Job Description

Salesforce Software Engineer

Division: Data, Technology & Innovation

Department: Digital SystemsSalary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 59,100 to 85,000 and London from 64,900 to 95,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory Your recruitment contact is Sonika via Sonika.Suryadevara@fca.org.uk. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

About the FCA and team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Digital Systems teams powers smarter regulation through digital systems that serve FCA staff and the wider financial services industry.

Role responsibilitiesDesign and craft Salesforce solutions that truly make a difference, using Apex, Lightning Web Components and declarative tools to create experiences people love Collaborate in an agile, supportive environment to deliver high-quality, reliable software that meets user needs and feels intuitive Bring fresh ideas to the table by spotting opportunities for innovation and shaping proposals that deliver quick wins and meaningful impact Be part of an exciting Salesforce transformation, helping us re-architect our platform and influence its future direction Work closely with leading Salesforce architects and engineers, learning from the best while sharing your own expertise in a team that values growth and collaboration Take on a dynamic role that blends hands-on engineering with architectural thinking, while exploring AI-powered innovations to help shape the future of our Salesforce platform

Skills required
Minimum:Extensive experience in designing and developing Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), declarative tools and other platform features, including troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing performance and managing technical debt Demonstrated experience in agile development practices with Git for version control, including resolving merge conflicts and deployment issues, conducting code reviews, creating documentation, estimating workloads and performing unit/integration testing Extensive experience as a Salesforce Engineer with hands-on developer background, ideally gained in consultancy environments where adaptability and client-focused delivery are key

Essential:Up-to-date knowledge of Salesforce releases, new features and industry best practices with the ability to recommend innovative solutions Strong experience applying industry-standard software design patterns and logical, strategic thinking to deliver scalable solutions Proven problem-solving skills with confidence to make decisions that restore functionality quickly while keeping the bigger picture in mind Salesforce certifications are highly advantageous, including one or more of the following: Platform App Builder, Advanced Administrator, JavaScript Developer I, Platform Developer I/II, Experience Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant

Benefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance 35 hours of paid volunteering annually A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that's free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability confident: our hiring approach



We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role's key requirements.

Useful information and timelinesJob advert close: 22 January at 11:59pm CV Review/Shortlist: 26 January First Interview: w/c 2 February Second Interview: w/c 9 February * Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.