Lead Software Engineer - Salesforce Apex - Contract
Working at CreateFuture
CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first.
We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not
Lead Software Engineer (Salesforce / Java) – Contract
Role Overview
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Lead engineering work focused on Salesforce platform refactoring and backend process improvements
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Improve integration architecture and system reliability
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Drive modern engineering practices, including CI/CD and automated testing
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Support adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code
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Work closely with engineering teams to improve code quality, scalability, and maintainability
Key Responsibilities
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Lead refactoring of Salesforce Apex codebases at scale
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Design and implement backend pathways for Salesforce processes
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Improve and optimise Salesforce integration architecture
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Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines
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Drive automation and integration testing practices
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Identify and resolve technical debt and performance issues
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Support engineering teams in modern development workflows
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Ensure solutions align with scalable and maintainable architecture principles
Required Skills & Experience
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Strong experience with Salesforce Apex development
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Solid Java development background
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Experience working on large-scale code refactoring or modernisation projects
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Knowledge of Salesforce integration architecture
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Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines
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Strong experience with automation and integration testing
Nice to Have
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Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)
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Experience working on Salesforce platform transformations or modernisation initiatives
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Exposure to agentic coding workflows
What we’ll offer you:
We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do.
We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed.
We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look.
Our hiring process
We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process.
It usually looks like this:
- Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
- Role specific capability interview
Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens.
Inclusion at CreateFuture
We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want CreateFuture to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just. We will do what we can to help.
We look forward to your application!
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