We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join our growing Salesforce Development team as a Development Manager. In this role, you will lead a team of developers and administrators who focus on designing, developing, and implementing solutions at a global scale. Your main objective will be to deliver a world-class Sales and Service experience for our business. You will have a crucial role in guiding the technical roadmap, effectiveness, and success of Salesforce CRM implementation that fulfill the requirements of our business teams. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality solutions in a timely manner while promoting collaboration and innovation. Additionally, you will collaborate with a diverse team including Business Analysts and Program Managers, to align Salesforce with other systems and ensure its optimal performance in supporting our business objectives. This is a hands-on development manager position primarily using Salesforce.com platform and other related technologies. The role is based in Pune, India, with an expectation to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Salesforce Development Manager, you'll be tasked with the following functions:
Lead and mentor a team of Salesforce Developers and Administrators, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Apply practical knowledge of Salesforce development practices, including Apex code, Lightning Web Components, no-code automations, and data sharing architecture.
Collaborate closely with key individuals from various business units, such as program managers and business analysts, to comprehend their requirements, develop strategic plans, and effectively implement projects.
Oversee projects and feature enhancements from requirements gathering through to deployment, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Monitor and maintain the performance and stability of implemented features, seeking opportunities for automation and optimization.
Evaluate technology choices considering performance, scalability, and maintainability, providing clear rationale for decisions.
Ensure thorough documentation of technical specifications, code, and processes for knowledge transfer and maintainability.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and platform updates, suggesting effective strategies to improve performance and functionality.
What we need to see:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 12 overall years of experience in architecting and designing full-stack solutions using the Salesforce Platform, with a minimum of 5 years in a Salesforce Development/Engineering Manager role.
Experience in effectively managing a team of developers by demonstrating strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to balance short-term objectives with long-term goals and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in APEX, Visualforce, LWC, SOQL/SOSL, Web Services (SOAP/REST), Automations using Triggers, Cloud Flow Designer, Test Class design and debugging.
Proficient knowledge of SFDC Platform features, Objects and Data Model, Sharing Architecture, Experience Cloud, Salesforce CPQ (SteelBrick).
Certifications – Salesforce Application Architect certification is preferred.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience in project management and Agile development methodologies.
Practical experience with Salesforce Platform Development and Experience Cloud configuration/customization for Partner and Customer communities.