Salesforce Developer

Technology

Lisbon - Edifício Ageas Tejo, Praça Príncipe Perfeito, n.º 2, 4.º, 1990-278 Lisboa

About the job

The purpose of this role is deliver new and enhanced bespoke application solutions to meet business requirements, and provide technical guidance to other Application Development team members

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.
 

About Merkle

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

Job Description

Main Tasks:

Salesforce Development & Customization:
Develop customized solutions within the Salesforce platform to support critical business functions and meet project objectives, client requirements, and company goals.
Develop, test, and deploy Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce, Lightning components, and other custom applications.

 

Technical Leadership:
Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and other developers to translate business needs into technical requirements.

 

Solution Design:
Engage in full lifecycle project development, from initial requirements gathering and design through deployment and production support.

 

Integration & Data Management:
Integrate Salesforce with other systems using REST, SOAP, and other web services, middleware, or ETL tools.
Manage data quality, migration, and cleansing, ensuring data integrity across the organization.

 

Salesforce Configuration:
Configure Salesforce to align with business needs using declarative tools like workflows, process builder, flows, and custom objects.

 

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to improve user experience and platform functionality.

 

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

 

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in Salesforce development with a deep understanding of the platform's capabilities.
  • Extensive experience with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other Salesforce technologies.
  • Proven track record of integrating Salesforce with other platforms and systems.
  • Certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer I , Salesforce Platform App Builder. (JavaSript Developer I or Salesforce Platform Developer II are a plus)

 

Skills

  • Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), JavaScript, and SOQL/SOSL.
  • Strong knowledge of Salesforce’s declarative tools (Flows, Process Builder, and Workflows).
  • Be able to implement efficient, scalable, and maintainable Salesforce solutions.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control (e.g., Git).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DevOps tools and practices specific to Salesforce, such as SFDX, Jenkins.
  • Familiarity with advanced Salesforce features such as Communities, Sales Clous, Service Cloud, or Field Service Lightning.
  • Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.

Additional information

Benefits and perks:

  • Work in international environment.
  • Modern Technology & Latest IT tools.
  • Software-house environment.
  • Agile and Flexible working hours.
  • Digital nomad policy.
  • Focus on career development.
  • Health insurance (also included for the household).
  • Mental health support.
  • Volunteer experiences and sustainable mindset.
  • 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year.
  • Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard
  • Free breakfast every second Monday of the month.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Team & Company events 🎉

Inclusion & Diversity

We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community's race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we will offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MERKLE

Beware of Job Scams

We are aware of several scams targeting job seekers and candidates. Please be vigilant. All communication throughout the recruitment process will be from an official member of the dentsu recruitment team, using corporate email addresses (e.g., @dentsu.com or @merkle.com). We will never ask you to send money or vouchers to secure employment. If you suspect you have been a victim of a scam, please report the incident to your bank, local police, or fraud protection authority immediately. Additionally, you can report the scam to us at jobfraud@dentsu.com so we can take appropriate action to request the website is taken down. Please note that Merkle and dentsu are not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of these scams. We advise all individuals to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any job offers or communications received.