CRM Developer - Hire or get hired
Your complete guide to the CRM Developer Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the CRM Developer
The CRM Developer customises and supports CRM platforms to align with business processes, improving efficiency, reporting, and customer engagement.
CRM Developer's duties and responsibilities
• Custom Development:
Configure and customise CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics).
• Integration:
Implement APIs and data integration between platforms.
• Maintenance:
Support bug fixes, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Documentation:
Maintain technical documentation and release notes.
• Collaboration:
Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements.
Configure and customise CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics).
• Integration:
Implement APIs and data integration between platforms.
• Maintenance:
Support bug fixes, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Documentation:
Maintain technical documentation and release notes.
• Collaboration:
Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements.
Requirements and qualifications for a CRM Developer
• 3–6 years’ experience in CRM development
• Proficiency with platforms like Salesforce, MS Dynamics, HubSpot
• Understanding of CRM architecture and integrations
• Strong problem-solving and coding skills (e.g., JavaScript, C#, Apex)
• Degree in IT or software engineering
• Proficiency with platforms like Salesforce, MS Dynamics, HubSpot
• Understanding of CRM architecture and integrations
• Strong problem-solving and coding skills (e.g., JavaScript, C#, Apex)
• Degree in IT or software engineering
Hiring a CRM Developer or looking for your next CRM Developer job?
Whether you're an employer seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Manager or a candidate ready for your next career move, we can help.
Submit your resume or request top talent today – our expert Technology recruiters are ready to assist.
Add your custom HTML here
Our latest jobs
65%
Retaining staff was accounting leaders #1 challenge in 2022
69%
Qualified roles were the most difficult to fill for accounting leaders in 2022
61%
Hired temporary or contract staff in 2022 to fill an immediate need
Technology Market Update
The demand for IT talent remains high, with 28% of companies taking over two months to fill key roles, highlighting persistent skill shortages. Despite this, hiring plans for 2025 show a cautious approach, with 34% of businesses not planning to recruit for IT positions. Developers, project managers, and business analysts remain among the most sought-after roles, while AI governance, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering emerge as critical areas for future investment.
AI continues to reshape workforce priorities, with 47% of businesses seeking candidates with at least a base-level understanding of AI. Key skills growing in importance include automation and IT process orchestration (63%), continuous learning in AI (45%), and cybersecurity using AI-driven threat detection (37%). Cybersecurity, upskilling, and AI and machine learning are now the top three business priorities, each cited by over 50% of companies.
Contractor usage has remained relatively stable, with 81% of companies expecting no change in 2025, and nearly half keeping contractor levels under 10%. The shift towards AI, automation, and cybersecurity signals an evolving skills landscape, requiring businesses to balance permanent hires with specialised expertise to stay competitive.
AI continues to reshape workforce priorities, with 47% of businesses seeking candidates with at least a base-level understanding of AI. Key skills growing in importance include automation and IT process orchestration (63%), continuous learning in AI (45%), and cybersecurity using AI-driven threat detection (37%). Cybersecurity, upskilling, and AI and machine learning are now the top three business priorities, each cited by over 50% of companies.
Contractor usage has remained relatively stable, with 81% of companies expecting no change in 2025, and nearly half keeping contractor levels under 10%. The shift towards AI, automation, and cybersecurity signals an evolving skills landscape, requiring businesses to balance permanent hires with specialised expertise to stay competitive.
