Salesforce Developer
Duration: Permanent is preferred or 12 months contact
Location: Pretoria, but we can accommodate Bryanston and Cape Town
Work Model: 3 days onsite is the current corporate directive.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to design, build, implement, and support enterprise‑grade Salesforce solutions across a range of Salesforce Clouds and platform capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions that support business transformation, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
Working closely with solution architects, business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders, the Salesforce Developer will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design through to deployment, support, and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a passionate Salesforce professional with strong technical capabilities and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality Salesforce solutions. They are comfortable working in collaborative, fast‑paced environments and can effectively engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. They demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering business value through technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and support Salesforce applications and solutions.
- Develop custom functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce platform technologies.
- Configure and customize Salesforce Clouds to meet business requirements.
- Develop and maintain automation using Salesforce Flows and platform tools.
- Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and third‑party applications using APIs and middleware solutions.
- Participate in solution design workshops, architecture discussions, and technical reviews.
- Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to Salesforce development standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while maintaining application stability and performance.
- Optimize platform performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
- Produce technical documentation, deployment guides, and support knowledge transfer activities.
- Collaborate within Agile/Scrum delivery teams and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
- Work closely with business stakeholders throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure successful solution delivery.
Areas of Expertise
Candidates may have experience in one or more of the following Salesforce products and capabilities:
- Salesforce Platform
- Sales Cloud
- Service Cloud
- Experience Cloud
- Data Cloud
- Commerce Cloud
- MuleSoft Integration
- Salesforce AI (Einstein and Agentforce)
- Financial Services Cloud
- CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote)
- Health Cloud
Technical Skills
Salesforce Development
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- Visualforce
- SOQL and SOSL
- Salesforce Flows
- Validation Rules
- Custom Objects and Fields
- Custom Metadata Types
- Security and Sharing Model
- Permission Sets and Profiles
- Platform Events
Integration Technologies
- REST APIs
- SOAP APIs
- Event‑Driven Architecture
- MuleSoft (advantageous)
- External Services and Connected Apps
Development Practices & Tools
- Git and Source Control Management
- Salesforce DevOps and CI/CD Practices
- Agile and Scrum Methodologies
- Automated Testing and Deployment Frameworks
Required Experience
- 2–10+ years of Salesforce development experience, depending on role level and seniority.
- Proven experience delivering Salesforce implementations and enhancements within enterprise environments.
- Experience integrating Salesforce with ERP, CRM, digital platforms, and third‑party applications.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce platform architecture, capabilities, and limitations.
- Experience working within Agile software development environments.
- Understanding of Salesforce governance, security, and best practices.
- Experience across the full SDLC, including requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with multi‑cloud Salesforce implementations.
- Exposure to AI‑enabled Salesforce solutions, including Einstein and Agentforce.
- Experience with enterprise integration platforms and middleware solutions.
- Participation in large‑scale digital transformation programmes.
- Experience mentoring junior developers or providing technical leadership (for senior roles).
Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following certifications would be advantageous
- Salesforce Certified Administrator
- Salesforce Platform App Builder
- Salesforce Platform Developer I
- Salesforce Platform Developer II
- Salesforce Advanced Administrator
- Salesforce Integration Architect
- Salesforce Application Architect
- Salesforce System Architect
- Salesforce Certified AI Associate
- Salesforce Certified AI Specialist
Soft Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Adaptability and continuous learning mindset
- Results‑oriented with a proactive approach to delivery
Industry Experience (Advantageous)
Experience within any of the following sectors would be beneficial
- Financial Services
- Banking
- Insurance
- Telecommunications
- Retail and E‑commerce
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Public Sector