Lead Salesforce Developer - Apex/LWC

Job Description Basic Qualifications: Bachelor`s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field 7+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, including demonstrated ownership in a lead or senior capacity Deep technical expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and declarative automation tools Advanced proficiency in SOQL, including query optimization, complex data modeling, and performance tuning Proven experience leading Salesforce release cycles and driving feature adoption across business teams Strong understanding of Salesforce security architecture, including profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and governance best practices Hands-on experience designing and implementing integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and event-driven architectures Solid knowledge of platform performance optimization, scalability, and governor limits Experience driving technical debt reduction and leading platform modernization initiatives Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence engineering teams while managing competing priorities Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders Required Certifications Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator OR Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I Years Of Experience Minimum Years of Experience Description: 7+ Yrs. Salesforce with Apex, LWC and Flows 3+ Yrs. API Integrations 2+ Yrs. Storage Management Duties & Responsibilities Hands-on lead for Salesforce tri-annual release management, including impact analysis, feature evaluation, and rollout strategy Assess, prioritize, and implement new platform features, enhancements, and product retirements Conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Proof of Value (POVs) for emerging Salesforce capabilities and innovations Drive platform modernization initiatives with a strong focus on identifying, prioritizing, and eliminating technical debt Establish a structured technical debt management framework, including code refactoring, legacy feature decommissioning, and optimization of inefficient customizations Design and develop scalable, maintainable solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and declarative tools Identify over-engineered or redundant custom solutions and replace them with native Salesforce capabilities where feasible Define and enforce robust security and access control models aligned with the principle of least privilege Lead CI/CD strategy, implementation, and governance using Copado to improve release quality and reduce rework Establish and manage data storage, archival, and backup strategies leveraging tools like OwnBackup Design, develop, and oversee API-based integrations with internal and external systems Ensure platform performance, scalability, availability, and reliability through proactive monitoring and optimization Mentor and guide development teams, enforce coding standards, code reviews, and engineering best practices to prevent future technical debt Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align platform roadmap with strategic priorities while balancing feature delivery and technical debt reduction (ref:hirist.tech)