Senior Salesforce Developer | Flexible Hours & Growth

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Birmingham, UK
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL) Custom Software Data Integrity Information Technology Operations Cloud Services Salesforce.Com Web Applications Delivery Pipeline Salesforce Sales Cloud Visualforce Restful APIs

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivatedSenior Salesforce Developerto join our technology team at ourBirmingham City Centreoffices.

In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of our Salesforce platform - the engine that powers how our teams deliver outstanding experiences for students and university partners alike. You will work closely with key internal stakeholders and liaise with third-party development teams, ensuring the platform continues to evolve in line with the needs of a dynamic, fast-growing organisation.

This is far more than a purely technical position. You will be a valued contributor to the wider business, helping shape the way technology supports our people and the students we serve.

Benefits

  • Global organisation focused on growth with lots of opportunities for our employees
  • Engaging & vibrant organisational culture
  • 35 hour working week, within a flexible working environment
  • OES values driven recruitment principles
  • Career-life fit - health & wellbeing focus
  • 25 days of annual leave + Bank holidays
  • Purchased leave scheme
  • OES strategy reflects respect, honesty & diversity
  • Continuous improvement through challenging & meaningful work
  • Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
  • High growth industry & strong partner/shareholder backing
  • Genuine focus on student success
  • Global mentoring program
  • We are proud to support the Living the Wage movement

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Delivering continuous Salesforce enhancements and new functionality in line with business priorities
  • Overseeing day-to-day Salesforce administration and providing platform support to internal teams
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to improve workflows and implementing effective, scalable solutions
  • Investigating data integrity issues, determining root causes, and ensuring sustainable resolutions are put in place
  • Acting as the technical point of contact when collaborating with third-party development partners
  • Leading walkthroughs and demonstrations of new features for both new and existing members of staff, ensuring confident platform adoption across the business., You will report directly to theSalesforce Platform Managerand build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business, including:
  • IT Operations & Supportand the wider IT team
  • Student OperationsandSales teams
  • Reporting Analystswho depend on accurate, well-structured data
  • University partnersand a range of external vendors and service providers

Your expertise will be sought after at every level - from the technical team to the wider business stakeholders who rely on Salesforce to perform at their best.

Requirements

We are seeking a Salesforce professional who brings both technical depth and a genuine passion for what the platform can achieve. To be successful in this role, you will need:

Experience & Technical Skills

  • 4-6 yearsof experience working within the CRM domain
  • 3+ yearsof hands-on Salesforce development and implementation experience
  • Proven expertise acrossSalesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Community Cloud
  • Strong command ofApexdevelopment, including triggers, classes, and test methods
  • Proficiency inLightning Web Components (LWC), Aura components, and Visualforce
  • Solid working knowledge ofSOQL and SOSL
  • Experience implementing and managingCI/CD pipelines, along with integrating third-party systems viaoAuth and REST APIs
  • A thorough understanding ofSalesforce governor limits, security best practices, and custom development standards
  • Demonstrated ability to maintaindata consistency between Salesforce and integrated partner systems

Qualifications

  • Salesforce Platform Developer I-Essential
  • Salesforce Platform Developer II-Highly desirable, Beyond your technical credentials, you are someone who communicates clearly and confidently - capable of translating complex technical concepts into plain language for non-technical colleagues. You are methodical, solutions-focused, and take genuine pride in the quality and reliability of your work. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams and with external partners, and you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to something that truly matters.

About the company

Online Education Services (OES)is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of learners by expanding access to high-quality online education. We work in close partnership with universities and leading education providers acrossAustralia and the United Kingdom, supporting the development of innovative, student-centred online programmes that make a genuine difference.

As a proud member of theSEEK Group, we benefit from the expertise and global reach of a world-renowned digital leader - while maintaining the collaborative, people-first culture that makes OES a great place to work. Our vision is bold: to becomethe world’s most impactful enabler of education. We’re well on our way, and we’d love you to be part of that journey.

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