Lead Engineer - Salesforce Marketing Automation The Open University Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (on-site 1 day per week) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 plus a market supplement (to July 2027) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week Role Overview This Lead Engineer role will drive the design, delivery and evolution of marketing automation solutions within Salesforce. The position sits at the interface of technology, marketing and data - owning technical leadership, architecture decisions and solution delivery to power personalised engagement and cross-channel orchestration. With a strong engineering mindset, the post holder will support both hands-on development and technical strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering efforts for marketing automation solutions within Salesforce, ensuring high performance, scalability and reliability. Architect and implement frameworks, automation pipelines and integrations to support multi-channel marketing operations. Promote and demonstrate technical best practices: coding standards, testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring. Work with marketing, data and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical design and implementation. Oversee data architecture, segmentation and analytics support within marketing automation platforms. Mentor and guide developers, creating a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Manage operational stability, handle escalations and ensure effective incident and problem resolution. Candidate Profile Essential: Proven experience building and managing marketing automation solutions, ideally within Salesforce or similar platforms. Strong software engineering background: solid coding, architecture and integration skills. Experience with data workflows, segmentation, analytics and automation in a marketing context. Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and engineering excellence frameworks. Excellent communication skills - able to engage technical teams and business stakeholders alike. Analytical, solution-oriented thinker capable of leading complex technical initiatives. Desirable Prior leadership or mentorship of technical teams. Experience in higher education or mission-driven organisations. Familiarity with hybrid working models and global/distributed teams. Working Environment The Open University encourages flexible working, supporting hybrid arrangements and a culture of collaboration and professional development. The role will involve a mix of remote work and time at the Milton Keynes site.
Nov 08, 2025
Full time
Lead Engineer - Salesforce Marketing Automation The Open University Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (on-site 1 day per week) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 plus a market supplement (to July 2027) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week Role Overview This Lead Engineer role will drive the design, delivery and evolution of marketing automation solutions within Salesforce. The position sits at the interface of technology, marketing and data - owning technical leadership, architecture decisions and solution delivery to power personalised engagement and cross-channel orchestration. With a strong engineering mindset, the post holder will support both hands-on development and technical strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering efforts for marketing automation solutions within Salesforce, ensuring high performance, scalability and reliability. Architect and implement frameworks, automation pipelines and integrations to support multi-channel marketing operations. Promote and demonstrate technical best practices: coding standards, testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring. Work with marketing, data and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical design and implementation. Oversee data architecture, segmentation and analytics support within marketing automation platforms. Mentor and guide developers, creating a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Manage operational stability, handle escalations and ensure effective incident and problem resolution. Candidate Profile Essential: Proven experience building and managing marketing automation solutions, ideally within Salesforce or similar platforms. Strong software engineering background: solid coding, architecture and integration skills. Experience with data workflows, segmentation, analytics and automation in a marketing context. Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and engineering excellence frameworks. Excellent communication skills - able to engage technical teams and business stakeholders alike. Analytical, solution-oriented thinker capable of leading complex technical initiatives. Desirable Prior leadership or mentorship of technical teams. Experience in higher education or mission-driven organisations. Familiarity with hybrid working models and global/distributed teams. Working Environment The Open University encourages flexible working, supporting hybrid arrangements and a culture of collaboration and professional development. The role will involve a mix of remote work and time at the Milton Keynes site.
