Salesforce Engineer - London

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FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Salesforce Engineer to work for our client within the financial services sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.

Our client is looking for a Salesforce Engineer who will design, configure, and develop solutions on the Salesforce platform to support the client’s business objectives. This role involves delivering high-quality, scalable features within a mature Salesforce organisation while addressing technical debt and adhering to robust governance processes. You will take a hands-on approach to create technical designs, mentor junior team members, and ensure end-to-end accountability for solution delivery, from design to production, in a dynamic and challenging environment.

The ideal candidate will have a results-driven attitude and commitment to delivery with a willingness to work extended hours when required to meet critical deadlines or resolve issues. You will also be team oriented, have strong communication skills and resilient with a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Design and document technical solutions in collaboration with architects, ensuring alignment with business requirements and platform best practices
  • Configure and customise Salesforce solutions, prioritising out-of-the-box functionality to minimise custom code
  • Develop and maintain Aura and Lightning Web Components (LWC) using Apex to deliver robust, high-quality features while leveraging OmniStudio to build and enhance business processes and user experiences
  • Take full accountability for the quality and delivery of solutions, from development through to production deployment, adhering to the principle of “you build it, you own it”
  • Mentor and guide junior team members, encouraging their technical growth and understanding of Salesforce best practices
  • Contribute to test case development and execute tests to ensure high-quality deliverables, avoiding silos between developers and testers while using version control and deployment tools effectively to manage and deploy code, ensuring seamless delivery to production
  • Address technical debt encountered during fixes, enhancements, or new development to maintain a stable and scalable Salesforce organisation
  • Adhere to strict governance processes to ensure compliance with financial services regulations and internal standards
  • Utilise Salesforce data management tools to perform data imports, exports, and queries as part of solution development and maintenance
  • Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to support team delivery
  • Location:
    London
    Job Type:
    FullTime