Technical Lead

About the team

Technology is the backbone of our business. Every day, our teams solve complex problems, the solutions help thousands of our fellow team members succeed and makes millions of customers’ lives easier.

About the role

A new, permanent opportunity for a Salesforce Technical Lead is now available at Coles.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Salesforce, the primary function of this role will include:

• Working with Domain Architect and/or Functional Consultant deriving optimal solution in solving business challenges
• Communicating and presenting ideas to others and driving outcomes that meet client and platform requirements
• Performing code reviews of the development team to ensure best practice and agreed standards are followed
• Involved in sprint planning activities, including work estimation as part of delivering agile Salesforce projects
• Guiding the development team in using the latest Salesforce technology which may include Lightning, Apex, Platform Shield, Lightning Connect, LWC, Platform Events and Salesforce DX.
• Involved in APEX development, Lightning components and complex Salesforce configuration And API Integration.
• Working and/or coaching team members through the SDLC with respect to the solution design
• Model key Coles values and contribute to a positive team culture

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the below:

Leadership/Mentorship

• Mentor and lead the Salesforce developers in the squad
• Promote Salesforce best practise and guiding principles for the development team.
• Undertake Operations and Support management.

Technical and Business Process Design

• Interpret and understand business needs, priorities and urgency and apply these considerations throughout the solution design process
• Collaborate with functional consultant to review solutions with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide detailed solution design documentation in collaboration with the relevant technical teams (including but not limited to - domain architect and/or functional consultant)
• Support the development team in delivery of the agreed solution design
• Apply and configure relevant Salesforce features, tools and templates with confidence
• Lead/contribute to proof of concepts to promote best in standard solutions and code patterns.
• Provide feedback and participate in the Salesforce Engineering team platform maintenance activities, continuous improvement opportunities and best practices
• Provide feedback on customisation and third-party applications/tools that should be incorporated in a solution
• Lead / participate in regular team ceremonies

Technical Delivery

• Take ownership of release cycles through CI/CD, DevOps process to implement and deploy new/updates to existing applications and code
• Lead engagement / project delivery requirements for development task
• Lead implementation of Salesforce best practises and maintain code documentation
• Develop Apex, Triggers, Classes and Lightning Web Components, API Web Services and Salesforce declarative programming techniques

Testing

• Provide input to the testing strategy and plans that support the business process
• Ensure development effort is accompanied with unit tests
• Assist in the conduct of systems, user acceptance testing and systems implementation

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage closely with other business stakeholders to achieve results
• Navigate the organisation to identify and achieve solutions to business and customer problems

About you & your skills

• Proven years' experience on the Salesforce Platform with experience to lead a technical delivery team and have previous Technical Lead roles.
• Experience working across multi cloud environments; Service, Experience (Portals), Marketing, B2B
• Proven experience in successfully coordinating development team
• Experience in defining, detailing, and scoping technical requirements with an understanding of how Salesforce fits into the overall architectural landscape.
• Demonstrated understanding of underlying client business problems and the ability to develop Salesforce technology-enabled solutions that addresses their needs.
• Proven experience of Apex, Triggers, Classes and Lightning Web Components, API Web Services and Salesforce declarative programming techniques.
• Capability to communicate with stakeholders, whilst also managing their expectations.
• DevOps (Salesforce DX) experience preferred, including use of DevOps tools such as git, Azure.
• Thorough understanding of Salesforce development (Apex Coding, Visual Force, LWC) with knowledge of Best Practice understanding on Coding Standards, Deployments and Integrations
• Able to work independently with limited direction and collaboratively in a large team

Commercial Skills and Formal Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s in Information Systems or any other relevant degree
• Salesforce certifications: App Builder, Administrator, Platform Developer I, Platform Developer-II (Must have), Java Developer I or any Architect certification (nice to have)

What’s in it for you?

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  Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.

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  Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.

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  Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hot deals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.

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  Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks.’ You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.

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  Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.

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  Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

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  Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave, and parental leave entitlements.

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

Job ID: 138847

Employment Type: Full time