Lead Salesforce Developer

Indsafri; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri in Sandton seeks an experienced Lead Salesforce Developer to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable Salesforce solutions within a complex banking environment. You will guide a team of developers, manage lifecycle, and ensure alignment with business objectives, regulations, and security standards.

The role is hybrid for 5 months with potential extension based on performance. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in Salesforce, with 2+ years in leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years hands‑on Salesforce development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience within banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead design and hands‑on development of Salesforce applications; mentor team and conduct code reviews.
• Solution Design & Development: Develop Apex classes, triggers, LWC, and complex integrations; translate requirements into designs.
• System Integration: Maintain integrations with banking systems and third‑party tools using REST, SOAP, and middleware.
• Development Lifecycle Management: Own timelines, sprint planning, sandbox management, deployments.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure implementations meet banking regulations and security best practices; maintain docs for audits.
• Collaboration: Work with squads to resolve technical issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Salesforce development

Agile/Scrum

Code reviews

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Apex

Aura

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

SOQL/SOSL

Salesforce APIs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Lead Salesforce Developer to join our EB business unit in Sandton. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance Salesforce solutions within a complex banking environment. As a technical leader, you will guide a team of developers, manage the development lifecycle, and ensure that all technical implementations align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security standards. This is a hybrid position for a duration of 5 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and hands‑on development of Salesforce applications; provide technical mentorship to the development team and conduct rigorous code reviews.
• Solution Design & Development: Actively develop custom Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and complex integrations. Translate business requirements into technical designs that leverage the full Salesforce platform.
• System Integration: Develop and maintain integrations with banking systems and third‑party tools using REST, SOAP, and middleware solutions.
• Development Lifecycle Management: Own project timelines, conduct sprint planning, manage sandbox environments, and oversee deployments.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all implementations adhere to strict banking regulations and security best practices. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for compliance audits.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively within squads during the design and delivery phases to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of hands‑on Salesforce development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership/team management role. 5+ years of experience within the banking or financial services industry.
• Core Technical Expertise: Mastery of Apex, Aura, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
• Administration & Security: Strong understanding of Salesforce configuration, administration, and security best practices.
• DevOps & Agile: Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experienced with CI/CD practices for Salesforce, including robust branching and merging strategies.
• Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer I, Salesforce Platform App Builder, Salesforce Administrator, at least one Salesforce Architect Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OmniStudio and MuleSoft.
• Advanced expertise in Systems and Integration Design.
• Proven ability to manage technical project delivery in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.