Description :
Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant -Tech Lead, SFDC!
The Salesforce Technical Lead plays a pivotal role in leading the design, development, and delivery of Salesforce-based solutions across multiple business domains. This role combines hands-on Salesforce development, technical leadership, and architectural guidance to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing implementations.
The Tech Lead will guide a team of developers, collaborate with business and functional teams, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and Salesforce best practices.
Responsibilities :
1. Technical Leadership & Delivery Ownership :
- Lead the technical design, development, and deployment of Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, etc.).
- Translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and high-performing technical designs.
- Oversee and contribute to development using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and declarative tools.
- Drive implementation of DevOps, CI / CD, and agile delivery best practices.
- Conduct code reviews, performance assessments, and ensure adherence to best practices and governance standards.
- Own the end-to-end technical quality of all deliverables within assigned projects.
2. Solution Design & Architecture Support :
Work closely with Solution Architects to design technical architectures, data models, and integration patterns.Create detailed technical design documents (TDDs), data flow diagrams, and system integration plans.Recommend optimal platform features and Salesforce-native capabilities to meet business needs efficiently.Contribute to architecture governance, ensuring compliance with security, data, and performance standards.Drive continuous improvement in design, coding, and delivery processes.3. Hands-On Development & Problem Solving :
Develop complex Apex classes, triggers, LWC components, Aura Components, and automation processes (Flows, Process Builders).Build and manage API integrations with external systems (REST / SOAP, MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, etc.).Handle data migrations, bulk processing, and optimization for large data volumes (LDV).Troubleshoot critical production issues, identify root causes, and drive long-term technical resolutions.Collaborate with QA teams for test planning, coverage, and defect resolution.4. Team Leadership & Mentorship :
Lead a team of Salesforce developers and configuration specialists, providing technical direction, guidance, and mentoring.Assign and review tasks, ensuring delivery quality and timelines.Coach team members on Salesforce design patterns, coding standards, and performance optimization.Conduct technical training sessions and promote skill development within the team.Foster a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous learning.5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement :
Partner with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Functional Consultants, and Architects to refine requirements and validate technical feasibility.Communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Provide estimates, risk assessments, and technical input during project planning and sprint reviews.Participate in client workshops, demos, and architecture walkthroughs.Ensure technical alignment across all development streams in large programs.6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement :
Stay updated on the latest Salesforce releases, platform innovations, and ecosystem trends.Explore opportunities to integrate AI, automation, and Agentic workflows (Einstein GPT, Flow Orchestration, etc.) into solutions.Identify areas for refactoring, reusability, and performance optimization.Contribute to the organizations Salesforce accelerators, best practice repositories, and POCs.Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualification :
Education :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Experience :
Proven experience leading Salesforce development teams in enterprise-scale, multi-cloud environments.Strong expertise in :1. Apex (classes, triggers, batch, schedulable, test classes)
2. Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura Components
3. SOQL / SOSL, REST / SOAP APIs
4. Salesforce Flows, Process Builders, and Orchestration
5. Security model, profiles, permission sets, and sharing rules
6. HMTL5, CSS3 and Javascript
Experience in DevOps (Copado, Gearset, Jenkins) and version control (Git).Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum delivery models and ceremonies.Preferred Qualification :
Certifications (Preferred) :
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I (mandatory)Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II (preferred)Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect (advantageous)Salesforce Administrator or App Builder Certification (nice to have)Relevant Salesforce Cloud certifications (Sales, Service, Experience)Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes :
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Confident in leading client discussions and technical workshops.Ability to balance hands-on development with team and project leadership.Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization abilities.Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.(ref : hirist.tech)