Lead Salesforce Developer

The Smart
Boston, MA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Data Analysis Application Integration Architecture Application Services JIRA Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Data Integrity DevOps Project Management Software
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Job description

The Lead Salesforce Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise Salesforce solutions to meet complex business requirements. This role provides technical leadership across Salesforce architecture, integrations, and administration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. The position plays a key role in driving platform strategy, modernization, and best practices within a structured delivery environment., * Design, develop, and deploy custom Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components

  • Build and maintain workflows, process automation, triggers, and validation rules
  • Customize Salesforce platform functionality to align with evolving business requirements

Architecture & Integration

  • Define and contribute to Salesforce technical architecture and roadmap
  • Design and implement integrations with internal and external systems using REST and SOAP APIs
  • Ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable integration patterns across the platform

Administration & Platform Management

  • Perform Salesforce administration including user management, security configuration, and data management
  • Manage environments including sandbox configuration, metadata deployments, and version control
  • Monitor data integrity, perform audits, and manage data import/export processes

DevOps & Release Management

  • Support CI/CD processes using Salesforce DevOps tools such as Copado or similar platforms
  • Coordinate deployments, releases, and environment management activities
  • Ensure adherence to development standards and release governance processes

Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions

  • Provide regular updates on development progress, risks, and delivery timelines
  • Align Salesforce solutions with broader enterprise and program objectives

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers and administrators
  • Promote best practices in Salesforce development, architecture, and governance
  • Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

Support & Continuous Improvement

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Salesforce users and systems
  • Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and recommend improvements
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for development and administrative processes

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, Senior Level (8 or more years of relevant experience), * 8 or more years of experience in Salesforce architecture and development

  • 5 or more years of experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce integrations
  • 2 or more years of experience in Salesforce administration
  • Strong experience with Salesforce Lightning, Apex, Visualforce, SOQL, SOSL, and APIs
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data model, and platform best practices
  • Experience integrating Salesforce with third-party applications and services
  • Experience working with DevOps tools for Salesforce deployments
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments, * Salesforce Developer and/or Administrator certifications
  • Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud environments
  • Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
  • Experience with tools such as JIRA or similar project management platforms
  • Exposure to Snowflake, MuleSoft, Informatica Cloud, or Tableau
  • Experience with advanced Microsoft Office tools including data analysis and visualization

Core Skills & Attributes

  • Strong leadership and technical ownership mindset
  • Ability to design scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Effective stakeholder communication at all levels
  • Collaborative approach across technical and business teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Continuous learning mindset and adaptability

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary

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