Description

Senior Salesforce Developer role at Alcumus. Building innovative solutions; enabling safer workplaces for everyone. Alcumus supports a global network of responsible buyers, suppliers and partners and helps organisations protect their people, operations, and the planet. The tech we build today will create a better tomorrow.

We’re looking for a Senior Salesforce Developer to join our fast-growing team and help shape the future of our Salesforce ecosystem. In this pivotal role, you’ll tackle complex challenges, design scalable solutions, and bring innovative ideas to life on the Salesforce platform. You’ll not only get hands-on with cutting-edge development, but also share your expertise through mentorship and play a key part in raising the bar for our processes and standards.

Location: Morden, UK • Department: Technology & Product

We’re excited to find someone who is passionate about building reliable, high-impact systems that make a real difference.

What you’ll do

• Technical Development and Implementation
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions, including Apex classes, Visualforce pages, Lightning Components, and LWC.
  • Customize Salesforce to meet business needs through declarative tools (Flows, Workflows, Validation Rules, etc.).
  • Build reusable components and frameworks to accelerate development and maintain consistency.
  • Create and manage integrations with external systems using REST APIs, middleware, and other integration tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
  • Stay current with Salesforce platform enhancements and proactively recommend improvements.
  • Leverage AI-powered tools and capabilities (e.g., Salesforce Einstein, predictive analytics, intelligent automation) to enhance user experiences and drive data-informed decision-making.
  • Participate in Tier 3 support activities to diagnose and resolve production incidents.
• Solution Design and Delivery
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
  • Estimate development effort based on user stories and technical complexity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
  • Conduct system testing and support user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure defect-free solutions.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing
  • Provide informal leadership and technical guidance to junior developers and peers.
  • Share knowledge through documentation, walkthroughs, and code examples.
  • Participate in peer reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Significant experience in Salesforce development, with deep expertise in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components.
• Proven experience developing Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware tools.
• Strong experience with Salesforce platform configuration and customization.
• Solid understanding of Salesforce security, governor limits, and performance best practices.
• Experience with version control (Bitbucket, Git) and project tracking tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and the Salesforce DevOps lifecycle.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and building custom UIs on the Lightning platform.
• Experience with data migration tools and processes (e.g., Data Loader, ETL tools).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.
• Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer I required; Platform Developer II or Architect certifications a plus).

What you’ll get in return

Alcumus has a hybrid workplace policy, with office-based work 3 days per week. We offer a range of perks and benefits:

• Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits: Enhanced Parental Leave, Generous annual leave, Healthcare Plan, Annual Giving Day, Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Future Planning: Pension scheme with employer contributions, Life Assurance – 3X base salary, Rewards Program, LinkedIn Learning License

Inclusion and supporting your application

Alcumus is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We consider transferable and soft skills and may upskill candidates who don’t meet every criteria but show aptitude and capability. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

What to expect if you apply

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• Interview process: recruiter discovery call; first stage interview via Microsoft Teams; additional interview with stakeholders

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best. Bring Your Whole Self to Work.