Open Stack (AVP) - Salesforce

Data Freelance Hub; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Open Stack (AVP) Salesforce Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Knutsford. The role emphasizes strong development skills in Salesforce and Java, with a focus on modern engineering practices including test-driven development and RESTful API design. You'll work in a hybrid environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality enterprise solutions. An excellent opportunity to advance your career in a collaborative technology team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with Salesforce development.
• 5+ years’ experience with Java.
• Strong experience with TDD and BDD.
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) / YAML.
• Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce-based solutions using Java.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs.
• Apply TDD and BDD approaches.
• Produce OpenAPI specifications using OAS / YAML.
• Write comprehensive unit tests.
• Contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability.

Skills

Salesforce development

Java

TDD

BDD

RESTful API design

GitLab

Tools

OpenAPI Specification (OAS)

SonarQube

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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This role is for an Open Stack (AVP) Salesforce Engineer in Knutsford (Hybrid) for a 6-month contract at £431 per day. Requires 5+ years in Salesforce and Java, strong TDD/BDD, RESTful API design, and GitLab experience.

United Kingdom

Job Title

Open Stack (AVP) – Salesforce

Location

Knutsford (Hybrid)

Rate

£431 per day

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Open Stack (AVP) Salesforce Engineer to join a delivery-focused technology team. The role requires strong hands‑on development capability across Salesforce and Java, with a clear emphasis on modern engineering practices, API design, and test‑driven development. This position is suited to a senior engineer who is comfortable working within CI/CD‑driven environments and contributing to high‑quality, scalable enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce‑based solutions using Java and modern engineering practices
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring robust and secure integrations
• Apply Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour‑Driven Development (BDD) approaches where applicable
• Produce and maintain OpenAPI specifications using OAS / YAML
• Write comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability
• Contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLabCollaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile delivery environment
• Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability through best‑practice tooling and standards

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience with Salesforce development
• 5+ years’ experience with Java
• Strong, demonstrable experience with TDD (and BDD, where applicable)
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Hands‑on experience with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) / YAML
• Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks
• Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycles

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Agile practitioner experience
• Exposure to SonarQube for code quality management
• Experience with Veracode or similar security scanning tools
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Experience working in large‑scale or enterprise environments

Additional Information

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