Platform Engineer - Salesforce Platform

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?
  
  

What you'll do

• Global IT Transformation & Cross-Platform Collaboration Be an active contributor to Knauf's global IT transformation by enabling efficient program delivery through a collaborative cross-platform setup.
• Salesforce Deployment & Release Management Manage Salesforce environment deployments across various stages (Dev, QA, SIT, UAT, etc.) using tools like Copado, while executing best practices in CI/CD and release management
• Independent Deployment Execution & Troubleshooting Take ownership of deployment plans, ensuring smooth, error-free rollouts, especially for projects outside European business hours (preferably APAC), while resolving issues promptly.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Process Transparency Collaborate with global teams, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and maintain structured documentation to ensure transparency and continuous improvement in deployment processes.
• Continuous Learning & Innovation Stay updated on Salesforce and Copado advancements, participate in post- deployment reviews, and implement innovative solutions to enhance deployment efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

Who you are

• Willingness to travel to Knauf sites on all continents occasionally.
• University degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of experience in Salesforce deployments and pipeline management, with hands-on experience in Copado (configuration, deployment, and release management).
• Strong understanding of Salesforce metadata, version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD tools, and medium proficiency in Salesforce development and administration.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English (proficiency in German is a plus), with
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps principles as an advantage.
  
  

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials' industry. About 43,500 employees at over 320 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15,6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. Knauf IT, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an important driver of the global growth and digital transformation of the Knauf Group. 500 experts are supporting colleagues and customers with modern IT solutions and services.

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.

Knauf IT is a driving force behind the global growth and digital transformation of the family-owned Knauf Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of building materials. More than 500 experts at Knauf IT are supporting 43,500 employees and the customers of the Knauf Group with modern IT solutions and services at over 320 locations worldwide. Our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit form the basis for the successful growth to more than 15,6 billion Euro annual sales.