Lead Salesforce Developer

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Lead Salesforce Developer to join our EB business unit in Sandton. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance Salesforce solutions within a complex banking environment. As a technical leader, you will guide a team of developers, manage the development lifecycle, and ensure that all technical implementations align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security standards.

This is a hybrid position for a duration of 5 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  Lead the design and hands‑on development of Salesforce applications; provide technical mentorship to the development team and conduct rigorous code reviews.
• Solution Design & Development:
  Actively develop custom Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and complex integrations. Translate business requirements into technical designs that leverage the full Salesforce platform.
• System Integration:
  Develop and maintain integrations with banking systems and third‑party tools using REST, SOAP, and middleware solutions.
• Development Lifecycle Management:
  Own project timelines, conduct sprint planning, manage sandbox environments, and oversee deployments.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Ensure all implementations adhere to strict banking regulations and security best practices. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for compliance audits.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively within squads during the design and delivery phases to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of hands‑on Salesforce development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership/team management role. 5+ years of experience within the banking or financial services industry.
• Core Technical Expertise:
  Mastery of Apex, Aura, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SOSL, and Salesforce APIs.
• Administration & Security:
  Strong understanding of Salesforce configuration, administration, and security best practices.
• Dev Ops & Agile:
  Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experienced with CI/CD practices for Salesforce, including robust branching and merging strategies.
• Certifications:
  
  Salesforce Platform Developer I, Salesforce Platform App Builder, Salesforce Administrator, at least one Salesforce Architect Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Omni Studio and Mule Soft.
• Advanced expertise in Systems and Integration Design.
• Proven ability to manage technical project delivery in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.