Lead Engineer - Salesforce

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A new transformational adventure awaits you… 

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference  

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

Join Zurich as a Lead Engineer – Salesforce and play a pivotal role in our ongoing technology transformation. As we pursue our digital north star ambition to become Australia’s Leading Digital Insurer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative Salesforce solutions that drive business success and delight our customers. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, champion technical excellence, and help shape the future of our digital platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, inclusive culture that empowers you to fuel innovation, explore new ideas, and make a real impact. At Zurich, we’re united by our commitment to continuous improvement and our passion for delivering value to our customers, partners, and each other.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable Salesforce solutions aligned to Zurich’s digital strategy.
• Translating complex business requirements into robust technical specifications and solutions.
• Piloting and evaluating new Salesforce features to assess their impact and value.
• Providing hands-on technical leadership, including coding, configuration, and integrations (approx. 30% hands-on).
• Mentoring and guiding team members in Salesforce best practices and technical excellence.
• Conducting code reviews and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, driving continuous improvement.

Important to your success – let’s grow together

You are an accomplished Lead Engineer with deep, hands-on Salesforce expertise. You thrive in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment, and are passionate about leading teams to deliver high-impact digital solutions.

In order to be successful, you will have the following:

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer, with a track record of leading Salesforce solution delivery in complex environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in Salesforce development (Apex, Aura, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of APIs, integration patterns, and CI/CD concepts and tooling.
• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud, Agentforce, and Experience Cloud.
• Salesforce Developer certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams.
• Experience in financial services or insurance is highly regarded.

We welcome applications from candidates who have the right to work in Australia, including those with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a visa that allows unrestricted work for more than 12 months.