Lead Developer

A Lead Salesforce Developer job description includesleading a team to design and build custom Salesforce applications, gathering requirements from stakeholders, and ensuring best practices for development, security, and integration. The role requires strong technical skills in Apex, Lightning, and integrations, along with leadership abilities for mentoring, managing projects, and troubleshooting issues. Qualifications typically include a bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive experience with the Salesforce platform.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:

  Lead and manage a team of Salesforce developers and administrators, providing technical guidance and mentorship.

• Project Management:

  Oversee projects from conception to deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.

• Requirements & Design:

  Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze needs, and define project scope.

• Development:

  Design, develop, and maintain custom Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.

• Integration:

  Build and maintain integrations with other applications and systems using web services and APIs.

• Quality Assurance:

  Ensure adherence to security standards, development best practices, and high-quality code through code reviews and testing.

• Troubleshooting:

  Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to applications and integrations.

• Documentation:

  Create and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, release notes, and process documentation.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Stay updated on new Salesforce features and technologies, recommending best practices to enhance the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with the Salesforce platform, including development and administration.
• Proficiency in Salesforce development technologies, such as Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.
• Experience with system integrations using APIs and web services.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams.
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Developer II or Architect) are often preferred.
• Apex
• LWC
• Aura