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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Salesforce Application Development Lead - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Program Optimization, Code Review, Scrum Methodology, Salesforce.Com, Systems Integration, Performance Monitor, Mulesoft - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/60eae0c8-0bae-46aa-b7fc-f3c4d540fc0a ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field., * 7+ years of industry experience in a technology environment delivering complex products. * 5+ years of experience managing SaaS platform capabilities with a focus on stability, performance, and operational excellence. * 5+ years of hands-on experience developing roadmaps, writing user stories, and refining product backlogs. * 5+ years demonstrating the ability to use analytics and optimization tools for product planning. * 5+ years demonstrating the ability to work with design and engineering teams to deliver customer-facing features. * 3+ years of experience with the Salesforce Platform, including its architecture, data models, and out-of-the-box features. Technical Skills: * Experience with data and integrations, including APIs and configuration. Mulesoft experience is a plus. * Understanding of Conga CLM. * Experience applying AI and automation within enterprise products. ## Description We are seeking a Salesforce Lead to guide a development team and drive the evolution of a complex Salesforce platform. This role involves a mix of hands-on development, team mentorship, and strategic collaboration. The successful candidate will oversee performance monitoring, lead code reviews, and work with architecture teams to define long-term platform strategy. This position is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity, requiring onsite presence 4 days per week., * Lead a team of approximately 10-12 internal and professional services developers, providing mentorship and guidance. * Perform code reviews and contribute to hands-on development (10-20% of the time). * Oversee data and integration strategies, including work with Mulesoft, APIs, and configuration. * Monitor platform performance and ensure system health and stability. * Collaborate with security teams to assess issues and maintain current configurations. * Participate in architecture discussions to contribute to the 5-year strategic plan. * Define product vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned with business and platform strategy. * Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release readiness activities. * Champion the use of AI and automation to improve partner experience and operational efficiency. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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