Technical Lead – Salesforce (Solution Engineering)
📍 London (Hybrid) | 💼 Permanent
£100,000 - £120,000
About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable Technical Lead / Solution Engineer with deep Salesforce expertise to join a global technology function delivering enterprise-scale solutions across Distribution and Underwriting.
This role sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and delivery — ideal for someone who can design robust solutions while remaining close to the code and development teams.
You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, driving modern engineering practices, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions aligned to business strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the end-to-end solution design across Salesforce and integrated platforms
* Collaborate with Architects, Product Owners, and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
* Define and implement integration patterns across enterprise systems (REST APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures)
* Provide hands-on technical leadership, including mentoring developers, reviewing code, and resolving technical challenges
* Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and automated deployments
* Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security, and regulatory requirements
* Support Agile delivery teams through sprint cycles, removing blockers and ensuring high-quality outputs
What We’re Looking For
Salesforce Expertise (Essential)
* Strong hands-on experience with:
* Apex
* Lightning Web Components (LWC)
* Salesforce Flows / Automation
* Deep understanding of core Salesforce data model (Accounts, Opportunities, Cases, etc.)
Architecture & Integration
* Proven experience designing end-to-end solutions within complex environments
* Strong experience with:
* REST API integrations
* Middleware platforms (e.g. MuleSoft, Boomi)
* Understanding of event-driven architecture and scalable integration patterns
Engineering & Delivery
* Experience working within Agile delivery environments
* Strong knowledge of:
* CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gearset, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
* Version control systems (Git)
* Exposure to release management and environment strategies
Leadership
* Experience leading or mentoring development teams
* Comfortable operating as a hands-on technical leader, balancing delivery and oversight
* Strong communicator, able to work across technical and business stakeholders
Highly Desirable
* Experience with Financial Services Cloud (FSC) or Insurance domain
* Exposure to OmniStudio / Vlocity
* Experience working in enterprise-scale, multi-system environments
* Knowledge of data modelling and governance within Salesforce
The Ideal Candidate
You are a hands-on Technical Lead who:
* Can confidently design scalable solutions and make key technical decisions
* Remains close to engineering teams and understands real-world development challenges
* Brings a modern engineering mindset, with a focus on automation, quality, and continuous delivery
* Thrives in collaborative, Agile environments and enjoys mentoring others
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work on large-scale, global Salesforce programmes
* Exposure to modern architecture and integration challenges
* Be part of a high-performing technology function driving innovation across the business
* Strong emphasis on engineering excellence and continuous improvement
If you're a Salesforce Technical Lead looking for a role where you can combine architecture, hands-on engineering, and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.