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About the role
At Hargreaves Lansdown, Salesforce is at the core of our digital transformation and operational excellence. As we continue to enhance and expand our Salesforce platform, we are seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to focus on the technical design and solutions to complex problems. Reporting to the “Design & Build” Engineering Manager, this role will build out technical solutions aligned with best practices, architectural standards, and business needs.
The Senior Salesforce Developer will play a key role in shaping the future of our Salesforce platform, collaborating with Engineering Managers, Developers, Admins and Consultants. You will guide how technical solutions are built, supporting the team and mentoring junior members.
You’ll work closely with two Engineering Managers who are responsible for “Design & Build” and “DevOps, QA, and Support,” as well as, for a period, Salesforce Consultants delivering larger-scale developments. This is a hands-on role, requiring a mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and mentorship.
What you will be doing
1. Technical Development: Design, develop, and implement high-quality Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and APIs.
2. Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders and other Engineers to design scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce solutions.
3. Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
4. Platform Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the Salesforce platform, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
5. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with teams across "Design & Build," "DevOps, QA, and Support," and consultant-led workstreams to deliver seamless solutions.
7. Innovation: Stay updated on the latest Salesforce technologies, features, and trends, bringing innovative ideas to the platform.
8. Problem-Solving: Address and resolve technical challenges, providing solutions that align with business objectives.
9. Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for technical designs, processes, and best practices.
About you
10. Salesforce Experience: Extensive knowledge of Salesforce architecture, development tools, and best practices, with expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and APIs.
11. Development Skills: Proven experience in designing and developing complex Salesforce solutions.
12. Deployment Skills: Experience in release management using both 2nd Generation Unlocked Packaging and SF DevOps tooling such as Gearset
13. Problem-Solving Ability: A track record of solving challenging technical problems and delivering robust solutions.
14. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
15. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and provide mentorship to junior developers.
16. Certifications: Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II, Salesforce Certified Administrator) are highly desirable.
Desirable Qualifications
17. Experience with Salesforce Lightning Experience, including Lightning components and App Builder.
18. Experience with third-party applications and integrations, such as marketing automation tools, Data Cloud, Einstein.
19. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.
20. Previous experience in a senior or lead role.
Interview Process
2-stage interview, including one on-site in the Bristol office.
Working Schedule
We are based in Bristol, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home.
Why us?
Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
21. Discretionary annual bonus*and annual pay review
22. 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
23. Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
24. Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
25. Enhanced parental leave
26. Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
27. Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
28. Private medical insurance*
29. Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
30. Health screening programme
31. <- confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
32. Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
33. Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
34. Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
35. Two paid volunteering days per year
* dependant on role level
** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year