Johannesburg: Salesforce Developer posted by Ukufunda Business Solutions

Job Title: Senior Salesforce Developer
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to join our crossfunctional software development team. In this role, you will lead the design, development,
testing, deployment, and continuous enhancement of complex Salesforce-based applications
and software systems. You will ensure solutions are scalable, high-performing, and adaptable
to evolving business requirements. In addition, you will provide technical direction, mentor
team members, and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle to
address challenges and ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable Salesforce solutions using Apex, OmniScript, Flows, and
Lightning Web Components.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and business analysts to gather
requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
Lead and support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including
planning, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Leverage Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, and other relevant
Salesforce products to deliver tailored solutions.
Ensure best practices in DevOps, version control, testing, and code quality are
followed.
Mentor junior developers and serve as a technical expert for cross-functional teams.
Monitor and optimize application performance and scalability.
Integrate with external systems using RESTful APIs and manage data flow across
platforms.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or equivalent
6+ years of experience developing Salesforce solutions
Solid experience in both front-end and back-end development
Relevant Salesforce certifications
Preferred:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience working with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Service Cloud
Technical Skills & Expertise
Salesforce: Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniScript, Flow

Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data models, and integration patterns
Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and Marketing Cloud is advantageous
Front-end development: Responsive design, browser performance, and optimization
techniques
Back-end development: Advanced programming, algorithms, and design patterns
DevOps and SDLC methodologies
Version control (e.g., Git)
Testing frameworks and practices
RESTful API design and third-party integration
Cloud platforms: AWS or Azure
Microservices and event-driven architecture
Containerization and deployment via Kubernetes
Database technologies: SQL and NoSQL, with a focus on performance and
optimization
Familiarity with front-end build tools and package managers