Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Salesforce Engineering to lead our Salesforce development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, extensive experience in managing Salesforce projects, and a proven track record of leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills to drive the successful implementation and optimization of Salesforce across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Salesforce engineers.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Develop and implement strategies for team growth and skill development.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Salesforce projects.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project goals.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on Salesforce architecture and best practices.
Design and implement scalable and robust Salesforce solutions.
Ensure Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control are maintained.
Stay up to date with the latest Salesforce features, releases, and industry trends.
Ensure Salesforce solutions comply with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
Ensure alignment between business objectives and Salesforce capabilities.
Establish and enforce coding standards, testing protocols, and quality assurance processes.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
Implement and maintain continuous integration and deployment processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in Salesforce development and architecture.
5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing Salesforce teams.
Extensive knowledge of Salesforce architecture and Salesforce products, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and CPQ Cloud.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.
Strong understanding of Salesforce integration patterns and APIs.
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Git, Jenkins, or Gearset.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.