Salesforce Lead Developer

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Salesforce Lead Developer in Canada. This senior, hands-on engineering role sits at the center of a high-impact digital transformation initiative for a leading financial services environment. You will design and deliver Salesforce-based solutions that power knowledge-enabled contact center capabilities, working closely with enterprise architects and cross-functional stakeholders. Acting as the primary onshore technical lead, you will bridge communication and execution between client teams and offshore engineers. The role requires deep Salesforce expertise combined with strong integration and solution design capabilities in a regulated environment. You will contribute directly to architecture decisions while ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing implementations. This is a highly collaborative position where technical leadership, problem-solving, and client-facing communication are essential to success.
• Accountabilities: You will be responsible for leading Salesforce design and development efforts while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and scalability standards in a complex, distributed delivery environment. Contribute hands-on to Salesforce development across Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and declarative configurations Collaborate with enterprise architects and stakeholders to define solution approaches and support key technical decisions Serve as the primary onshore technical point of contact, coordinating closely with offshore engineering teams Provide design guidance, code reviews, and technical mentorship to offshore developers Design and implement secure integrations between Salesforce and external systems, including Knowledge Bot and retrieval APIs Utilize tools such as Named Credentials, OAuth, API gateways, and MuleSoft for robust integration patterns Evaluate and recommend architectural approaches for Knowledge Bot and conversational AI integration (e.g., Agentforce or embedded UI patterns) Ensure adherence to Salesforce best practices, security standards, and performance optimization principles Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code while supporting testing, troubleshooting, and optimization activities Collaborate with QA, admins, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Requirements: This role requires extensive Salesforce development experience and strong technical leadership capabilities in enterprise and hybrid delivery environments. 8+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience (Apex, LWC), including senior-level technical leadership responsibilities Strong experience with Service Cloud, Knowledge, and contact center implementations Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, data model, security model, and governor limits Proven experience designing and implementing integrations using Named Credentials, OAuth, APIs, and middleware such as MuleSoft Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices Experience working in onshore/offshore delivery models and guiding distributed engineering teams Strong client-facing communication skills with ability to lead technical discussions and design sessions Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Experience with Agentforce, Einstein Bots, or similar AI/conversational solutions is a plus Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer II, Architect-level certifications) are considered an asset Experience in financial services, wealth management, or insurance environments is highly desirable Benefits: Competitive compensation aligned with senior technical leadership roles Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage Flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements Retirement savings and financial wellness programs Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer days Professional development support and certification opportunities Exposure to large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives Inclusive and collaborative work environment with global teams
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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