Senior Salesforce Software Engineer

Entelect; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Salesforce Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in Salesforce development, strong skills in Apex and VisualForce, and a proven ability to lead teams. This role offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid working model, and opportunities for continuous development across various enterprise projects.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Commission incentives for successful leads

Access to employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in Salesforce development with a focus on Apex, VisualForce, LWC.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture and APIs.
• Experience leading a team of Salesforce Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom solutions on the Salesforce platform.
• Engage in various stages of the SDLC.
• Build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Apex

VisualForce

Aura Lightning Components

LWC

Test Class Development

Salesforce Architecture

APIs

Integration Techniques

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or other Sciences

Tools

Salesforce Developer Console

Salesforce CLI

Salesforce Extensions for Visual Studio Code

Job description

Job title: Senior Salesforce Software Engineer

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 22, 2025

What you will get from us

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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Delivery

• Designing and developing custom solutions on the Salesforce platform, using Apex, VisualForce, Aura lightning components, LWC, Test class development, and coverage.
• Exploring methods to enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.
• Engaging in various stages of the SDLC, from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation.
• Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation.

People

• Demonstrating maturity, motivation, and leadership in the workplace.
• Championing change within the team and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and nurturing colleagues to uphold standards of excellence and accountability.

Customer

• Building strong relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver impactful solutions.
• Managing customer expectations and identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or other Sciences.
• Minimum 6 years\' experience in Salesforce development, with a focus on Apex, VisualForce, Aura lightning components, LWC, Test class development, and coverage.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture, APIs, and integration techniques.
• Experience leading a team of Salesforce Engineers.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.
• Hybrid working model: working from the office on average 2 – 3 times per week.
• A strong customer-facing ability.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM US

• A competitive compensation package with twice-yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses.
• Tenure-based loyalty leave.
• Access to employee wellness programs and rewards for professional development.
• Commission incentives for successful business development leads and employee referrals.
• Hands-on support from leadership through regular one-on-ones and quarterly reviews.
• Continuous development programs offering training in leadership and technical skills.
• Exposure to enterprise projects across multiple domains and problem spaces for South Africa’s most esteemed organisations.

THE TECH STACKS WE USE

Popular but not limited to

• Salesforce Platform: Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, SLDS, SOQL, SOSL
• Integration Technologies: Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Bulk, Streaming, etc.), MuleSoft
• Development Tools: Salesforce Developer Console, Salesforce CLI, Salesforce Extensions for Visual Studio Code
• Data Management and Analytics: Salesforce Reports and Dashboards, Einstein Analytics
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