Salesforce Developer 12 months Remote Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC clearance required Job Description: As a Salesforce Developer, you will lead the development of custom solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will be responsible for writing Apex code, creating visual force pages, and implementing integrations. You will have a strong understanding of the Salesforce platform and experience leading successful projects. A Senior Salesforce Developer will have a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform and the ability to develop complex solutions, mentor and lead the development team, troubleshoot and provide technical support to clients. They will also have a solid understanding of web development concepts and languages and keep up-to-date with new Salesforce features and best practices. Required Skills: Salesforce Developer with 4+ years of experience, specializing in Cloud and LWC. Skilled in Apex, HTML, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS, SLDS, and Salesforce DX. Experienced in building accessible, WCAG 2.2-compliant portals, integrating via REST/SOAP APIs, and using declarative tools like Flows and Process Builder. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Holds key Salesforce certifications including JavaScript Developer I, Platform Developer I & II, and App Builder. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Nov 07, 2025
Contractor
Salesforce Developer 12 months Remote Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC clearance required Job Description: As a Salesforce Developer, you will lead the development of custom solutions on the Salesforce platform. You will be responsible for writing Apex code, creating visual force pages, and implementing integrations. You will have a strong understanding of the Salesforce platform and experience leading successful projects. A Senior Salesforce Developer will have a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform and the ability to develop complex solutions, mentor and lead the development team, troubleshoot and provide technical support to clients. They will also have a solid understanding of web development concepts and languages and keep up-to-date with new Salesforce features and best practices. Required Skills: Salesforce Developer with 4+ years of experience, specializing in Cloud and LWC. Skilled in Apex, HTML, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS, SLDS, and Salesforce DX. Experienced in building accessible, WCAG 2.2-compliant portals, integrating via REST/SOAP APIs, and using declarative tools like Flows and Process Builder. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Holds key Salesforce certifications including JavaScript Developer I, Platform Developer I & II, and App Builder. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Senior Developer - Salesforce Marketing Cloud The Open University Location: Hybrid (Milton Keynes campus attendance approx. 1 day per week) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 plus a market supplement of 5,576 (until July 2027) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Role Overview: This position focuses on leading the development and delivery of high-quality solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. The Senior Developer will take responsibility for designing, implementing and improving platform capabilities, supporting marketing automation, personalisation and data-driven engagement activities across the institution. The role also contributes to development standards, technical leadership and continuous improvement across the wider Digital Services team. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build and maintain scalable solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. - Develop and enhance platform features using technologies such as AmpScript, SQL, JavaScript, HTML and API integrations. - Lead coding standards, testing approaches and quality assurance practices to ensure robust and maintainable solutions. - Collaborate with colleagues across technology, data, and marketing to translate user and business requirements into effective technical solutions. - Manage data structures and workflows, ensuring effective segmentation, automation and analytics. - Support operational stability, including incident resolution and performance optimisation. - Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues, encouraging shared learning and best practice. Candidate Profile Essential Experience & Skills: - Strong hands-on experience developing within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. - Proficiency in programming and scripting relevant to the platform (e.g., AmpScript, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS). - Demonstrated ability to design and implement integrations and data flows. - Understanding of software design principles, testing methods and secure coding practices. - Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Clear and confident communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: - Experience mentoring or guiding other developers. - Experience working within distributed or hybrid delivery teams. - Interest in emerging marketing technologies and automation trends. Working Environment: The Open University offers a collaborative and inclusive working culture, with flexibility in working patterns where appropriate. The role is hybrid, with a blend of remote working and regular on-campus collaboration in Milton Keynes.
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Developer - Salesforce Marketing Cloud The Open University Location: Hybrid (Milton Keynes campus attendance approx. 1 day per week) Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 plus a market supplement of 5,576 (until July 2027) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Role Overview: This position focuses on leading the development and delivery of high-quality solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. The Senior Developer will take responsibility for designing, implementing and improving platform capabilities, supporting marketing automation, personalisation and data-driven engagement activities across the institution. The role also contributes to development standards, technical leadership and continuous improvement across the wider Digital Services team. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build and maintain scalable solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. - Develop and enhance platform features using technologies such as AmpScript, SQL, JavaScript, HTML and API integrations. - Lead coding standards, testing approaches and quality assurance practices to ensure robust and maintainable solutions. - Collaborate with colleagues across technology, data, and marketing to translate user and business requirements into effective technical solutions. - Manage data structures and workflows, ensuring effective segmentation, automation and analytics. - Support operational stability, including incident resolution and performance optimisation. - Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues, encouraging shared learning and best practice. Candidate Profile Essential Experience & Skills: - Strong hands-on experience developing within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. - Proficiency in programming and scripting relevant to the platform (e.g., AmpScript, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS). - Demonstrated ability to design and implement integrations and data flows. - Understanding of software design principles, testing methods and secure coding practices. - Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Clear and confident communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: - Experience mentoring or guiding other developers. - Experience working within distributed or hybrid delivery teams. - Interest in emerging marketing technologies and automation trends. Working Environment: The Open University offers a collaborative and inclusive working culture, with flexibility in working patterns where appropriate. The role is hybrid, with a blend of remote working and regular on-campus collaboration in Milton Keynes.
