Senior Salesforce Developer

Trustpilot
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with 5+ years of Salesforce development experience and a focus on automation and integration will find this role in a high-growth, collaborative environment in Edinburgh.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of Salesforce development experience and a track record of complex project delivery
    — “5+ years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Developer, demonstrating a proven track record of developing and deploying complex programmatic solutions.”
  • Individuals who excel at translating business requirements into technical solutions and mentoring others
    — “Collaborate with stakeholders and business analysts to translate complex requirements into technical specifications... Provide guidance and technical coaching to Administrators and junior developers.”
  • Candidates with strong automation and integration skills, particularly with APIs and Flows
    — “Develop and maintain complex Salesforce Flows and automation... Integrate Salesforce with internal and external systems using APIs and various integration patterns.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of code quality and adherence to technical standards
    — “Ensure our solutions are performant, secure, and aligned with technical standards.”
  • The position involves significant collaboration across multiple departments
    — “Collaborating across our commercial, marketing, and customer service teams.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Apex and Lightning Web Components in your resume and interviews
    — “Extensive experience with Salesforce Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Apex.”
  • Emphasize your ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
    — “Ability to conduct technical discussions and explain complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders.”
  • Showcase your background in implementing Salesforce best practices and security models
    — “Implement Salesforce best practices, focusing on scalable code, data integrity, security, and performance optimization.”
  • Demonstrate your involvement in CI/CD and version control workflows
    — “Utilize and contribute to CI/CD processes and version control workflows.”
  • Include examples of cross-functional problem-solving and project leadership in your application
    — “Lead the technical delivery of project features, from solution design and cross-functional problem-solving to final deployment.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • executed large strategic projects
  • led technical delivery of project features
  • maintained comprehensive technical documentation
Typical background
5+ years of experience in Salesforce developmentPlatform Developer I certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Salesforce DevelopmentApexLightning Web ComponentsSalesforce FlowsAPI IntegrationCode ReviewsTechnical Documentation

Preferred

CPQRevenue CloudAgentforce

Stack & domain

Salesforce DevelopmentApexLightning Web Components (lwc)Salesforce FlowsCPQRevenue CloudSoql/soslPlatform EventsAsynchronous ProcessingSalesforce Apis (rest, Soap, Bulk)Security Models (profiles, Permission Sets, Sharing Rules)CollaborationProblem-solvingCode ReviewsBest PracticesTroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationMentoringPlatform Developer IPlatform Developer IIArchitect-track CertificationsSalesforceCloud-based Data PlatformsIntegration PatternsTechnical StandardsCode QualityProcess Automation

About the role

Original posting from Trustpilot

At Trustpilot, we're on an incredible journey. We're a profitable, high-growth FTSE-250 company with a big vision: to become the universal symbol of trust. We run the world's largest open customer review platform, and while we've come a long way, there's still so much exciting work to do. Come join us at the heart of trust!

We are seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer with expertise in building robust and scalable solutions to join Trustpilot’s Go-to-Market Technology department. This role will be pivotal in executing large strategic projects within our Salesforce platform, collaborating across our commercial, marketing, and customer service teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in modern Salesforce development, a proactive approach to operational excellence, and a deep understanding of code quality and process automation. You will work closely with the wider Salesforce team to ensure our solutions are performant, secure, and aligned with technical standards. Familiarity with CPQ or middle-layer pricing and quoting platforms that bridge CRM and billing systems (e.g., Revenue Cloud) is desirable. 

What you’ll be doing:

Salesforce Development: Design, develop, and implement custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and other programmatic capabilities to meet the needs of the GTM Tech team.

Automation: Develop and maintain complex Salesforce Flows and automation, ensuring adherence to best practices and optimal performance.

Technical Implementation: Lead the technical delivery of project features, from solution design and cross-functional problem-solving to final deployment.

Integrations: Integrate Salesforce with internal and external systems using APIs and various integration patterns.

Peer Review: Participate in code reviews and ensure solutions align with the broader Salesforce ecosystem strategy and coding standards.

Best Practices: Implement Salesforce best practices, focusing on scalable code, data integrity, security, and performance optimization.

Troubleshooting: Support incident management and processes through custom development and technical troubleshooting.

Requirement Translation: Collaborate with stakeholders and business analysts to translate complex requirements into technical specifications and high-quality solutions.

DevOps: Utilize and contribute to CI/CD processes and version control workflows to support a high velocity of work.

Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for Salesforce customizations and integrations.

Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical coaching to Administrators and junior developers to support their skills development.

Who you are:

Technical Skills

Certifications: Minimum of Platform Developer I certification; Platform Developer II or Architect-track certifications are highly valued.

Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Developer, demonstrating a proven track record of developing and deploying complex programmatic solutions.

Modern Tooling: Extensive experience with Salesforce Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Apex. Experience with Agentforce is a plus.

Code Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in SOQL/SOSL, platform events, and asynchronous processing.

Integrations: Strong understanding of Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Bulk) and integration patterns.

Security: Deep understanding of Salesforce security models (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules) and their programmatic implications.

Tools: Proficiency in using developer tools like VS Code, Salesforce CLI, and Git for version control.

Collaboration & Mindset

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct technical discussions and explain complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

A proactive and flexible mindset, ready to embrace new challenges in a dynamic development environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on writing maintainable, scalable code.

What’s in it for you:

A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you

Competitive compensation package + bonus

25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment

Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community

Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist

Pension and life insurance 

Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan

Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health

Paid parental leave

Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme

Central office location complete with pop up events organised by our own community team as well as the building’s community team

Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, Trustie Community activities, and team socials

Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts, and more.

Still not sure?

We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. We’re excited to hear about your experiences along with how you will contribute to our working culture. Even if you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!

About us

Trustpilot began in 2007 with a simple yet powerful idea that is more relevant today than ever — to be the universal symbol of trust, bringing consumers and businesses together through reviews. Trustpilot is open, independent, and impartial — we help consumers make the right choices and businesses to build trust, grow and improve.

Today, we have more than 350 million reviews and 60 million monthly active users across the globe, with 149 billion annual Trustpilot brand impressions, and the numbers keep growing. We have more than 1000 employees and we’re headquartered in Copenhagen, with operations in  Amsterdam, Denver, Edinburgh, Hamburg, London, Melbourne, Milan and New York. 

We’re driven by connection. It’s at the heart of what we do. Our culture keeps things fresh –– it’s built on the relationships we create. We talk, we laugh, we collaborate and we respect each other. We work across borders and cultures to be the universal symbol of trust in an ever-changing world. With vibrant office locations worldwide and over 50 nationalities, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas. 

Our purpose to help people and businesses help each other is a tall order, but we keep it real. We’re a great bunch of humans, doing awesome stuff, without fuss or pretense. A successful Trustpilot future is driven by you –– we give you the autonomy to shape a career you can be proud of. If you’re ready to grow, let’s go.

Join us at the heart of trust.

Trustpilot is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and where different viewpoints and experiences are valued and respected. Trustpilot will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status. Together, we are the heart of trust.

Trustpilot is a global company and our data practices are designed to ensure that your personally identifiable information is appropriately protected. Please note that your personal information will be transferred, accessed, and stored globally as necessary for the uses and disclosures stated in our Privacy Policy.

If you have a disability and would like to discuss any adjustments you might need either in submitting your application, or to the recruitment process more generally, please let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition Team (talent.acquisition@trustpilot.com) quoting the role you wish to apply for.

Source: Trustpilot careers

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