Salesforce Technical Lead

Role & responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Development:
• Lead the design and architecture of scalable and robust Salesforce solutions.
• Oversee the development and customization of Salesforce applications, ensuring best practices in coding and design.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions on Salesforce.
• Integrate Salesforce with other systems (both internal and third-party applications) as required.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration:
• Provide technical leadership to the Salesforce development team.
• Guide and mentor junior developers and ensure code quality through reviews and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, product owners, and system admins, to ensure seamless integration and implementation.
• Champion the adoption of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices within the team.
• Maintenance & Optimization:
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance, optimization, and performance tuning of Salesforce applications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing Salesforce solutions and integrations.
• Stay updated on Salesforce product updates, best practices, and new features, implementing them to enhance the system.
• Governance & Compliance:
• Ensure Salesforce configurations and customizations adhere to internal governance and compliance policies.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for solution designs, code, and integrations.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and privacy standards are maintained.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Salesforce development experience (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components).
• 2+ years of experience in a technical lead or similar leadership role. Experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and/or other Salesforce products.
• Proven experience with integration tools like MuleSoft, REST/SOAP APIs, or similar technologies.
• Certifications: Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.