Senior Salesforce Developer

Are you an experienced Salesforce Developer looking for a leadership role in a dynamic, purpose-driven company?
 
Switched On Group is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to join our Digital Team in Christchurch and play a pivotal part in delivering innovative digital solutions for our nationwide building and maintenance operations.
 
About Us
Switched On Group (Kā te Rama Switched On Group) is a leading, whānau and iwi-owned construction and maintenance company with over 40 years of history in New Zealand. We are committed to supplier diversity, supporting Māori and Pasifika businesses, and enhancing environments for everyday New Zealanders. Our services span commercial fit-outs, new builds, refurbishments, insurance work, and facilities management, delivered by a dedicated team and a nationwide network of master tradespeople.
 
The Role
As a Senior Salesforce Developer, you’ll work closely with a Solutions Architect setting architectural direction and alongside another Salesforce Developer, ensuring adherence to standards, solution and data architecture. You’ll play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of bespoke Salesforce solutions as part of our Building Solutions digital program. Working within a cross-functional squad including a Functional Consultant and Data Business Systems Analyst, all under the guidance of a Scrum Master, to deliver complex, business-aligned digital projects.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Development: Lead the analysis of business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Develop high-quality, scalable, and secure Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.
• Integration: Build and configure integrations between Salesforce and other critical business systems such as Procore (construction management), Mulesoft, HRIS, Xero, and field service tools.
• Project Leadership: Work as part of a project squad to deliver Salesforce-based solutions for customer relationship management, trade onboarding, facilities management, and tendering/construction.
• Testing & Deployment: Conduct thorough testing (unit, integration, user acceptance) and manage deployments across environments to ensure stability and minimal disruption.
• Maintenance & Support: Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements for live and in-build Salesforce applications.
• Collaboration & Communication: Engage with business stakeholders, project managers, and other developers. Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and mentor junior team members.
• Alignment with Strategy: Ensure all development aligns with the established data model, digital roadmap, and business objectives.

• Procore Implementation: Supporting the rollout of this leading construction management platform and its integration with Salesforce 3 .
• Salesforce CRM Build: Configuring and building out CRM solutions for the Building Solutions business unit, including product and asset data structures.
• Company Onboarding & Trade Induction: Adapting existing Salesforce solutions to meet the specific needs of the Building Solutions team.
• Facilities Management & Tendering: Supporting the development of work order logging, tracking, and integration with Salesforce.

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data model, and security. Experience with Salesforce integrations using REST, SOAP, and APIs.
• Leadership: Ability to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional squad.
• Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Desirable: Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer I/II), experience with CI/CD tools, and knowledge of other CRM systems or cloud platforms.
• Personal Attributes: Analytical, proactive, adaptable, and collaborative. Passionate about delivering quality outcomes and enhancing environments for everyday New Zealanders.

• Exciting Build Phase: Be part of a new era of digital transformation and business growth.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a whānau and iwi-owned business with a strong commitment to wellbeing, collaboration, and positive impact in our communities.
• Career Development: Opportunities to grow within a newly structured Digital Team and contribute to strategic projects.
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary (negotiated with preferred candidate based on experience), Southern Cross health insurance, and other benefits.