Salesforce Development Lead - 12 Month FTC
In this high-profile position, you will take responsibility for leading and developing guiding a team of Salesforce developers and Administrators to deliver innovative and scalable solutions on the Energy and Utilities Cloud - Salesforce platform.
How will I spend my time in this role?
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Salesforce developers and administrators, ensuring the successful completion of projects, best practices adherence, and professional development, including on time delivery of small change and programmes;
- Oversee and manage the development of Energy & Utilities Cloud solutions on the Salesforce platform for our global businesses, including Apex, Lightning components, Visualforce, Omni scripts, Data Raptors, Integration procedures and integrations with third-party applications;
- Oversee the implementation of high-quality, scalable, and secure Salesforce applications, following Salesforce’s best practices, coding standards, and architecture guidelines;
- Lead efforts in integrating Salesforce with other enterprise applications using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms, and integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Informatica, etc.);
- Oversee the utilisation of Salesforce objects, page layouts, fields, workflows, and validation rules;
- Review code written by the development team, ensuring that it is well-structured, efficient, and follows best practices;
- Monitor the Salesforce platform for performance optimization opportunities, ensuring smooth operation and a high-quality user experience;
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of development processes, solutions, and best practices. Encourage knowledge sharing within the team and across departments;
- Lead the troubleshooting of complex technical issues, provide advanced support to the team, and ensure timely resolution of technical challenge.
What skills/experience do I need to be successful?
- You will have experience leading a Salesforce Development Team;
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II required.
What sets us apart?
- Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
- Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.
What does hybrid working mean to us?
Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.
What happens next?
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.
Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.
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- Department
- IT & Change
- Locations
- SmartestEnergy Limited - London office - Canary Wharf
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Contract
- Remote Status
- Fully Remote

Salesforce Development Lead - 12 Month FTC
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