Senior Salesforce Engineer

Recognise Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Time Off

Work From Anywhere

Learning & Development

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Care with Vitality

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay

Discretionary Company Bonus

Job summary

Recognise Bank is hiring a Salesforce Engineer to develop, enhance, and support our Salesforce and nCino platforms. You will partner with stakeholders to implement scalable, secure solutions that enable lending, customer servicing, and business growth.

You will lead development using declarative and programmatic approaches, deliver robust integrations, and establish coding and release standards. Hybrid work and strong growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a technology-related discipline.
• Salesforce Administrator certification is required.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise Salesforce solutions.
• Experience designing Salesforce integrations with internal/external systems.
• Apex, triggers, test classes, and Flows development experience.
• Experience with structured software development and change management.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Troubleshooting complex platform and integration issues.
• Solid Salesforce Sales Cloud knowledge and governance practices.
• Apex development with async processing and testing.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and data synchronization.
• Familiar with Git and VSCode; secure development practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of Salesforce solutions meeting requirements.
• Lead development and support of Salesforce functionality using declarative/programmatic approaches.
• Deliver robust integrations between Salesforce, nCino, and other systems.
• Establish and embed development standards, coding, testing and release processes.
• Develop automated tests and deployment processes ensuring quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, Architects, and operations teams.
• Review and optimise Salesforce configurations for performance and debt reduction.
• Monitor platform health and drive root-cause analysis of incidents.
• Ensure Salesforce solutions comply with regulatory and security requirements.
• Mentor colleagues and promote best practices.

Skills

Salesforce Administrator cert

Apex development

Sales Cloud knowledge

Flows and automation

REST APIs

Git / VSCode

CI/CD tooling

Security & governance

Education

Degree in tech or related field

Tools

nCino

VSCode

Job description

Hello,

We are Recognise Bank; a modern business bank built to support the UK’s SMEs with tailored lending and savings solutions. Founded in 2017 by experienced business owners, we set out to challenge traditional banking by offering more flexibility, understanding, and practical support to help businesses thrive. Since receiving our banking licence in 2021, we’ve built a loyal customer base and a strong, diverse team that puts people first.

Our vision is building stronger futures with bespoke financial solutions. We understand that no two financial needs are the same, which is why we work closely with UK SMEs and individuals to unlock potential others often overlook. Through smart, flexible lending and savings products, we’re here to build and grow stronger futures for lasting success.

Our values shape how we work and grow together:

Can do, will do: We take ownership, solve problems, and adapt as our customers’ needs evolve.

Be brilliant: We show up with curiosity and energy, always striving for better.

Do the right thing: We act with integrity, responsibility, and care in everything we do.

Make a difference: We focus on impact, helping our customers, colleagues, and communities succeed.

About the role

Develop, enhance, and support the Bank’s Salesforce and nCino platforms, delivering scalable, secure and reliable solutions that support lending, customer servicing, operational efficiency, and business growth. Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and third‑party providers to implement high‑quality platform enhancements, integrations, and automation while adhering to Salesforce development best practices, governance standards, and the Bank’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements whilst maintaining platform stability, scalability, and performance.

• Lead the development, enhancement, and support of Salesforce functionality using declarative and programmatic approaches, including Flows, Apex classes, triggers, and Lightning components where required.

• Deliver robust integrations between Salesforce, nCino, and internal or third‑party systems using APIs, middleware, and integration best practices.

• Establish and embed Salesforce development standards, coding practices, testing approaches, and release management processes.

• Develop and maintain automated tests and deployment processes to ensure solution quality, reliability, and compliance with change management requirements.

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and operational teams to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.

• Review and optimise existing Salesforce and nCino configurations, identifying opportunities to improve automation, user experience, platform performance, and technical debt.

• Monitor platform health, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive root‑cause resolution of production incidents.

• Partner with technology and security teams to ensure Salesforce solutions comply with regulatory, governance, data protection, and security requirements.

• Mentor and support colleagues by sharing Salesforce expertise, promoting best practices, and contributing to a collaborative engineering culture.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Read and follow all relevant company policies and procedures

• Adhere to all risk‑related responsibilities applicable to your role, as set out in the Risk Management Policy

• Abide by all compliance and financial crime related policies, procedures and reporting obligations applicable to your role

• A Material Risk Taker for the bank you will need to act in accordance with regulatory expectations of a Certified individual

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Degree, professional qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in a technology‑related discipline.

• Salesforce Administrator certification

• Proven experience developing and supporting enterprise Salesforce solutions in a complex business environment.

• Experience designing and implementing Salesforce integrations with internal and external systems.

• Experience building and maintaining Apex classes, triggers, test classes, and Salesforce Flows.

• Experience working within structured software development and change management processes.

• Experience collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to deliver business outcomes.

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex platform and integration issues.

• Strong Salesforce platform knowledge, including Sales Cloud and platform automation capabilities.

• Advanced knowledge of Salesforce Flows, validation rules, security model, profiles, permission sets, and sharing architecture.

• Strong Apex development skills, including classes, triggers, asynchronous processing, and test automation.

• Knowledge of Salesforce integration patterns, REST APIs, web services, authentication mechanisms, and data synchronisation approaches.

• Understanding of Salesforce data modelling, data quality management, and platform governance.

• Familiarity with source control management tools such as Git and code editors like VSCode.

• Knowledge of software engineering principles including code quality, testing, documentation, and secure development practices.

• Ability to apply Salesforce practices when designing and implementing solutions.

Desirable:

• Salesforce Platform Developer I/II certifications.

• Additional Salesforce certifications relevant to architecture, integration, or application development.

• nCino certifications or formal nCino training.

• Experience working with the nCino Bank Operating System.

• Experience within banking, financial services, lending, or regulated environments.

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Salesforce DevOps tooling.

• Experience supporting large‑scale Salesforce implementations with multiple integrations and business‑critical processes.

• Experience with AutoRabit preferable, Gearset or Copado are similar.

• Experience within a regulated financial services environment

• Knowledge of nCino configuration, customisation, and lending processes.

• Knowledge of Azure, middleware, or enterprise integration platforms.

• Understanding of banking products, lending lifecycle processes, and regulatory considerations.

£55,000 - £80,000 a year

Why Join?

At Recognise Bank, we’re building more than a bank — we’re creating a culture where people feel empowered to make a difference, supported to be brilliant, with a can do will do attitude, and trusted to do the right thing.

We believe that when our people thrive, so do our customers. That’s why we invest in an environment that reflects our values and supports your growth, flexibility, and wellbeing.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Competitive Time Off – Generous annual leave plus bank holidays to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.

Work From Anywhere – Up to 6 weeks per year to work remotely from anywhere in the world.*

Learning & Development – Tailored training and support to grow your skills and achieve your professional goals.

Hybrid Working – To support your work‑life balance, we offer a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.**

Private Medical Care with Vitality – Comprehensive healthcare coverage to keep you healthy.

Enhanced Pension Scheme – Helping you plan and save for a secure future.

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay – Supporting you and your family during important life moments.

Discretionary Company Bonus – Rewarding your contribution to our shared success.