Salesforce Software Engineer

Deka Minas Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is looking for a Senior Salesforce Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Salesforce development experience, focusing on scalable solutions and mentoring junior developers. This role involves leading projects, customizing Salesforce applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
• Strong experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Visualforce.
• Proven expertise with Salesforce configuration and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Salesforce development projects.
• Design and implement robust, scalable code using Salesforce technologies.
• Integrate Salesforce with external systems using APIs.

Skills

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Visualforce

SOQL

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce DX

MuleSoft

Git

Jenkins

Copado

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Salesforce Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable Salesforce solutions that align with strategic business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our CRM ecosystem, build cutting-edge Salesforce applications, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate is a Salesforce platform expert with a strong software engineering background and a passion for delivering high-quality enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Salesforce development projects from design to deployment.

Design and implement robust, scalable, and reusable code using Apex, Lightning Components (LWC), and Visualforce.

Integrate Salesforce with external systems using APIs (REST / SOAP), middleware, and other tools.

Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Business Analysts to gather technical requirements.

Customize and configure Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and / or Experience Cloud to meet business needs.

Perform code reviews and enforce best practices in software development, security, and performance.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing Salesforce applications and processes.

Stay current with Salesforce platform releases and new technologies to drive innovation.

Contribute to architecture and design decisions, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term technology strategy.

Support CI / CD and automated testing initiatives for Salesforce development.

Mentor and coach junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.

Strong experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and SOQL / SOSL.

Proven expertise with Salesforce configuration, security model, workflows, and process automation tools (e.g., Flow).

Experience integrating Salesforce with external systems via REST / SOAP APIs and middleware (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi).

Deep understanding of Salesforce DX, packaging, and deployment strategies.

Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.

Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and modern DevOps practices.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Salesforce Platform Developer I & II certifications are highly desirable.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

Experience in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and / or Experience Cloud implementation projects.

Knowledge of enterprise application architecture and cloud computing principles.

Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git), CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Copado), and test automation.

Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments and manage multiple priorities.