Valcon Group UK

Overview We are seeking a Salesforce Copado Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale Salesforce transformation programme. The role will focus on designing and governing DevOps, release management, and test automation capabilities using Copado across a complex Salesforce ecosystem . The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of architecture, delivery governance, and quality engineering , ensuring scalable DevOps practices and robust testing frameworks are Embedded across multiple Salesforce clouds and delivery teams. This role may operate as either a DevOps Architect, Copado Architecture SME, or Test/QA Lead depending on programme needs . Key ResponsibilitiesCopado Architecture & DevOps Strategy Design and implement Salesforce DevOps architecture using Copado across multiple environments and Salesforce clouds. Define branching strategies, release governance models, and deployment pipelines . Establish best practices for source-driven development and CI/CD pipelines within Salesforce programmes. Define environment strategies covering development, SIT, UAT, and production deployments . Implement scalable release management and change governance frameworks . Release Management & Environment Governance Own end-to-end Salesforce release management processes using Copado . Define deployment strategies including hotfix, patch, and major release cycles . Manage environment alignment across multiple delivery teams and suppliers. Ensure traceability between user stories, commits, deployments, and production releases . Provide governance and oversight across multi-team release cycles . Test Strategy & Quality Engineering Design and implement test strategies integrated with Copado pipelines . Define automated testing frameworks including: Unit testing Integration testing Regression testing End-to-end testing Integrate Copado with testing tools such as Selenium, Provar, or Copado Robotic Testing . Ensure quality gates and automated validation are Embedded into the CI/CD pipeline . Define test data management strategies across environments . Architecture & Integration Alignment Work closely with Salesforce architects and platform teams to align DevOps with enterprise architecture. Ensure CI/CD pipelines support: multi-cloud Salesforce environments integrations with Middleware and external platforms large-scale metadata deployments Ensure compliance with security and governance standards . Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, QA, and Product teams across the programme. Provide guidance to development teams on Copado usage, DevOps practices, and release processes . Lead DevOps and testing governance forums and architecture reviews . Provide advisory support to programme leadership on DevOps maturity and platform optimisation . Required ExperienceSalesforce & Copado Extensive experience implementing Copado DevOps pipelines within Salesforce environments . Experience supporting Salesforce multi-cloud programmes (Sales, Service, Experience, Industries etc.). Strong understanding of Salesforce metadata deployment models and environment management . DevOps & CI/CD Experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce platforms . Knowledge of Git-based development workflows and branching strategies . Familiarity with DevOps tooling such as: GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket Jenkins Copado CI/CD orchestration platforms Test & Quality Engineering Experience leading test automation strategies in Salesforce environments . Knowledge of automated testing tools such as: Provar Selenium Copado Robotic Testing Postman/API testing tools Strong understanding of test life cycle management and test environment orchestration . Key Skills Salesforce DevOps Architecture Copado Implementation & Governance CI/CD Pipeline Design Release & Environment Management Test Automation Strategy DevOps Best Practices Salesforce Platform Governance Integration & Deployment Architecture Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership Ideal Background Candidates will typically come from environments such as: Large Salesforce transformation programmes Technology consulting firms Global enterprise organisations with complex Salesforce estates DevOps or Quality Engineering leadership roles Experience across multi-team delivery environments and regulated industries is beneficial. Why This Role Is Interesting Opportunity to shape DevOps and testing strategy across a large Salesforce platform . Influence platform governance, quality engineering, and release processes . Work with senior architecture, engineering, and transformation leadership . Play a critical role in delivering high-quality, scalable Salesforce solutions . If you'd like, I can also provide: A shorter recruiter-friendly version (6-8 bullet points) ideal for LinkedIn outreach. A Boolean search specifically for Copado/Salesforce DevOps SMEs (these candidates can be surprisingly hard to find).