Junior Software Engineer – Android / Kotlin – HYBRID

Job Overview

Senior Salesforce DeveloperLocation: Hybrid

Job DescriptioOur client operates as several directorates, each focusing on particular activities. This role is within the Group CTO directorate.
They develop new products to meet the needs of their members now and in the future and provide technology leadership within the organisation and to our members and customers. Most of the company’s technical resource and
capability sits within their directorate, allowing them to focus on delivering a digital vision for members and customers
There are a number of teams which make up the GCTO directorate, and this role is within Internal IT, in the Business Services team. The team’s role is to develop and maintain the Salesforce platform to support our customer
facing activities
The role
The Senior SalesForce Developer will lead the design, development, support, maintenance and protection of the Salesforce platform. This role plays a vital role in continually improving and
enhancing the Salesforce platform and works closely with the DXP Platform team including development manager, Scrum master, integration specialists and product owners.The development team provides the resources for 2nd and
3rd line technical support (break/ fix), delivering changes from the operational backlog (delivered via fortnightly sprints) and project-based resources for larger change and transformational initiatives.
Responsibilities are expected to be developed and finalised over time and will include but will not be restricted to
Work closely with peers and the development manager to identify the resources required to meet the demands of the business and responsible for allocating developers and meeting these commitmentsLead a team of developers
in achieving key transformation and business performance activities. Provide technical coaching to the team and lead technical discussions, providing guidance to other developersProvide line management and leadership for
the Salesforce developers within the team and support their professional development in the roleActively contributes to the continuous improvement of policy and process within the team to promote best practice and adoption
of industry frameworks including Agile and DevOpsAdvise on opportunities for Salesforce development to enhance corporate efficiency and effectivenessProvide 3rd line support for Salesforce including technical queries, usability,
reporting, events, integration of systems, change requests and policyProvide system development and administration on Salesforce associated clouds including, but not limited to, Sales, Service, Experience, CPQ and CommunicationsWork
with stakeholders to understand requirements and support translating these into development tasks. Consult stakeholders regarding system functionality and usability to enhance customer experience (CX).Consistently deliver
quality work to time; meeting estimates and first-time pass through QACreate and run unit tests. Participate in peer testing development of new featuresConduct manual and automated tests against work to ensure it meets customer
expectations and quality standardsDemonstrate application features to stakeholders both in person and onlineFollow internal processes and standards for managing software development across its lifecycle, from initial design
to regular feature releases and bug fixes. Provide system development and administration on Jira (and associated tools) and maintain system documentation

RequirementsDemonstratable experience in Apex, JavaScript, and Lightning componentsDemonstratable experience using (some of) SOQL, XML, JSON, jQuery, Omni studioDemonstratable experience in design, delivery and testing
system developmentsDemonstratable experience in deploying configuration/ deployments into a live (production) environmentUnderstanding of IT security principles including security by design, CIA triangle, SSOPrevious experience
working as a Salesforce developer with exposure to at least three of the following technologies: Salesforce Sales Cloud for CRM, Salesforce, Service Cloud for ITSM, Salesforce Communications Cloud, Salesforce Experience
Cloud, Salesforce CPQPrevious experience using at least two of the following technologies: Copado, Conga, Adobe Sign (integrated), JIRA, Confluence, GitHubDemonstrable experience working in a technical support role (helpdesk)
or customer service/ facing roleDemonstrable experience leading and performing unit, system, peer and user-acceptance testingDemonstrable experience creating and maintaining system and user documentation, and peer reviewing
colleague’s workDemonstrable experience working within Agile and DevOps frameworks

BenefitsFlexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas plus the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 daysGenerous flexible pension schemesProtection benefit – life coverAnnual performance awardA range of wellbeing
lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and supportA generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional developmentAllocated
allowance of up to £250 to equip your home officeFinancial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most
of your moneyThe opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefitElectric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech – spreading the cost of your everyday white goods and technologyA wide
range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores and CSSC membershipFamily friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave and opportunity for career breaksSupport your volunteering
with up to 3 days volunteer leaveCycle to work scheme and eye care scheme including free eye test vouchers and £70 towards new glasses for VDU useFree flu vaccinationsEmployee recognition awards and travel loansA company
culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning