Salesforce Developer in Gloucester

UCAS is at the heart of connecting people to higher education. We provide application services for UK universities and colleges as well as delivering a wide range of research, consultancy and advisory services to schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers. We’re a successful and fast-growing organisation, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. We are committed to delivering a first-class service to all of our customers — they are at the heart of everything we do.

The Digital Services business unit focuses on leveraging data science, technology, and enterprise architecture to enhance UCAS' digital products and services. The unit is dedicated to developing and improving customer-centric digital solutions, ensuring seamless and secure online experiences for all users.

The role of Salesforce Developer serves as the team’s technical specialist, responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions and maintaining strong expertise in UCAS systems. This role will provide technical leadership to uphold coding and design standards, while also developing the team’s capability through coaching, mentoring, and sharing best practices.

• Assumes the role of key development and technical specialist resource for the team and is responsible for developing and delivering quality software solutions.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of existing UCAS applications & systems.
• Provide technical leadership and share best practices across the team to ensure coding & design standards are adhered to.
• Provide coaching and mentor other team members in key technologies and developments to improve the general skill set of the team and increase knowledge of solutions.
• Develop solutions, both declarative & programmatically, across core Salesforce products.
• Accountable for the development of quality solutions based on technical requirements.
• Code/configure and document complex solutions from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools and conduct reviews with others as appropriate.

• Essential Salesforce Certifications: Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Platform App Builder, Salesforce Developer 1.
• Substantial experience leading and designing apex-based solutions; experience of LWC would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and integration via APIs, software design patterns.
• Significant experience of coaching and mentoring junior members of staff, with a proven ability to develop individuals and input into performance evaluation.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experienced in designing and building usable and scalable systems and applications.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, large-scale agile change initiative with multiple technologies.

Salary up to £60,000. Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity. Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies. Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts. 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave. Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools. Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office. Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders. Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond.

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they tick every box. At UCAS we recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to delivering a fair and equitable recruitment process where applicants have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills. So, if you are interested in this vacancy, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply.

If you have any questions and would like to find out more about the role before applying please email the Talent Acquisition team.

Is fully remote working an option? Yes.