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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Salesforce Engineer - **Company:** PPL UK - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Apex Code, Salesforce Lightning, SOAPAPI, Git, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Data Management, Restful APIs, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ppluk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/PPL_External_Careers/job/London/Salesforce-Engineer_JR101104 ## About the Role * At least five years' hands-on Salesforce development experience, with expertise in scalable solutions using Apex, Lightning Components (LWC and Aura), SOQL and Salesforce APIs. * Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture and development best practices, including Apex, asynchronous processing, governor limits, bulkification, transaction management, data modelling, large data volumes and appropriate use of Flow. * Strong understanding of Salesforce integration patterns, including REST/SOAP APIs, Named Credentials, Platform Events, asynchronous processing and event-driven integrations. * Experience across a mature software development lifecycle, including Git, branching and pull requests, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, deployment planning and multi-environment Salesforce releases; proficiency with Salesforce CLI and Salesforce DX project structures. * Ability to translate business and technical requirements into well-designed Salesforce solutions, identifying risks, dependencies and suitable technical approaches. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, explaining technical concepts to varied audiences, contributing to solution design and working effectively with technical and business stakeholders. * A flexible, self-motivated and resilient approach, with the ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and take ownership of problem solving. ## Description As Salesforce Engineer, you'll sit within the Technology function and play an important role in supporting, enhancing and developing PPL's highly customised Salesforce platform. This is a great opportunity to combine technical expertise with a strong customer focus, helping us get the best from Salesforce and deliver solutions that make a real difference to how PPL operates. We're looking for a self-motivated Salesforce specialist who brings strong technical capability, curiosity and a flexible, can-do approach. You'll be confident translating business needs into practical technical solutions and comfortable building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You'll champion the effective use of Salesforce at PPL, working with Lightning components, configuration changes, data management, Apex, Einstein & other AI technologies. You'll also contribute to an environment built around source-controlled code, structured processes and automated delivery. Key responsibilities will include: * Produce clear, practical documentation that enables other developers to support, maintain and enhance systems effectively. * Act as a key point of contact for discussions about new solution requirements between the business and Technology. * Support the development, deployment and ongoing improvement of systems and applications. * Analyse, document, review and follow structured processes and procedures, including configuration management, version control, coding, testing and documentation standards. * Research and recommend new tools, techniques and approaches that could improve how solutions are delivered, including the use of AI. * Represent the needs of business users by delivering effective solutions that meet approved specifications, agreed standards and wider business objectives. * Act as a Salesforce subject matter expert, championing & maximising the value of the platform and advising on how it can best support business requirements. * Use Salesforce capabilities appropriately, prioritising declarative and configuration-led solutions over customisation where possible. * ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Building an agentic software factory: How we rebuilt product development at Pipedrive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100261-building-an-agentic-software-factory-how-we-rebuilt-product-development-at-pipedrive) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)