Salesforce Engineer

Who we are
We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko
What we can offer you
At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.
We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:
4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
The role
In this role, you’ll work closely with senior engineers to implement Salesforce features and automations, develop clean and scalable solutions, and gain hands-on experience with tools like Agentforce and Data Cloud. You'll participate in planning and code reviews, help maintain system documentation, and support testing and deployment activities. With a strong foundation in Salesforce and a passion for continuous learning, you’ll play a valuable part in shaping a platform that supports our global mission.
Key responsibilities
Implement Salesforce features, customizations, and automations using Apex, Lightning Components, and Flow Builder with mentorship from senior developers
Learn and follow Salesforce best practices and coding standards throughout the software development lifecycle
Collaborate closely with senior team members to align solutions with system architecture
Participate in code reviews, pull requests, and collaborative solutioning sessions
Contribute to sprint planning and align development tasks with project goals
Communicate progress, blockers, and integration concerns with team members
Support unit testing, UAT, and defect resolution
Maintain and document configurations, custom development, and system processes
Continuously improve your technical skills through Trailhead, peer learning, and internal training
Essential skills
Completion of the Salesforce Administrator Certification
Understanding of Salesforce platform fundamentals, including declarative configuration and the Lightning Experience UI
Familiarity with Salesforce admin tools (custom objects, validation rules, flows)
Exposure to Agile development workflows and tools
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
A passion for learning and growing within the Salesforce ecosystem
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Desirable skills
Basic experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), or SOQL/SOSL
Completion of Platform Developer I Certification
Hands-on experience with Git-based version control and DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps or Salesforce CLI
Exposure to API integration using REST/SOAP
Marketing Cloud development knowledge: Email Content Creation, Journey design, Automation
3 years of experience in salesforce development
What you’ll gain
Mentorship from experienced Salesforce engineers
Hands-on experience with real-world projects involving Agentforce and Data Cloud
Opportunity to contribute to a multi-cloud Salesforce implementation
A clear development path toward mid- and senior-level engineering roles
A mission-aligned workplace focused on global impact and open science
Apply now
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Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.