Starting Date: August 2025 Contract type: Full-time and open-ended Salary: 2,058,495 INR, commensurate with skills and experience Location: Delhi Application closing date: 24-06-2025 About the Job Better Cotton is seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to join our team in India. Reporting directly to the Salesforce Coordinator, the Junior Salesforce Developer will support the ongoing development, configuration and enhancement of Better Cotton’s Salesforce platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and customising solutions on the Salesforce platform, resolving technical issues, and ensuring data integrity across systems. This is an Coordinator - level role that offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, global organisation. It offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package. The Challenge Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers. Areas that play to your strengths We are seeking a motivated Junior Salesforce Developer to join our IT Team . In this role, you will be responsible for: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements and to support the development of Salesforce solutions. Design, configure and develop Salesforce solutions using both declarative tools and custom code to meet business requirements. Support the integration of Salesforce with other systems and tools, ensuring seamless data flow and system compatibility. Address technical issues, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure the quality and stability of Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with the Salesforce Coordinator and cross-functional teams throughout all phases of the development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of system requirements, design specifications, and user guides. Provide day-to-day technical support and user assistance, helping to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner. Stay up to date with the latest Salesforce features, tools, and best practices, and proactively apply new knowledge to enhance the platform. We are looking for someone who has the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Essential Minimum 2 years experience with Salesforce development, including Apex (classes and triggers), Visualforce, and Lightning Components. Strong understanding of Salesforce configurations, including security controls and automation tools. Experience working with different Salesforce Clouds such as Sales Cloud and Service Cloud, with an understanding of their basic functionalities and use cases. Familiarity with integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST or SOAP APIs. Understanding of the Salesforce development lifecycle, including the ability to manage and deploy changes using tools like Change Sets or Gearset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and resolve issues efficiently. Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver scalable solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Desirable Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform Developer I certification. Experience working in an Agile or hybrid project environment. Experience working with Salesforce Experience Cloud and Marketing Cloud, with an understanding of their basic functionalities and use cases. Exposure to third-party applications such as FormAssembly, Certinia or the Nonprofit Success Pack. Knowledge of integration tools and APIs, including MuleSoft or similar. Familiarity with development tools like Visual Studio Code and Salesforce CLI or other version control systems. Proficient using Microsoft 365 suite of tools. What we offer Competitive salary Hybrid working – 5 days in 6 weeks in Delhi office The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time Continuous learning and development Provident Fund Benefits 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over festive/year end period Enhanced parental benefits A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference. Working arrangements The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in New Delhi, India. BCI offers flexible working, with core hours being 10am – 4pm. The Junior Salesforce Developer is expected to work in alignment with the organisation’s hybrid and flexible working policies, based at the Delhi office. The position will require limited travel within and/or outside the country. Apply now Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send, in English, a detailed CV and a brief cover letter (2 pages maximum) to Better Cotton via this apply now link. Application deadline: 24-06-2025 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates short-listed for a telephone interview will be contacted. Better Cotton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources. Our hiring process Initial Screening: Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected. Interviews: If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position. Assessment and Testing: Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes. Reference Checks: Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton to provide insights into their performance and capabilities. Offer stage: After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover. About Better Cotton Better Cotton is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide. About our Values The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are: Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing) Being you @ Better Cotton Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
