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Salesforce Developer (Mid Level) Department: Technology Employment Type: Permanent Location: London, UK Reporting To: Enterprise Applications Manager Description The Salesforce Developer is an integral member of our Salesforce team, responsible for building and customising solutions that support business goals and enhance user experiences. This role requires solid technical knowledge of Salesforce development, the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions, and a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams. While primarily hands-on, the Developer contributes to maintaining best practices and improving overall development efficiency. What that means day to day Technical Development and Implementation Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce solutions, including Apex classes, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Configure Salesforce using declarative tools such as Flows, Validation Rules, and Page Layouts to meet business requirements. Develop and maintain integrations with external systems using APIs and integration tools. Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development and production environments. Follow Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines to ensure high-quality solutions. Support adoption of new Salesforce features and releases by evaluating and implementing relevant enhancements. Participate in support activities, including diagnosing and resolving user-reported issues. Solution Design and Delivery Translate business requirements into well-structured technical designs. Provide input into effort estimation and project planning. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, and other developers to deliver solutions that align with business objectives. Contribute to testing activities, including system testing and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT). Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Participate actively in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions with peers. Document technical designs, solutions, and processes for maintainability and team learning. Share insights and contribute ideas to improve team workflows, efficiency, and solution quality. What you'll need to be successful 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, including advanced skills in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC) Proven ability to design and implement Salesforce integrations using REST and SOAP APIs, with experience in middleware platforms such as MuleSoft. Experience building and customizing solutions on Experience Cloud, including development of custom components, UI styling, and role-based access controls. Strong knowledge of Salesforce configuration and customisation, including objects, flows, validation rules, and automation tools Deep understanding of Salesforce security models, governor limits, and performance optimisation best practices Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket) and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the full Salesforce DevOps lifecycle, including CI/CD processes and tooling Proficient in JavaScript and capable of building responsive, user-friendly custom UIs on the Lightning platform Experience with data migration and integration tools, including Data Loader, ETL platforms, and large-volume data strategies Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Platform Developer II or Salesforce Architect certifications are a strong plus Experience working with Account Engagement (Pardot) and/or Marketing Cloud, particularly in the areas of automation and customer engagement Understanding of object-oriented design principles and enterprise architecture standards Comfortable working in environments with high security, compliance, or regulatory requirements Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to cross-functional projects What you'll get in return We have a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer: Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits Enhanced Parental Leave Generous annual leave Healthcare Plan Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community Cycle-to-work Scheme Future Planning Pension scheme with employer contributions Life Assurance - 3X base salary Rewards Program - access to discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development Equal Opportunity Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves. What you can expect if you apply: A response to your application within 15 working days An interview process consisting of: An initial discovery call with the recruiter A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you'll be working with closely in the role We're keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.
Salesforce Developer (Mid Level) Department: Technology Employment Type: Permanent Location: London, UK Reporting To: Enterprise Applications Manager Description The Salesforce Developer is an integral member of our Salesforce team, responsible for building and customising solutions that support business goals and enhance user experiences. This role requires solid technical knowledge of Salesforce development, the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions, and a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams. While primarily hands-on, the Developer contributes to maintaining best practices and improving overall development efficiency. What that means day to day Technical Development and Implementation Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce solutions, including Apex classes, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Configure Salesforce using declarative tools such as Flows, Validation Rules, and Page Layouts to meet business requirements. Develop and maintain integrations with external systems using APIs and integration tools. Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development and production environments. Follow Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines to ensure high-quality solutions. Support adoption of new Salesforce features and releases by evaluating and implementing relevant enhancements. Participate in support activities, including diagnosing and resolving user-reported issues. Solution Design and Delivery Translate business requirements into well-structured technical designs. Provide input into effort estimation and project planning. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, and other developers to deliver solutions that align with business objectives. Contribute to testing activities, including system testing and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT). Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Participate actively in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions with peers. Document technical designs, solutions, and processes for maintainability and team learning. Share insights and contribute ideas to improve team workflows, efficiency, and solution quality. What you'll need to be successful 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, including advanced skills in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC) Proven ability to design and implement Salesforce integrations using REST and SOAP APIs, with experience in middleware platforms such as MuleSoft. Experience building and customizing solutions on Experience Cloud, including development of custom components, UI styling, and role-based access controls. Strong knowledge of Salesforce configuration and customisation, including objects, flows, validation rules, and automation tools Deep understanding of Salesforce security models, governor limits, and performance optimisation best practices Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket) and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the full Salesforce DevOps lifecycle, including CI/CD processes and tooling Proficient in JavaScript and capable of building responsive, user-friendly custom UIs on the Lightning platform Experience with data migration and integration tools, including Data Loader, ETL platforms, and large-volume data strategies Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Platform Developer II or Salesforce Architect certifications are a strong plus Experience working with Account Engagement (Pardot) and/or Marketing Cloud, particularly in the areas of automation and customer engagement Understanding of object-oriented design principles and enterprise architecture standards Comfortable working in environments with high security, compliance, or regulatory requirements Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to cross-functional projects What you'll get in return We have a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer: Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits Enhanced Parental Leave Generous annual leave Healthcare Plan Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community Cycle-to-work Scheme Future Planning Pension scheme with employer contributions Life Assurance - 3X base salary Rewards Program - access to discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development Equal Opportunity Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves. What you can expect if you apply: A response to your application within 15 working days An interview process consisting of: An initial discovery call with the recruiter A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you'll be working with closely in the role We're keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.