Principal Application Developer Salesforce ,Qualys Pune

Job Description

Summary: We are seeking a Salesforce GTM (Sales Cloud, Lead to drive the delivery, optimization, and continuous enhancement of Salesforce Sales Cloud and solutions. This role combines technical and functional expertise with a strong business-facing orientation, supporting project execution, enhancements, releases, and technical debt management. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience, leads initiatives, collaborates closely with stakeholders, and contributes to building scalable, efficient, and reliable Salesforce platforms in a global environment.Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of Salesforce Sales Cloud and solutions across projects, enhancements, and releases, ensuring alignment with business priorities and quality expectations. Take ownership of end-to-end initiatives, including defining scope, impact, timelines, and priorities. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, align expectations, and drive successful solution adoption. Identify and proactively address technical debt, ensuring ongoing platform health, scalability, and stability. Drive initiatives for system stability, process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhanced user experience. Facilitate effective communication across global teams (US and India), ensuring smooth coordination and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Participate in technical discussions, translate business needs into actionable solutions, and contribute to high-quality Salesforce deliveries. Provide regular project and task status updates, proactively determining appropriate update frequency based on priority and criticality. Serve as a key point of escalation for delivery and operational issues, helping drive resolution and continuous improvement. Contribute to DevOps and release management practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment strategies. Encourage a collaborative, solution-oriented approach within cross-functional teams, supporting broader business transformation goals. Continuously enhance technical skills and contribute to innovation through adoption of best practices and new technologies. Qualifications & Skills: 9+ years of strong hands-on experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud and ideally in fast-paced, global organizations. Proven experience implementing and developing in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Java. Strong functional understanding of Lead-to-Cash business processes, with practical experience supporting sales and workflows. In-depth knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs and experience building robust integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise platforms. Hands-on expertise in Salesforce configuration, customization, and integration strategies. Experience delivering enhancements, releases, and addressing technical debt within Salesforce platforms. Proactive, solution-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams. Experience working across multiple geographies and time zones. Familiarity with DevOps principles and hands-on involvement in CI/CD and release automation frameworks. Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Salesforce certifications (e.g., Sales Cloud Consultant, Specialist, Administrator) are an advantage. Preferred Skills: Exposure to integrations between Salesforce and boundary systems such as NetSuite, Coveo, Partner Portals, etc. Familiarity with Salesforce DevOps tools and automation platforms like Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, or equivalent. Working knowledge of Service Cloud or Marketing Cloud is a plus. Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and contribute to process optimization and delivery excellence