Position Overview: Salesforce Technical Leader
We are seeking a seasoned Salesforce Technical Leader to join our dynamic team. This individual will be integral to shaping the architecture, development, and deployment of advanced Salesforce solutions. The role demands both hands-on technical expertise and a passion for mentoring junior talent, ensuring successful project delivery and promoting an environment of collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, proven leadership abilities, and exceptional communication skills, enabling the development of scalable and efficient Salesforce solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the design, creation, and deployment of comprehensive Salesforce solutions, utilizing expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, and Omni-Channel.
- Provide robust technical leadership to a team of Salesforce developers, offering mentorship, fostering innovation, and maintaining a culture of excellence.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, define scope, and craft solution architectures that align with business goals.
- Leverage the full power of the Salesforce ecosystem, including declarative configuration, Apex programming, Lightning Web Components, and integration with third-party systems.
- Design and implement sophisticated data integration patterns to ensure seamless data synchronization between Salesforce and external applications.
- Ensure code quality by conducting thorough reviews, performing rigorous quality assurance checks, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
- Stay ahead of Salesforce technology trends, releases, and advancements, actively suggesting and implementing new platform capabilities.
- Lead and promote the adoption of agile methodologies within the team, contributing to sprint planning, backlog management, and sprint retrospectives.
- Serve as the ultimate point of expertise for Salesforce development, guiding the technical architecture, solution design, and implementation.
- Engage in regular communication with technical and non-technical teams, translating complex technical ideas into accessible language.
- Troubleshoot, resolve, and document technical challenges, while ensuring the smooth performance of Salesforce applications through rigorous testing and deployment processes.
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines within Salesforce, ensuring streamlined development and deployment processes through best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 8 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, with a proven history of managing and delivering intricate projects.
- Salesforce certifications are highly desirable, such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, and Salesforce Certified System Architect.
- Demonstrated proficiency with core Salesforce development tools, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce APIs, and Salesforce DX.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to inspire and guide development teams toward success.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A continuous drive for innovation, learning, and staying current with the latest Salesforce technology trends and methodologies.
location: West Des Moines, Iowa
job type: Permanent
salary: $120,000 - 145,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
What You Can Expect In This Role
The Salesforce Technical Lead will be a key member of our Salesforce team, responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions. This role will involve not only involve hands-on development, but also providing technical leadership and guidance to junior developers while ensuring the successful delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Salesforce, its architecture, best practices, and development methodologies, as well as strong technical leadership and communication skills.
What You'll Do In This Role
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions, leveraging expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, and Omni-Channel.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Salesforce developers, mentoring junior members and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Lead discussions with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and architect solutions that meet business needs.
- Architect and design solutions that leverage the full capabilities of the Salesforce platform, including declarative configuration, Apex coding, Lightning components, and integrations with external systems.
- Implement Salesforce data integration patterns to synchronize data between Salesforce and external systems.
- Conduct code reviews, perform quality assurance checks, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Stay current with Salesforce technologies, releases, and industry trends, and make recommendations for adopting new features and functionalities.
- Support agile development methodologies, participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Salesforce development and provide guidance on technical architecture, solution design, and implementation strategies.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and system administrators, to deliver integrated solutions that meet business requirements and drive value.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, provide support during testing and deployment, and ensure the stability and performance of Salesforce applications.
- Implement CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines in Salesforce using industry best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Salesforce developer, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects.
- Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, and/or Salesforce Certified System Architect are highly desirable.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Salesforce development tools and technologies, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce APIs, and Salesforce DX.
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of developers to achieve excellence.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment, utilizing Azure DevOps.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a commitment to staying current with emerging Salesforce technologies and best practices
- Criminal background check required.
What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group
- Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
- Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
- Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
- Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
- Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.
Salary Range Information
USD $89,598.00 - USD $186,662.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
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- Education: Bachelors
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