Salesforce Lead

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Lead to design, develop, and implement innovative Salesforce solutions that enable business transformation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Health Cloud or Life Sciences), hands-on experience in application development, and the ability to lead and mentor a team in delivering scalable, high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to conceptualize, design, and deliver robust solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.

• Role: Salesforce Lead

• Location: All Persistent Locations

• Experience: 6 to 12 years

• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and implement Salesforce components including Apex classes, triggers, Lightning components, and Visualforce pages to meet business requirements.
• Participate in application development including Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Lightning Pages.
• Assist in release cycles to implement and deploy new features or updates to existing applications.
• Conduct unit and system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure code quality.
• Contribute to technical documentation and ensure coding best practices and data integrity.
• Collaborate closely with the Salesforce Administrator for support and enhancements.
• Motivate and guide the team to implement creative, first-of-a-kind solutions while fostering a collaborative and agile environment.
• Cross-train peers and mentor teammates to strengthen overall team capability.
• Stay updated on key technological trends and identify opportunities to integrate them into organizational processes.
• Participate in talent selection, training, and recruitment of technical and architectural roles.
• Engage with clients to define long-term technology vision, create solution roadmaps, and align architecture with business goals.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, assess feasibility, and recommend solutions for adoption.
• Translate business requirements into conceptual and detailed technology designs and develop proof-of-concepts to demonstrate business value.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to defined blueprints and standards.
• Develop technology roadmaps and contribute to business development activities such as solution demos, pricing, and proposals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders, providing regular project updates and strategic input.
• Contribute to intellectual property development, innovation events, and governance initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 6–12 years of experience as a Salesforce Developer with strong hands-on development expertise.
• Proven experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Health Cloud or Life Sciences implementations.
• Strong proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and LWC development.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of Salesforce architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, high-performing solutions.
• Experience with release management, testing, debugging, and deployment processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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