Hamilton Barnes
Windsor, Berkshire
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Salesforce Principal Engineer - 6-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid (Windsor, 1 Day Onsite) We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural direction across a large-scale Salesforce transformation programme. In this role, you will define engineering standards, drive platform architecture, and lead the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing Salesforce solutions across complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across Salesforce delivery teams Define platform architecture, integration patterns, standards, and engineering guardrails Lead the development of scalable Salesforce solutions across Service Cloud and Industry Cloud environments Drive engineering best practices including CI/CD, testing, automation, observability, and secure-by-design principles Support API and integration architecture across enterprise platforms Champion AI-enabled engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure platform reliability, resilience, and performance optimisation Key Skills Required Strong Salesforce engineering experience within complex enterprise environments Deep expertise in Salesforce Service Cloud and Industry Cloud solutions Strong hands-on experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and API development Experience defining architecture standards and influencing technical direction across multiple teams Strong CI/CD experience, including GitHub and deployment automation Experience delivering secure, scalable, and highly available Salesforce platforms Knowledge of AI-enabled engineering practices, AI agents, and enterprise AI integration Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills Contract Details Duration: 6 months Day Rate: Negotiable Determination: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid - Windsor (1 day onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP Salesforce Principal Engineer - 6-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid (Windsor, 1 Day Onsite)