Salesforce MC Developer

Salesforce MC Developer Position: Salesforce Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud Developer Duration: Permanent is preferred or 12 months contact Location: Pretoria, but we can accommodate Bryanston and Cape Town Work Model: 3 days onsite is the current corporate directive. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud Developer to design, develop, implement, and support enterprise Salesforce solutions across the customer engagement ecosystem. As Salesforce continues to bring Marketing Cloud capabilities onto the core platform, experience spanning Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, and Salesforce Platform technologies is increasingly valuable. The successful candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, business analysts, and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality Salesforce solutions that drive customer engagement, marketing effectiveness, and business transformation initiatives. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a results-driven Salesforce professional with strong expertise in Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, and Salesforce Platform technologies. They are passionate about delivering innovative customer engagement solutions, possess strong technical and consulting capabilities, and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex enterprise Salesforce implementations, helping organizations maximize the value of their customer data, marketing automation, and digital engagement platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce solutions across Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, and Salesforce Platform environments. Configure and customize Salesforce applications based on business and customer requirements. Develop, maintain, and optimize Salesforce Flows and process automation solutions. Design, build, and manage customer journeys, campaigns, and audience segmentation strategies. Participate in technical design workshops, architecture reviews, and solution planning sessions. Integrate Salesforce solutions with internal and external enterprise systems. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, testing, and production environments. Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and support materials. Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and software delivery processes. Collaborate closely with business users, project managers, architects, and development teams throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Ensure adherence to Salesforce best practices, governance standards, and security requirements. Areas of Expertise Salesforce Platform Experience Cloud Marketing Cloud Data Cloud CRM Analytics (Tableau CRM) Salesforce AI (Einstein & Agentforce) Enterprise Integrations Customer Data Management and Personalization Technical Skills Salesforce Development Apex Lightning Web Components (LWC) SOQL / SOSL Custom Objects and Metadata Flows and Process Automation Salesforce Security and Sharing Models REST and SOAP API Integrations Marketing Cloud Journey Builder Email Studio Automation Studio Mobile Studio Contact Builder SQL Activities AMPscript Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS) Marketing Cloud Personalization Marketing Cloud Next Audience Segmentation and Campaign Automation Data Cloud Data Cloud Architecture Data Ingestion and Data Streams Identity Resolution Data Mapping and Harmonization Customer 360 Data Models Segmentation Calculated Insights Activation and Audience Management Development & Delivery Tools Git Salesforce DevOps Center / CI/CD Tools Agile / Scrum Methodologies Debugging and Performance Optimization Test Automation and Release Management Experience 2–10+ years of Salesforce development experience, depending on the level of the role. Proven experience implementing and supporting Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions. Experience working with Salesforce Data Cloud and customer data platforms. Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise Salesforce implementations and integrations. Experience working within Agile development environments. Knowledge of Salesforce governance, security, and secure application development practices. Experience with large-scale customer engagement, digital transformation, or customer experience programs is advantageous. Preferred Certifications Salesforce Platform App Builder Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant Salesforce Administrator Salesforce AI Associate or AI Specialist (advantageous) Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams Strong organizational and time-management skills Adaptability and continuous learning mindset Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions Customer-centric approach to solution delivery Desirable Industry Experience Experience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous: Financial Services Banking Insurance Telecommunications Retail and Consumer Goods Manufacturing Healthcare Public Sector Experience with AI-enabled Salesforce solutions, enterprise integrations, customer data platforms, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be highly beneficial.