Salesforce Principal Engineer Rate: £465–£510 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote (1 day per week onsite in Windsor initially) We are looking for a highly skilled Salesforce Principal Engineer to join a leading enterprise on a 6-month contract. This is a hybrid role based in Windsor, UK, requiring one day per week in the office initially. As a Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and shape the Salesforce platform architecture across multiple teams. You will define standards, guide best practices, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while influencing engineering direction across the business. Key Responsibilities * Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to Salesforce developers and stakeholders * Define and maintain Salesforce system architecture, integration patterns, and platform standards * Shape and deliver mobile and digital capabilities that enhance safety, compliance, customer experience, and productivity * Champion engineering excellence: CI/CD automation, testing strategies, observability, release processes, and secure-by-design practices * Ensure platform reliability, performance, and resilience * Implement AI-enabled tooling and automation practices to improve ways of working Required Skills and Experience * Strong expertise in Salesforce Service Cloud (E&U Cloud preferred) * Deep knowledge of LWC, Apex, Flows, and API development * Experience defining engineering standards and architectural guardrails across multiple teams * CI/CD pipeline experience, particularly with GitHub deployments * Ability to solve complex, cross-domain technical problems * Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering practices Qualifications * Significant experience as a Senior or Principal Software Engineer in complex digital or platform environments * Proven track record influencing technical direction without direct line management responsibility * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Experience adhering to architectural frameworks, security standards, and data privacy requirements Additional Requirements * Strong client-facing skills with excellent communication * Ability to lead teams, coordinate with multiple vendors, and drive technical decisions If you are a technically strong Salesforce professional with leadership experience, a passion for architecture, and a desire to work on enterprise-scale platforms, we would love to hear from you