About OES

OES is a vibrant and values led organisation, and we are passionate about enhancing lives through education. We work with university partners, training institutes, and professional bodies worldwide, to develop and enable immersive and engaging learning experiences. We empower our teams to be student focused, innovative and embrace change with a growth mindset to ensure we achieve our vision of being the world’s most impactful enabler of education. We encourage our people to grow and develop through teamwork and a diverse range of projects, programs and challenging work. We trust our people to deliver, so when you work with OES, you will join a team who are empowered to impact every day.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Salesforce Platform Manager, we are looking for a Senior Salesforce Developer. You will work closely with various internal stakeholders and third‑party providers to deliver high‑quality Salesforce solutions and operate as a solutions-focused engineer, not just a developer. As Salesforce is a critical platform for managing our student experience at OES, this role plays a key part in enabling teams to deliver exceptional service and outcomes.

Please note this role is for an 8 month contract

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver ongoing Salesforce enhancements and custom development
Provide Salesforce administration and platform support
Identify, implement and optimise Salesforce workflows and processes
Investigate and resolve data issues, addressing root causes
Liaise with third‑party development partners
Conduct functionality walkthroughs and knowledge sharing for new and existing staff
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Salesforce platform

About you:

You’re a hands‑on Senior Developer who enjoys working autonomously while collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders. You’re comfortable translating technical solutions into business outcomes and thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
4–6 years’ experience in the CRM domain, with 3+ years in Salesforce implementations
Strong experience across Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and Experience (Community) Cloud
Advanced skills in Apex (classes, triggers, test methods), Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura, Visualforce, SOQL and SOSL
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
Hands‑on integration experience using REST APIs and OAuth
Solid understanding of Salesforce best practices, governor limits and security
Proven ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work independently
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (Platform Developer II highly regarded)

What’s in it for you?

Along with joining a passionate, energetic and highly skilled team, this role will allow you to gain exposure to many growth and development opportunities. OES offers a hybrid, flexible approach to work, where we work 2-3 days from our state-of-the-art Cremorne office, and the rest from home (or wherever you choose!). Breakfast, snacks, table tennis, Nintendo Switch are all available in the office, as well as weekly staff drinks. Ultimately, you will be joining a values-driven, collaborative business where your creativity and innovation will be nurtured and celebrated.

We pride ourselves on being a 'People First' employer and if you join the OES Team, you will benefit from:

Flexible, hybrid work for genuine career-life fit (2-3 days in our Cremorne Office)
Professional development and mentoring
OES Culture Club and events calendar
Health and wellbeing activities
Annual flu vaccinations
Paid parental leave
Purchased leave
Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
Mental health support resources and Employee assistance program (EAP)
Income protection insurance
Access to corporate health insurance rates

If this opportunity excites you, please APPLY NOW with your CV & Cover Letter

At OES, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, where we encourage candidates of any nationality, age, background, disability, and gender identity to apply. If you feel aligned to the role and would like to further explore your suitability, we welcome your application and would love to consider your fit for the role at OES.

Senior Salesforce Developer - 8 month contract