Salesforce Developer

Ukufunda Business Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to lead the design and development of complex Salesforce applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience and relevant Salesforce certifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams for requirements gathering, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring best practices in development and deployment. This role offers a dynamic environment within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Salesforce solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to gather and translate requirements.
• Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Salesforce: Apex

Salesforce: Lightning Web Components

Salesforce: OmniScript

Salesforce: Flow

Responsive design

RESTful API design

DevOps methodologies

Version control

SQL and NoSQL databases

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

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.

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