Senior Salesforce Consultant

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

Role purpose

Version 1 is seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Functional Consultant to design, configure, and implement Salesforce solutions that meet diverse business needs. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions across multiple Salesforce Cloud platforms, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.

This role involves gathering and analysing business requirements, configuring standard and custom objects, designing workflows, setting up validation rules, and enabling process automation. The ideal candidate will also have experience collaborating with developers, integrating Salesforce with external systems, and ensuring scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions.

Qualifications

Key responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions using Salesforce.Develop custom applications using Apex, Aura ,Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Flows.Configure Salesforce standard functionalities including objects, fields, page layouts, record types, validation rules, and workflows.
• Implement and manage security settings including profiles, roles, permission sets, and sharing rules.
• Integrate Salesforce with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware tools.
• Participate in deployment activities using CI/CD tools and version control systems.
• Provide technical documentation and support for delivered solutions.

Essential experience & skills

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Salesforce development and configuration.
• Salesforce Configuration Skills:
• Custom and standard object configuration.Migrate process Builder and workflows to Flows
• Validation Rules and Formula Fields.
• Approval Processes.
• Reports and Dashboards.
• Role Hierarchy and Sharing Settings.
• Data Import/Export using Data Loader and Data Import Wizard.
• Email Templates and Assignment Rules.
• Salesforce Modules:
• Strong in Sales Cloud – Lead and Opportunity Management, Forecasting, Campaigns.
• Strong in Service Cloud – Case Management, Knowledge Base, Omni-Channel Routing.
• Knowledge in Experience Cloud – Customer and Partner Portals.
• Knowledge in Marketing Cloud (basic exposure) – Email Studio, Journey Builder.
• Knowledge in CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) – Product Configuration and Pricing (optional but desirable).
• Knowledge in Field Service Lightning – Work Orders, Scheduling (optional).
• Knowledge in Einstein Analytics / Reports & Dashboards – Data visualization and insights.
• Strong knowledge of Apex, Aura,Visualforce, LWC, SOQL/SOSL.Familiarity with Salesforce integration patterns and tools.
• Understanding of Salesforce data model and security architecture.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Certifications (highly desirable)

• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (preferred).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Salesforce DX and DevOps tools (e.g., Copado, Gearset).
• Knowledge of AppExchange products and Lightning App Builder.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and deployment strategies.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.