Senior Salesforce Developer

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 5 October 2026 Job Details Yolk Digital is engaged by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to provide an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to the Commercial Application Delivery Section, within the Business Solutions Branch of DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division. You'll support projects that build and enhance the department's Salesforce applications. Working in a project delivery team, you'll implement and deliver solutions that meet clients' business requirements. You'll collaborate with the Solution Lead to prepare designs, favour out-of-the-box features and configuration to maximise value and sustainability, and follow best practice when customising with code. You'll work closely with the business analyst so your releases meet business requirements and acceptance criteria, with the tester so they meet quality assurance standards, and with the release manager to take releases through the DevOps pipeline, meeting quality standards at each step. This is a delivery and ongoing support role. Day to day you'll take part in the planning and analysis of business requirements for system changes and enhancements, translate application designs into functional configurations and code in line with DFAT's development and configuration standards, support quality assurance and release management so artefacts can be properly tested and deployed, produce the design, solution and technical documentation the project needs, and stay current with Salesforce technologies and best practices. The specialist Salesforce skills DFAT is looking for cover designing, building and delivering enterprise-level integrated solutions; configuring Salesforce (custom objects, flows, permission sets, sharing and related settings); advanced development in Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniStudio, Aura, JavaScript, CSS and HTML; tracking and troubleshooting errors in development and configuration; Public Sector Solutions and Experience Cloud; and version control with advanced CI/CD tooling. The role is pitched at SFIA Level 4 in Programming/Software Development (PROG) and Software Configuration (PORT). Location ACT. This is an on-site role: DFAT has a strong preference for Canberra-based work, 5 days a week in the office. Remote arrangements may be considered at DFAT's full discretion. If you are located interstate, you'll need to spend a minimum of 2 consecutive days per month at DFAT's Canberra office at your own expense. Duration 12 months, commencing 7 December 2026, with 2 x 12 month extension options. Citizenship Australian Citizen Clearance NV1 Key Responsibilities Participate in the planning/analysis of business requirements for system changes and enhancements.Remain current with Salesforce technologies and best practices.Translate application designs into functional configurations and code, in line with development and configuration standards.Support quality assurance and release management operations to ensure artefacts can be properly tested and deployed.Produce design, solution and technical documentation as required by the project. SFIA skills and levels Development and Implementation, Systems Development, Programming/Software Development (PROG), Level 4Development and Implementation, Systems Development, Software Configuration (PORT), Level 4 Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience to design, build and deliver enterprise level integrated solutions.Demonstrated experience in configuring Salesforce. Ability to build/modify custom Objects, Flows, Permission sets, sharing and other related configuration and settings.Advanced demonstrated experience in Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniStudio, Aura, JavaScript, CSS and HTML.Demonstrated experience in tracking and troubleshooting errors in development and configuration.Public Sector Solutions and Experience Cloud.Experience in using version control and advanced CI/CD tooling.Strong understanding of Salesforce best practice and functionality.Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I and OmniStudio Developer/Consultant. Essential Criteria Salesforce development experience: minimum 3+ years in performing Salesforce development.Specialist ICT skills:Demonstrated experience to design, build and deliver enterprise level integrated solutions and follow Salesforce best practices.Demonstrated experience in configuring Salesforce. Ability to build/modify custom Objects, Flows, Permission sets, sharing and other related configuration and settings.Advanced demonstrated experience in Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniStudio, Aura, JavaScript, CSS and HTML.Public Sector Solutions and Experience Cloud.Experience in using version control and advanced CI/CD tooling.3. Certifications: Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I and OmniStudio Developer/Consultant. Desirable Criteria Advanced Salesforce certification: Certified Salesforce Platform Developer II or any Salesforce Architect certification such as Data Designer or Sharing and Visibility Designer.Public sector or Data Cloud certification: Certified Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) or Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant. Application Instructions Upload a one page pitch addressing all criteria specified. This includes responding to the Job Details, Key Responsibilities, and Essential Criteria. The pitch cannot be more than 5000 characters. Alongside the pitch, supply your resume, your citizenship status, and your earliest start date. Structure the pitch using the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and sell your capability rather than listing duties. Work through the three essential criteria in order and address each one explicitly: your 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce development; concrete examples of designing, building and delivering enterprise-level integrated solutions to Salesforce best practice; the configuration work you have done with custom objects, flows, permission sets and sharing settings; advanced development in Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniStudio, Aura, JavaScript, CSS and HTML; your experience with Public Sector Solutions and Experience Cloud; and the version control and CI/CD tooling you have used to take releases through a DevOps pipeline. Name your certifications. Pitch your examples at SFIA Level 4 for Programming/Software Development (PROG) and Software Configuration (PORT): show that you work independently on complex development and configuration tasks, collaborate with solution leads, business analysts, testers and release managers, and produce quality design and technical documentation. If you have worked at DFAT before, include with your application the branch and division you worked in, your role and your dates. Apply via the website: https://yolkdigital.com.au/site-data/jobs/senior-salesforce-developer