Director of Salesforce - Shain Associates

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.
• Desired Salesforce Certifications:
• Salesforce Platform Developer I
• Salesforce CPQ
• Salesforce Sales Cloud
• Salesforce Service Cloud

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Certifications Considered:
• Salesforce Platform Developer II
• Salesforce Java Script Developer I
• Salesforce Experience Cloud
• Experience with data migration and ETL tools.