Salesforce Developer

Ukufunda Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced Senior Salesforce Developer. This role involves designing and developing scalable Salesforce solutions while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience in Salesforce development and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team and lead impactful software solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing Salesforce solutions.
• Relevant Salesforce certifications required.
• Solid experience in both front-end and back-end development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Salesforce solutions.
• Gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Apex

Lightning Web Components

OmniScript

RESTful API design

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce Financial Services Cloud

Salesforce Service Cloud

Git

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Senior Salesforce Developer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to join our crossfunctional software development team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous enhancement of complex Salesforce-based applications and software systems. You will ensure solutions are scalable, high-performing, and adaptable to evolving business requirements. In addition, you will provide technical direction, mentor team members, and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle to address challenges and ensure successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Salesforce solutions using Apex, OmniScript, Flows, and Lightning Web Components.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Lead and support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Leverage Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, and other relevant Salesforce products to deliver tailored solutions.
• Ensure best practices in DevOps, version control, testing, and code quality are followed.
• Mentor junior developers and serve as a technical expert for cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and optimize application performance and scalability.
• Integrate with external systems using RESTful APIs and manage data flow across platforms.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience developing Salesforce solutions
• Solid experience in both front-end and back-end development
• Relevant Salesforce certifications

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience working with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Service Cloud

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Salesforce : Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniScript, Flow
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data models, and integration patterns
• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and Marketing Cloud is advantageous
• Front-end development : Responsive design, browser performance, and optimization techniques
• Back-end development : Advanced programming, algorithms, and design patterns
• DevOps and SDLC methodologies
• Version control (e.g., Git)
• Testing frameworks and practices
• RESTful API design and third-party integration
• Cloud platforms : AWS or Azure
• Microservices and event-driven architecture
• Containerization and deployment via Kubernetes
• Database technologies : SQL and NoSQL, with a focus on performance and optimization
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and package managers