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Salesforce Technical Architect (Hands-On) Location: London (On-site - minimum 40% of time, non-negotiable) Engagement Type: Full-time 1. Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on Salesforce Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership across a Salesforce platform serving internal and external users in a regulated environment. This role is explicitly hands-on. The Technical Architect is expected to: Define and document the right target architecture Validate architectural decisions through directly executed Proofs of Concept (POCs) Produce high-quality architecture artefacts for governance and design forums Lead performance engineering and optimisation for a customised Salesforce org, with a strategic focus on transitioning to Salesforce out-of-the-box (OOB) capabilities wherever possible. This is not a purely advisory role, architecture documentation must be grounded in real, tested solutions proven through hands-on implementation. 2. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Leadership Define end-to-end Salesforce solution architecture aligned to business needs, platform strategy, and regulatory constraints. Own architecture artefacts including: High-level and low-level design documents Data model designs Integration and security models Present architecture proposals and design decisions to technical and governance forums. Hands-On Validation & POCs Design and build Proofs of Concept personally to validate architectural patterns, technical feasibility, and non-functional requirements. Use outcomes from successful POCs to directly inform architecture documentation and design recommendations. Assess platform constraints, risks, and trade-offs through hands-on experimentation. Governance & Standards Ensure architecture aligns with FCA governance, security, and compliance expectations. Define and enforce architectural guardrails, patterns, and standards for Salesforce development teams. Review significant technical designs and data model changes for architectural alignment and downstream impact. Collaboration & Delivery Support Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and delivery teams to ensure architecture is practical and deliverable. Support teams during complex delivery phases, releases, or remediation activities. Provide architectural guidance while remaining pragmatic and delivery-focused. 3. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Salesforce technical architecture capability in enterprise-scale orgs. Extensive hands-on experience designing and building solutions using: Apex Lightning Web Components Salesforce configuration and data model design Strong architectural knowledge of: Salesforce platform architecture Service Cloud and Experience Cloud Security, identity, and access controls Data model remediation and refactoring Proven ability to produce clear, governance-ready architecture documentation. Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to senior and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within regulated or audit-heavy environments. 4. Nice-to-Have Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or progress toward CTA. Experience supporting large-scale Salesforce transformations or remediation programmes. Experience in financial services or public sector environments. 5. Certifications Essential: Salesforce Administrator Platform App Builder Platform Developer I Strongly Preferred: Platform Developer II Integration Architecture Designer Data Architecture & Management Designer Sharing & Visibility Designer

Salesforce Technical Lead / Salesforce Lead Developer Location: London (On-site - minimum 40% of time, non-negotiable) Engagement Type: Full-time 1. Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on Salesforce Technical Lead / Lead Developer to provide day-to-day technical leadership within a scrum team delivering enhancements to a Salesforce org used by both internal and external users. This role combines senior-level development capability with technical governance, code quality ownership, and delivery leadership. The successful candidate will lead by example: designing, building, reviewing, and deploying Salesforce solutions while ensuring alignment with FCA development standards and Salesforce best practices. This is not a pure management role - the Technical Lead is expected to be actively coding, reviewing work, shaping technical decisions, and driving continuous improvement across the team. 2. Key Responsibilities (Day-to-Day) Technical Leadership & Delivery Act as the technical lead within a scrum team delivering Salesforce configuration and custom development. Lead solution design for stories and epics, ensuring designs are scalable, secure, and compliant with FCA standards. Be hands-on in development across Apex, Lightning Web Components, configuration, and integrations where required. Conduct Proofs of Concept (POCs) to validate technical approaches and de-risk delivery. Code Quality & Standards Own code quality across the team, ensuring adherence to Salesforce best practices and FCA development standards. Review Apex, LWC, and configuration changes through structured peer reviews. Ensure test execution, code coverage validation, and meaningful Apex test classes aligned to real business scenarios. Ensure all work meets Definition of Done (DoD), including design artefacts and documented peer review. DevOps, Release & Governance Support deployments using agreed DevOps tooling (primarily Copado). Identify release readiness activities, contribute to implementation plans, and support deployment rehearsals. Participate in governance forums such as Release Readiness and Handover as required. Ensure data model changes are approved, documented, and traceable. Agile & Team Responsibilities Actively participate in scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives). Challenge estimates constructively and provide informed input during planning. Ensure items meet Definition of Ready (DoR) before entering sprint, raising issues early where needed. Maintain visibility of technical risks, impediments, and improvement actions from retrospectives. 3. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Salesforce technical leadership capability in enterprise environments. Extensive hands-on experience with: Apex Lightning Web Components (LWC) / Aura Salesforce configuration and data model design Strong understanding of: Salesforce architecture Service Cloud Experience Cloud Salesforce Classic (where applicable) Agentforce Public Services (and Omnistudio) Good knowledge of DevOps processes and CI/CD in Salesforce environments. Strong documentation skills, able to communicate designs to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, testers, architects, and governance stakeholders. Secure-by-design mindset, with consideration of data protection and regulatory controls. 4. Nice-to-Have Experience working in regulated environments (financial services or government). Additional Salesforce certifications beyond core requirements. Experience supporting data model remediation or complex refactoring initiatives. 5. Qualifications Salesforce Certifications (Essential): Salesforce Administrator Platform App Builder Platform Developer I Platform Developer II Trailhead (to be maintained during assignment): Advanced Apex Specialist Superbadge Lightning Web Components Specialist Superbadge Security Specialist Superbadge Service Cloud Specialist Superbadge Data Integration Specialist Superbadge Relevant custom Security / Data Trailmixes