Salesforce Developer

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The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.  

Job Description:

As the Salesforce Developer, you will lead the end-to-end implementation of Salesforce from the ground up, ensuring the platform is strategically designed and configured to align with our business objectives. This includes gathering and translating stakeholder requirements into scalable solutions, overseeing data migration and system integration, and establishing best practices for user adoption and ongoing platform optimization.

What will I be doing:

This role demands a blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to build a strong partnership with Salesforce and deliver tailored solutions that meet evolving business needs. As the Salesforce Developer, you will lead the full implementation of Salesforce, ensuring a smooth rollout and seamless integration into daily operations. You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering customized solutions that support business requirements, collaborating closely with project managers, stakeholders, and technical teams throughout development, testing, and deployment phases. You will be responsible but not limited to:

• Leading the end-to-end implementation of Salesforce across the business.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Identifying and resolving system bugs to maintain platform stability and performance.
• Defining development goals, timelines, and milestones for Salesforce projects.
• Ensuring the system architecture aligns with the agreed solution design.
• Monitoring platform performance to ensure it meets current and future business needs.
• Providing training and mentorship to junior developers, promoting best practices.
• Managing data migration and integration with existing systems.
• Staying up to date with Salesforce releases and recommending relevant enhancements.

What experience do I need:

To be successful in the role the candidate should have proven experience in leading successful Salesforce implementations and delivering scalable, business-aligned solutions. Other qualifications and experience include:

• The ideal candidate holds multiple Salesforce certifications including Platform Developer I, Platform App Builder, and Advanced Admin,
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in Salesforce development tools and frameworks, including Lightning and CPQ,
• A solid understanding of database scripting languages such as MySQL, Apex, and VisualForce,
• Intermediate knowledge of JavaScript, C#, and APEX coding standards.
• This role requires someone who can work independently while collaborating effectively across teams, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,

• Additional day off for your birthday,

• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,

• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,

• Enhanced family leave,

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,

• Cycle to work scheme.