Salesforce Platform Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
• Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, providing technical expertise to the development team.
• Guide the team through custom development, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Custom Development:
• Develop and implement custom solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and other Salesforce technologies.
• Ensure alignment of custom solutions with business requirements.
• Platform Configuration:
• Configure and customize Salesforce platform features including custom objects, fields, workflows, process builder, validation rules, and approval processes.
• Integration:
• Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and other systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and third-party tools.
• Governance and Best Practices:
• Establish and enforce Salesforce development best practices, coding standards, and governance processes to ensure high-quality solutions and a maintainable codebase.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, architects, project managers, and other developers to successfully deliver Salesforce projects.
• Documentation:
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, technical specifications, and release notes.
• Training and Mentoring:
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to junior developers and team members to foster skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay updated with the latest Salesforce technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications:
• Salesforce Platform Developer certifications (e.g., Salesforce Platform Developer I and II) required.
• Experience:
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Salesforce developer with a focus on custom development and integrations.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce development technologies including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL, SOSL, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce configuration including custom objects, workflows, process builder, validation rules, and approval processes.
• Experience with Salesforce integration techniques using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and third-party tools.
• Familiarity with Salesforce DX, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD processes.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior developers and drive successful project delivery.