Salesforce Technical Lead

About the role

You will work with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform. Develop, test, document and maintain solutions, integrations, and data migration elements of a Salesforce implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, document and deploy high quality business solutions on the SFDC platform based on industry best practices as well as business needs
• Manage the process of implementing improvements and new functionality in SFDC applications
• Deliver support and solutions for break/fix issues
• Communicate and collaborate with other technical resources and stakeholders regarding status, technical issues and creative solutions
• Perform Salesforce administration (create accounts / profiles, defining fields, updating layouts, reports, dashboards etc.) and development
• Able to support Salesforce.com configuration tasks such as field/page updates, workflows, automated approvals
• Support data migration related analysis, manipulation, and load activities for system cutover and SFDC go-live
• Handle numerous projects/priorities using proven project management methodologies and sound development practices to ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions
• Maintain security for Salesforce.com data
• Interface with business analysts and technical staff and be responsible for delivering complete work products
• Implement App Exchange solutions
• Research integration issues and work closely with team members on operations and development staff
• Research and develop new Salesforce.com prototypes and applications
• Research and keep current on force.com technologies and communicate trends and future needs to leadership
• Build client trust and respect, establish client relationships, and develop rapport with client
• Document best practices and operational procedures
• Facilitate continuous improvement within the environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 12 years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience; OR No degree and 18 years of experience
• 8+ years of experience with Salesforce development
• Functional knowledge of Salesforce.com data structure and understanding of how to leverage the tool to meet complex process and reporting requirements
• Proven knowledge and practical application of Visualforce, APEX programming, Force.com APIs, and Web Services
• Experience with Java-based applications
• Experience with VSCode with Salesforce DX and Git version control
• Experience delivering Salesforce projects using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with Salesforce Development and Deployment Tools
• Experience leading, mentoring, and overseeing the work of junior developers
• Experience with Communities and Flows
• Experience with declarative configuration, Apex development, and Lightning development
• Able to translate user stories into working software with minimal oversight

Preferred Skills

• Unique combination of being business-minded and highly analytical while also having a strong and deep technical background in Salesforce.com
• Able to work on multiple tasks and deliver results with aggressive timelines
• Able and willing to work independently and in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, with minimal supervision
• Able to produce high-quality technical documentation and analysis
• Take initiative to recommend process improvements and demonstrate creative thinking
• Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to grasp concepts quickly
• Demonstrate sharp, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certifications