Senior Salesforce Developer

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to join our team at Life Insurance Direct . In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable Salesforce solutions across Service and Sales Cloud, ensuring that our technology continues to support and transform customer experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, act as a key point of technical leadership, and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that align with business goals. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, and wants to be part of a company that is changing the landscape of Insurtech in Australia. This is a 100% remote role - working Sydney, Australian hours - Mon-Fri. Key Responsibilities ·       Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of Salesforce applications, integrations, and enhancements. ·       Build and maintain Lightning Web Components (LWC), Apex Classes, Triggers, Visualforce, and Flows. ·       Collaborate with the product owner, designers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. ·       Ensure solutions follow Salesforce best practices, governance, and security standards. ·       Working closely with our other Development team across other technologies ·       Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and ensure code coverage. ·       Manage deployments using CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Git, ANT, DevOps). ·       Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, ensuring system reliability and performance. ·       Stay up to date with emerging Salesforce technologies, including AI-powered tools and integrations. ·       Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs and user guides. Skills & Experience Required ·       Fluent English communication skills - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills ·       5+ years of Salesforce development experience, including Service Cloud and Sales Cloud. ·       Proficiency in Apex, LWC, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL , and asynchronous processing ·       Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture, configuration, and security (roles, profiles, permissions). ·       Experience with APIs, REST/SOAP web services, and integration patterns . ·       Knowledge of advanced Apex patterns like bulkification, trigger frameworks, asynchronous processing (Future, Queueable, Batch Apex, Scheduled Apex) ·       Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification (mandatory); Platform Developer II and/or Service/Sales Cloud Certification (preferred). ·       Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines. ·       Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments. ·       Ensure solutions follow best practices in performance, security, and maintainability Desirable (Nice-to-Have): ·       Exposure to Amazon Connect, Low code platforms and PHP. ·       Experience with SMS, email nurturing solutions or Marketing Cloud. ·       Knowledge of AI/automation within Salesforce. ·       Experience of working in Insurance domain About Life Insurance Direct At Life Insurance Direct , we lead the way in guiding, safeguarding, and securing Australian families' futures. With over 19 years of innovation and servicing customers as an Insurtech leader , we’ve redefined the norms of Life Insurance with our innovative approach. In an ever-evolving landscape, staying ahead is crucial. We’re not just keeping up; we’re surpassing expectations. Our focus remains unwaveringly on our customers, making their experience exceptional in every way. What We Offer ·       Competitive remuneration package. ·       Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Salesforce projects. ·       A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture. ·       Ongoing professional development and Salesforce certification support. ·       The chance to make a meaningful impact in the Insurtech industry. Apply Now If you’re a passionate Salesforce developer looking to grow your career and contribute to redefining the future of life insurance, we’d love to hear from you.