Technical Lead (Salesforce)

Technical Lead (Salesforce)

Location : Fully Remote (United States)

Thunder’s Technical Lead plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the technical aspects of our Salesforce implementations, with a daily routine that comprises a mix of strategic planning, hands‑on development, collaboration, and leadership. You combine technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to guide the successful implementation and ongoing optimization of Salesforce solutions, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.

A “typical day” might include a mix of the following activities :

Lead the technical delivery of Salesforce implementations, including :

• Translating business requirements into well-architected solutions
• Leading technical design sessions with the client
• Developing custom solutions and integrations
• Managing technical scope and client expectations
• Evaluating system & architectural constraints and performance implications
• Designing and managing the execution of test plans and ensuring a quality solution is delivered
• Code Development : Write and review code, develop custom functionalities, and integrate third‑party applications using languages like Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components.
• Technical Guidance : Provide guidance and mentorship to customers and internal development teams, offering insights on best practices, coding standards, and Salesforce platform capabilities (i.e., how it can be met with either point-and-click configuration or code and customization).
• Issue Resolution : Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges, addressing issues related to data integration, performance, security, and more.
• Project Planning : Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, estimate efforts, and create implementation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaboration : Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Technical Architects, Business Analysts, Administrators, QA, and other Developers, to ensure seamless communication and alignment between technical and business needs.
• Pre-Sales : Leverage your strong customer‑facing skills to support pre‑sales processes.
• Platform Upgrades : Manage and lead platform upgrades and updates, staying current with Salesforce releases and assessing their impact on existing implementations.
• Documentation : Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, architectural diagrams, and coding guidelines, and make regular internal contributions to support the scalability of our rapid growth.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and Salesforce features to recommend enhancements and optimizations to existing implementations.
• Training and Support : Provide training to development teams and end‑users, ensuring they are well‑equipped to use and maintain Salesforce applications effectively.

Requirements

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If most of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to please apply for this role. Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.

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