Lead Product Engineer (Salesforce)

Absa Group Limited; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking an experienced Lead Product Engineer (Salesforce) to design and implement Salesforce solutions in a banking context. This role involves hands-on development, leading a team of developers, and ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates should have extensive Salesforce development experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in banking systems integrations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of hands‑on Salesforce development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce administration, configuration, coding and security best practices.
• Proven experience integrating Salesforce with external systems, preferably in a banking or financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and hands‑on development of Salesforce solutions for banking needs.
• Develop custom Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and integrations.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of Salesforce developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Salesforce development

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

SOQL/SOSL

Salesforce APIs

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technologies / computer science, Engineering / science, or related field

Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Platform Developer I / II or Salesforce System Architect

Tools

DevOps tools

Job description

Job title: Lead Product Engineer (Salesforce)

Job Location: Gauteng, Randburg

Deadline: November 30, 2025

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Job Summary

• Integrated Channels a division within PPB Salesforce is seeking an experienced and hands‑on seasoned Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and implement Salesforce solutions within our banking environment.
• This role requires leadership and deep technical expertise to deliver secure, scalable, high‑performance Salesforce solutions.
• You will be responsible for hands‑on development, guiding the team, and ensuring solutions align with our business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and hands‑on development of Salesforce solutions, ensuring high‑quality solutions tailored to banking needs.
• Actively develop custom Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce integrations.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of Salesforce developers and conduct code reviews.
• Develop and maintain integrations with banking systems and third‑party tools using REST, SOAP, and middleware solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Manage Salesforce environments, including sandbox setup, deployments, and system optimization.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and security standards in all Salesforce implementations.
• Oversee data modelling, workflows, automation processes, and access controls in Salesforce.
• Stay updated on Salesforce platform enhancements and leverage them to improve system performance and capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Document technical solutions and processes for maintainability and compliance audits.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in information technologies / computer science, Engineering / science, or a related field.
• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Platform Developer I / II or Salesforce System Architect (preferred).
• Minimum of 7+ years of hands‑on Salesforce development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in Salesforce technologies, including Apex, Aura, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL / SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce administration, configuration, coding and security best practices.
• Proven experience integrating Salesforce with external systems, preferably in a banking or financial services environment.
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies and the ability to work in a fast‑paced setting.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI / CD practices for Salesforce deployments. Experience in Branching and merging strategies.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience working within regulated industries such as banking or finance (preferred).

Education

Bachelor's Degree : Information Technology