Salesforce Core Developer

Merkle powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

In Bulgaria, we manage a global portfolio of clients, providing a single source of expertise, technology, and operational support. We have a proven track record for delivering, managing, and innovating multi-channel commerce platforms for major international brands and retailers, including adidas, Clarins, ASDA, Shiseido, and more. Our world-class team has delivered sites for over 35 brands, including more than 400 transactional e-commerce sites across 60 locations on 6 continents. Our scope is expanding with the introduction of new data engineering practices, paid search and social advertising, and SEO. We look forward to what’s next.

We’re hiring a Salesforce Core Developer at Merkle in Sofia.

Purpose

The Salesforce Developer will design, develop, and deliver high-quality Salesforce solutions for a strategic project where Revenue Cloud Advanced (RCA) is a core component. This role requires strong technical expertise in Salesforce development, with experience in CPQ or quoting solutions considered highly valuable. The Developer will ensure scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with business objectives and work as a strong team player within a collaborative environment.

Role Description

• Develop secure, robust, and scalable Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and declarative tools.
• Customize Salesforce objects, workflows, validation rules, flows, and automation to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with consultants, project managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Design and implement integrations using Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP) and middleware tools.
• Utilise DevOps tools (Git, Copado, Gearset) for source control and deployment pipelines.
• Conduct unit testing, support UAT, and ensure adherence to coding standards through peer reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing ongoing technical support.
• Contribute to best practices documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Apex, SOQL, SOSL, LWC, and Visualforce.
• Experience with CPQ or quoting solutions; RCA experience is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of Salesforce security, sharing model, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Required: Salesforce Platform Developer I certification.
• Preferred: CPQ Specialist, Sales Cloud Consultant, or related certifications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.

Key Competencies:

• Technical Excellence: Strong understanding of Salesforce development best practices and ability to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and propose practical solutions.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute positively to team success.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies, such as Revenue Cloud Advanced, and to adapt to evolving project needs.
• Ownership & Accountability: Proactive approach to managing tasks and delivering results within agreed timelines.

What do we offer:

• We are huge believers in work-life balance, so we offer all our employees 25 days of paid leave and 3 fixed wellness days off each year.
• A hybrid work model for our teams so they can work from the office or the comfort of their home.
• Free parking spaces are available for all our employees working from the office.
• Complimentary drinks and snacks in the office to keep energy levels up.
• A parent-friendly culture and the potential for additional days off to create new memories with your loved ones.
• Life Insurance, Health and dental insurance plans or, if selected, gift vouchers instead.
• Sports card, partially covered by the company and food vouchers.
• 2 days off for volunteering and numerous charity initiatives throughout the year.
• Opportunity to attend training, conferences and get certification sponsored by the company upon availability and business need.

About dentsu:

Taking a people-centred approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc., we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and our 65,000-employee base of dedicated professionals works across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.