Who are we:
Ken42 powers institutions across admissions, academics, examinations, student services, placements, alumni, research, and more. Our platform sits at the center of how institutions operate. As a result, implementing Ken42 is rarely just about configuring software. It requires understanding how people, processes, data, and technology come together within an institution. We're looking for individuals who enjoy figuring things out, learning quickly, and working directly with customers to solve real operational challenges. Know more about us on https://ken42.com/
What we are looking for:
Role: Lead Salesforce Developer
We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Salesforce Lead Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade Salesforce solutions across our growing ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Salesforce development, architecture, integrations, and technical leadership while mentoring engineering teams and driving best practices across the platform.
Location: Bangalore
Experience Required: 10–15 years
What you'll do
Architecture & Solution Design
- Define and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, and Education Cloud).
- Design and implement robust integrations with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, and middleware tools.
- Own the Salesforce data model, architecture, security, and application lifecycle management.
- Develop and deliver automation workflows, Apex triggers, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability while ensuring coding best practices.
- Stay updated with Salesforce releases and new features, and identify opportunities for adoption.
Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and mentor a team of Salesforce developers, administrators, and business analysts while remaining hands-on in solution delivery.
- Define and execute the Salesforce roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, and Business) to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
- Drive agile delivery, ensuring on-time and high-quality deployments.
Governance & Best Practices
- Establish coding standards, testing protocols, and CI/CD processes for Salesforce projects.
- Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and manage technical debt.
- Ensure compliance with Salesforce governance, security, and regulatory frameworks.
- Champion continuous improvement across tools, frameworks, and delivery methodologies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 10–15 years of Salesforce experience with at least 3+ years in an architect or lead capacity.
- Proven hands-on expertise in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, Async Apex, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
- Strong understanding of Salesforce Integration Patterns, Apex Enterprise Patterns, and API-based architecture.
- Deep knowledge of Profiles, Permission Sets, Sharing Models, and Data Security Architecture.
- Skilled in Reports, Dashboards, and Process Automation Tools (Flows, Process Builder).
- Strong experience in Salesforce Education Cloud and Managed Package Development.
- Familiarity with MuleSoft, OmniStudio, Agentforce, and Data Cloud is a strong plus.
- Salesforce System Architect or Application Architect Certification is required; CTA preferred.
- Excellent debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Why join us
- Define and deliver the Salesforce roadmap for Ken42, driving impact across Education, Innovation, and Community platforms.
- Collaborate with visionary leaders and industry experts across technology, strategy, and product.
- Opportunity to build and lead a Salesforce team while remaining actively involved in architecture and delivery.
- Exposure to cutting-edge Salesforce technologies, including Education Cloud, MuleSoft, and Data Cloud.
- A culture that celebrates innovation, agility, and growth.
