Salesforce Principal Engineer - Financial Services
Role Title: Principal Engineer - Salesforce Financial Services
Location: London, UK
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Career Level : Manager
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About the Accenture Salesforce Business Group:
Accenture has established a global commitment to Salesforce called the Salesforce Business Group (SFBG); a focused executive-level effort between Salesforce and Accenture, to turbo-charge our joint business, and deliver outstanding customer experiences for our clients. You will be part of an exciting environment – we have the energy and pace of a start-up, merged with the stability of a well-established Salesforce capability (Accenture has been delivering Salesforce-powered transformation for over 15 years).
The Accenture Salesforce Business Group exists to help our clients create the best customer and employee experiences on the planet. We do this by leveraging the best aspects of our deep knowledge of how to modernise organisations' selling, service and operational functions across all key industries. With deep knowledge of the power of Salesforce’s multiple cloud offerings, we help clients transform their employee and customer experiences. We believe that for organisations to be digital on the outside they must first optimise how they run their business with a clean digital core on which to conduct their operations. As a major global user of Salesforce ourselves we lead by example and are a great example of how we have modernised our sales, forecasting and commercial governance with Salesforce tools.
You will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success and diverse ways of thinking. It is in that way that we believe that our customers will get the best results from their partnership with us. If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be your role. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer specializing in Salesforce platform engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and a passion for mentoring and leading team members. This role requires a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform and the ability to design and implement highly scalable solutions that meet our clients' needs. A background in financial services is desired, but not mandatory. This role will provide the opportunity to shape our Salesforce practice and be a leader in applying modern engineering methods.
As a Principal Engineer, you will :
Lead the design and development of Salesforce solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.
Collaborate with client stakeholders to design enterprise solutions on Salesforce and into external platforms.
Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Salesforce features and incorporate them into development processes.
Define the way our Salesforce practice applies engineering standards across programs
Gain additional skills in leadership, solutioning, and client engagement through practical experience and training.
We are looking for a person with proven experience in the following areas:
Proven experience in designing solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices on the Salesforce platform
Demonstrated experience of shaping engineering teams to work effectively and introducing innovative ideas.
Demonstrated experience of applying modern engineering methods and patterns for efficiency and good system design
Strong communication and interpersonal skills where you have engaged directly with clients to guide them on appropriate solutions for their needs.
Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices and working with cloud platforms
Experience addressing key system architecture concerns (scalability, performance, availability, maintainability) in the context of Salesforce.
Building and maintaining APIs, ensuring high standards for web performance, security, and accessibility
Naturally you know the platform features (Apex, Flow, LWC) and when to apply them based on performance vs supportability. You also know ecosystem tools and how they can expedite delivery.
Set yourself apart:
Industry-specific knowledge and experience leveraging leading Salesforce and ecosystem industry solutions
Salesforce Application Architect, System Architect, PD2, Technical Architect (CTA) are desired
Active Salesforce community participation and contributions desired
Relevant Salesforce and cloud platform certifications
If you are a passionate and experienced Principal Salesforce Engineer with a desire to scale your career, we would love to hear from you. This will be a lead role and will support you to grow your career in the Salesforce Financial Services sector within Accenture’s Salesforce practice. Apply now to join our team and make a significant impact.
What’s in it for you ?
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package.
Closing Date for Applications 31/07/2025
Accenture reserves the right to close the role before this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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