Salesforce Technical Lead

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., * 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, testing, deployment, and training activities.

• Coordinate with client stakeholders and offshore teams to ensure successful project execution

• 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., + 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.

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

Cognizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with company contributions