Job Description

We have advertised this job as being 3 months however it could be vastly longer than this and could range from 3 - 12 months depending on experience of candidate. We would happily entertain shorter durations depending on the ideal candidate.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Developer to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Salesforce solutions that optimise business processes and enhance system integration. This role requires a deep understanding of system architecture, cloud services, and programming languages, with an emphasis on delivering scalable and secure applications. The Salesforce Developer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions aligned with organisational goals.

Duties

Develop customised Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other relevant tools. Integrate Salesforce with external systems via RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and other web service protocols. Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and system design documents. Implement system architecture strategies including microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), load balancing, and system security measures such as firewalls and VPNs. Manage continuous integration and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, Git, and DevOps practices. Optimise system performance through effective database management with SQL, NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), and optimisation of cloud resources on platforms such as AWS or Azure. Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues across diverse operating systems including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and VMware environments. Ensure compliance with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) standards while maintaining documentation for system architecture and design. Collaborate on system administration tasks involving DHCP, DNS, firewall configurations, and virtualisation technologies like VMware ESXi or Kubernetes clusters. Support information security protocols by implementing best practices for data protection within Salesforce integrations.

Requirements

Proven experience in Salesforce development including Apex programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce pages, and Salesforce APIs. Strong knowledge of system architecture principles including microservices architecture, load balancing techniques, and service-oriented architecture (SOA). Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, C#, Python, C++, Ruby on Rails, VBA, Shell Scripting (Bash), and .NET frameworks. Extensive experience with databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server; familiarity with NoSQL databases is advantageous. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure along with virtualisation technologies like VMware ESXi or Kubernetes clusters. Understanding of network protocols including DNS, DHCP, VPNs; knowledge of firewalls and information security best practices is essential. Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git version control systems; experience in CI/CD pipelines is preferred. Knowledge of web services standards including RESTful APIs and SOAP; experience integrating third-party solutions using PegaSystems or similar platforms is a plus. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements into effective solutions. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within an Agile environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to innovative projects within a forward-thinking organisation committed to technological excellence.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 31,475.71-60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person