Job Purpose
The Salesforce Lech Lead will lead and manage our development and QA processes. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development lifecycle for our client projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable Salesforce solutions. You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to our development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
* Provide technical leadership and direction for all Salesforce development activities.
* Define and maintain development standards and best practices aligned with Salesforce best practices and security guidelines.
* Stay current on the latest Salesforce technologies, trends, and APIs.
* Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools for use on Salesforce projects.
Development Management
* Lead the development team in designing, developing, implementing, and testing Salesforce solutions for client projects.
* Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to coding standards.
* Work with the Head of Delivery to manage the development life cycle (SDLC) for all projects, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.
* Work closely with project managers and business analysts to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined and implemented effectively.
Quality Assurance (QA) Management
* Define and implement a comprehensive QA strategy for all Salesforce projects with the Head of Delivery.
* Oversee the activities of the team, ensuring thorough testing of all developed functionalities.
* Establish and maintain a robust testing environment for efficient and effective QA processes.
* Work closely with developers to identify, diagnose, and resolve defects.
Mentorship and Coaching
* Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering their technical skills and knowledge.
* Ensure knowledge transfer and maintain a culture of continuous learning within the development team.
Solution Design and Development
* Participate in client workshops and discussions to understand business requirements.
* Design, develop, and implement complex Salesforce solutions using best practices and patterns.
* Integrate Salesforce with third-party applications using APIs and other integration techniques.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Required
* 5+ Years of experience as a Salesforce Developer
* Extensive experience with the Salesforce platform, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
* Deep knowledge of Salesforce development languages and technologies, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Aura Components.
* Proficiency in SOQL and SOSL for data manipulation.
* Strong experience with Salesforce APIs for integration (REST, SOAP).
* Demonstrated experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
* Proven experience leading and managing a development team through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
* Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Experience with Salesforce development tools like Salesforce DX, VS Code, and Git for version control.
* Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
* Previous experience in a leadership or senior role, providing technical direction and mentorship.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience managing client relationships and participating in workshops to gather requirements.
Disirable
* Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II and Salesforce Certified Integration Architect Certifications are highly desirable.
* Additional certifications like Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect are a plus.
* Experience will be considered in combination with Salesforce Certifications.
About Us:
Join the 2025 "Great Place to Work"
and
"Best Workplace in Consulting"
You won't find the outdated professional services "bums on seats" mentality here - at Performa, versatility and learning come first. We are a boutique partner focusing exclusively on the Salesforce suite, so from hands-on projects with international clients to pioneering pilots and working with the latest AI technologies, every day brings something different. We're proud to be award-winning leaders in learning and development, and are committed to giving our people 20% of their working week to dedicate to their own professional development. Add in the opportunity to fast-track an enriching career in the Salesforce ecosystem, and it's clear why our team love what they do.
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Benefits:
* Annual Salary of £70,000 to £90,000
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Flexible working
* On-site, Hybrid or Remote Work - whatever suits you
* Group Profit Share Scheme
* 20% of working time dedicated to YOUR personal development
* Funded Salesforce Exams with no restrictions.
* Quarterly Team Meets and Social Events