Junior Salesforce Developer

Our client is a well-established provider in the education and creative training industry. They also operate additional education-focused initiatives that support learners in developing career-ready skills. With a strong reputation for transforming lives through education and career development, our client plays a key role in the further and higher education space. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, cross-functional team consisting of educators, administrators, and technical professionals, supporting Salesforce systems across the organisation. Their core services focus on education, training, and career development.

Key responsibilities and focus areas:

• Designing and building Salesforce applications
• Customising workflows and automation processes
• Integrating Salesforce with external systems
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Enhancing user experience and optimising data workflows
• Developing dashboards and analytics tools
• Staying current with Salesforce technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred for advanced roles)
• Maths and English qualification (or equivalent Level 2)
• Understanding of education sector processes (e.g., admissions and enrolment)
• Experience with Salesforce platform implementation and customisation
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• (Desirable) Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer I, App Builder, or Administrator

Technology & Tools:

• Salesforce platform (including Education Cloud)
• Salesforce Lightning
• Visualforce
• Apex
• SOQL
• JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Familiarity with Python and MySQL (desirable)
• Salesforce automation tools, dashboards, and data modelling tools

Key Benefits:

• Salary range: £40,000 FTE (pro rata actual salary: £24,000)
• Working setup: 21 hours per week across 3 days (2 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Staff social events
• Interest-free loans (emergency or career development)
• Free on-site lunches during term-time
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please note that this job posting may be removed at any time due to an overwhelming response of applications. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply promptly if you believe you are a strong fit for the position. While we receive numerous applications, only a select few candidates will be shortlisted and presented to the client for further consideration. We thank you for your understanding and interest in this opportunity.