Role Description
The Salesforce Technical Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, developing, and supporting Salesforce solutions that meet business and client requirements. This role is primarily focused on hands-on technical delivery, working closely with functional consultants, solution architects, project managers, and other developers to build high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Salesforce solutions.
A Technical Consultant contributes across the delivery lifecycle, including:
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Technical design
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Build
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Testing
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Deployment support
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Defect resolution
They are expected to apply sound development practices, collaborate effectively with project teams, and contribute to successful delivery outcomes while continuing to grow their technical consulting capability.
Qualifications
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Experience delivering Salesforce solutions in a development, configuration, or technical consulting role
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Hands-on experience with Salesforce platform development including Apex, Lightning Web Components, flows, and other declarative features
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Understanding of Salesforce data model, security model, automation capabilities, and platform constraints
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Ability to interpret requirements and convert them into effective technical solutions
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Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional delivery teams
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Familiarity with agile delivery methods and project-based delivery environments
Requirements
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Build Salesforce solutions using a combination of declarative and programmatic capabilities
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Translate functional requirements and solution designs into technical components and build tasks
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Develop solutions across areas such as Apex, Lightning Web Components, flows, validation rules, integrations, and security controls
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Support the implementation of scalable and maintainable solutions aligned to project requirements and architectural direction
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Contribute to technical design discussions and raise implementation considerations, risks, and constraints
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Develop custom Salesforce functionality using platform tools and coding frameworks
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Configure standard platform features where appropriate to support business requirements
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Support integration development and external system interactions under the guidance of architects or senior technical team members
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Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code aligned to agreed standards
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Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and defect resolution during build and test phases
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Perform unit testing and support system, integration, and user acceptance testing activities
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Ensure technical deliverables are complete, tested, and aligned to requirements
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Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve quality and consistency
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Support documentation of technical designs, configuration, and deployment activities
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Follow established development standards, governance processes, and release practices
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Work closely with functional consultants and business stakeholders to understand requirements and clarify technical implications
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Collaborate with other developers, architects, and delivery team members across project activities
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Support sprint planning, estimation, and backlog refinement activities
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Communicate progress, issues, and dependencies clearly to the project team
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Contribute positively to team delivery, knowledge sharing, and problem solving
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Continue building capability across Salesforce platform development, tools, and best practices
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Seek feedback and coaching to improve technical and consulting skills
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Contribute to reusable components, technical assets, and delivery accelerators where appropriate
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Share learnings and support knowledge exchange within the broader team
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Support estimation and pre-sales activities where required
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Contribute technical input to solution discussions, assumptions, and delivery planning
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Assist with internal demos, assets, or proof-of-concept activities where relevant
Benefits
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Salesforce certifications such as Administrator, Platform Developer I, JavaScript Developer I, or related credentials
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Experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or other Salesforce products
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Exposure to integrations, APIs, data migration, or DevOps tooling
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Experience working in consulting, implementation, or client-facing delivery environments
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Familiarity with version control, deployment processes, and release management practices
Key Attributes
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Strong hands-on builder with a practical and quality-focused mindset
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Detail-oriented and committed to producing reliable technical outcomes
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Collaborative and open to feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement
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Proactive in identifying issues, risks, and better ways of working
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Comfortable working in structured delivery environments while adapting to change
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Focused on delivering value for clients and the wider project team
Typical Measures of Success
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Quality and reliability of technical deliverables
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Timely completion of assigned build and support tasks
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Adherence to development standards and technical best practice
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Effective collaboration with functional and technical team members
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Positive contribution to successful project outcomes
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Growth in technical depth, consulting maturity, and delivery autonomy over time