student OperationsandSales teams
• Reporting Analystswho depend on accurate, well-structured data
• University partnersand a range of external vendors and service providers

Your expertise will be sought after at every level — from the technical team to the wider business stakeholders who rely on Salesforce to perform at their best.

Why Join OES?

• Make a real impact— your work will directly support learners in accessing life-changing education
• Be part of something bigger— OES is backed by the global scale and innovation of theSEEK Group
• Grow with us— we are a forward-thinking organisation that continuously evolves, and we invest in the people who help us get there
• A workplace that values you— we foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed and everyone is encouraged to thrive
• Birmingham City Centre location— a vibrant, well-connected base right in the heart of the city

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a Salesforce professional who brings both technical depth and a genuine passion for what the platform can achieve. To be successful in this role, you will need:

Experience & Technical Skills

• 4–6 yearsof experience working within the CRM domain
• 3+ yearsof hands-on Salesforce development and implementation experience
• Proven expertise acrossSalesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Community Cloud
• Strong command ofApexdevelopment, including triggers, classes, and test methods
• Proficiency inLightning Web Components (LWC), Aura components, and Visualforce
• Solid working knowledge ofSOQL and SOSL
• Experience implementing and managingCI/CD pipelines, along with integrating third-party systems viaoAuth and REST APIs
• A thorough understanding ofSalesforce governor limits, security best practices, and custom development standards
• Demonstrated ability to maintaindata consistency between Salesforce and integrated partner systems
  

Qualifications

• Salesforce Platform Developer I—Essential
• Salesforce Platform Developer II—Highly desirable

About You

Beyond your technical credentials, you are someone who communicates clearly and confidently — capable of translating complex technical concepts into plain language for non-technical colleagues. You are methodical, solutions-focused, and take genuine pride in the quality and reliability of your work. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams and with external partners, and you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to something that truly matters.

• Global organisation focused on growth with lots of opportunities for our employees
• Engaging & vibrant organisational culture
• 35 hour working week, within a flexible working environment
• OES values driven recruitment principles
• Career-life fit – health & wellbeing focus
• 25 days of annual leave + Bank holidays
• Purchased leave scheme
• OES strategy reflects respect, honesty & diversity
• Continuous improvement through challenging & meaningful work
• Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
• High growth industry & strong partner/shareholder backing
• Genuine focus on student success
• Global mentoring program
• We are proud to support the Living the Wage movement