Salesforce Technical Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Technical Lead to lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of Salesforce solutions for Insurance clients. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can guide development teams, drive architectural decisions, establish best practices, and ensure successful project delivery across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning, and Salesforce platform technologies.
• Drive technical decision-making, including evaluating configuration versus custom code approaches.
• Oversee the development of scalable solutions across Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud environments.
• Lead the design and implementation of integrations using REST, SOAP, and Web Service APIs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to define technical strategies and roadmaps.
• Guide development teams to ensure solution quality, performance, scalability, and compliance with best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and promote technical excellence across the team.
• Own technical estimates for design, development, sing, deployment, and training activities.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders and offshore teams to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of overall Salesforce experience with strong technical leadership capabilities.
• 6+ years of experience delivering solutions on Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing Salesforce integration solutions using REST, SOAP, and Web Service APIs.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting Insurance clients.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional, distributed, and offshore delivery teams.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, design patterns, and platform best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery models.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Required Certifications

• Salesforce Platform Developer
• Salesforce Administrator
• Salesforce Integration Architect

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise Salesforce transformation programs.
• Additional Salesforce Architect certifications.
• Experience performing solution governance and technical architecture reviews.
• Prior experience in client-facing consulting or leadership roles.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $115,000 and $140,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program based on performance, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs