Full Stack & Salesforce Developer (CPT Hybrid) at Datafin Recruitment

DUTIES:

• Drive digital transformation in specialist lending.
• Build, maintain, and scale robust full-stack applications for lending platform.
• Drive development across front-end and back-end systems, ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce.
• Customise and extend Salesforce CRM functionalities to meet lending process needs, handling all hands-on implementation.
• Work closely with teams across the business to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead platform optimisation and ensure scalable code for future growth.
• Contribute to tech strategy and architecture.
• Act as a key voice in shaping the company’s tech direction, with a view toward future leadership.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and system performance concerns.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in both Lending/Financial Services and Salesforce (Non-negotiable).
• 6+ years of experience across:
• Salesforce Development (Apex, Lightning, APIs, Flows)
• Full Stack Web Development (React/Vue, Node.js/.NET or similar)
• Infrastructure, DevOps, and Security Fundamentals
• Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and data modelling.
• Comfortable adapting WordPress Frontends and integrating Backend services.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of end-to-end tech solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in Agile environments.
• Confident making foundational architecture decisions in early-stage teams.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred to have –

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Salesforce Certifications –

• Platform Developer I (required)
• Platform Developer II
• Salesforce Administrator
• Previous experience working in a scale-up, FinTech, or high-growth environment.
• Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Marketing Cloud, or AppExchange apps.
• Previous exposure to process/tooling improvement in startup or early-stage environments.
• Experience customising WordPress themes, plugins and building reusable UI components.
• Familiarity with introducing Git-based workflows, cloud environments (AWS or similar), and CI/CD pipelines.