Salesforce Developer

About The Company Sage is a global leader in cloud business management solutions, dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with innovative technology. With a rich history of delivering reliable and scalable software, Sage helps organizations streamline their operations, improve productivity, and achieve sustainable growth. Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, Sage invests heavily in research and development, constantly evolving its product portfolio to meet the changing needs of its customers. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, Sage has been awarded numerous accolades, including the 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor, reflecting its dedication to employee satisfaction and corporate responsibility. About The Role Sage is seeking a talented Salesforce Developer to join its Product Engineering Team in Winnersh, UK. This hybrid role requires working onsite three days a week, with the remaining days flexible for remote work. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Salesforce solutions for Sage’s flagship SaaS product, Sage People. This platform is a comprehensive HR and people management system built on the Salesforce platform, serving a global customer base. As a hands-on developer, you will focus on coding and system architecture rather than administration or consultancy. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, innovative environment where your technical expertise will directly impact the evolution of a cutting-edge product. You will be part of a close-knit team that values shared ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence, with strong leadership support and a focus on AI-driven innovations. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical skills, experience, and a passion for software development on the Salesforce platform. Core qualifications include proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C#, demonstrating your ability to manage complex technical requirements. Hands-on experience developing with Salesforce Lightning components, Apex, SOQL, and JavaScript is essential. Candidates should have a track record of delivering solutions directly on the Salesforce platform, translating complex business needs into scalable technical solutions. Familiarity with modern development tools such as Git, Jira, IntelliJ, and CI/CD pipelines is advantageous. Salesforce Developer Certification is preferred but not mandatory. Additionally, candidates with experience in REST APIs and a strong desire to learn and grow within the Salesforce ecosystem are highly valued. We welcome both experienced Salesforce developers and backend developers from Java or C# backgrounds eager to specialize in Salesforce development. Responsibilities The successful Salesforce Developer will be responsible for a range of technical and collaborative tasks, including: Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Salesforce solutions tailored for a global SaaS environment.Working hands-on with Apex, SOQL, JavaScript, and Salesforce Lightning / Lightning Web Components (LWC) to build robust features.Implementing customer and people management functionalities within the Salesforce platform.Translating complex business requirements into scalable, efficient technical solutions, ensuring alignment with product architecture and long-term goals.Participating in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and contributing to system thinking to optimize platform performance.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Salesforce developers, frontend engineers, testers, product managers, and architects.Utilizing modern development tools and workflows such as Git, Jira, IntelliJ, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient delivery.Engaging in Scrum or SAFe ceremonies, quarterly planning, and product releases to maintain agile workflows.Contributing to a product roadmap that increasingly incorporates AI-driven capabilities, enhancing the platform’s intelligence and automation features.Ensuring that all development work is hands-on, coding-focused, and aligned with best practices, avoiding administrative or configuration-only tasks. Benefits Sage offers an extensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. The package includes a competitive salary complemented by a generous bonus scheme. Employees benefit from a pension plan with up to 8% matched contributions plus a 2% top-up by Sage. Annual leave is generous, with 25 days plus the option to purchase up to five additional days, alongside eight bank holidays. Sage also provides five paid volunteer days annually through the Sage Foundation, encouraging social responsibility. Additional benefits include 50% income protection, holiday buy and sell schemes, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, and access to mental health resources such as the Healthy Mind app. The company promotes flexible working arrangements through a hybrid model and offers opportunities for international work experiences via the Work Away scheme, which allows up to 10 weeks per year abroad. Ongoing training, professional development programs, and memberships in financial, health, and wellbeing services are also part of the package, demonstrating Sage’s commitment to employee growth and satisfaction. Equal Opportunity Sage is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees and applicants are treated fairly, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams foster innovation, creativity, and better decision-making. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in shaping the future of business technology. If you require support during the application process, please reach out to our dedicated HR team. Sage is proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.