Senior Salesforce Engineer

Salesforce Software Engineer

Division: Data, Technology & Innovation

Department: Digital Systems

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £85,000 and London from £64,900 to £95,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory

• Your recruitment contact is Sonika via S Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services .

The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Digital Systems teams powers smarter regulation through digital systems that serve FCA staff and the wider financial services industry.

• Design and craft Salesforce solutions that truly make a difference, using Apex, Lightning Web Components and declarative tools to create experiences people love.
• Collaborate in an agile, supportive environment to deliver high-quality, reliable software that meets user needs and feels intuitive.
• Bring fresh ideas to the table by spotting opportunities for innovation and shaping proposals that deliver quick wins and meaningful impact.
• Be part of an exciting Salesforce transformation, helping us re‑architect our platform and influence its future direction.
• Work closely with leading Salesforce architects and engineers, learning from the best while sharing your own expertise in a team that values growth and collaboration.
• Take on a dynamic role that blends hands‑on engineering with architectural thinking, while exploring AI‑powered innovations to help shape the future of our Salesforce platform.

Minimum:

• Extensive experience in designing and developing Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), declarative tools and other platform features, including troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing performance and managing technical debt.
• Demonstrated experience in agile development practices with Git for version control, including resolving merge conflicts and deployment issues, conducting code reviews, creating documentation, estimating workloads and performing unit/integration testing.
• Extensive experience as a Salesforce Engineer with hands‑on developer background, ideally gained in consultancy environments where adaptability and client‑focused delivery are key.

Essential:

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of Salesforce releases, new features and industry best practices with the ability to recommend innovative solutions.
• Strong experience applying industry‑standard software design patterns and logical, strategic thinking to deliver scalable solutions.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with confidence to make decisions that restore functionality quickly while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
• Salesforce certifications are highly advantageous, including one or more of the following:
  Platform App Builder, Advanced Administrator, JavaScript Developer I, Platform Developer I/II, Experience Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work.
• Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary.
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

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