Salesforce Technical Lead

Salesforce Technical Lead

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)

Overview:

Our client’s Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a Salesforce Technical Lead to drive development across multiple Salesforce platforms. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering the chance to transition into a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep Salesforce expertise, capable of mentoring developers, guiding architectural decisions, and delivering scalable solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development efforts across Salesforce platforms, including Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), flows, triggers, and workflows.
• Mentor and guide development team members, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with architects on proof-of-concepts, integrations, and design patterns.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, code reviews, and daily stand-ups.
• Enhance DevOps processes including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and test automation.
• Evaluate Salesforce capabilities and third-party solutions to support business goals.
• Document and promote development patterns and practices across the COE.
• Support cross-system integrations and API interactions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of technical experience, including full-stack Salesforce development.
• 2 3 years working in a Scrum/Agile environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce data models and security.
• Experience with Git-based version control and branching strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Platform Developer I & II, Sales/Service Cloud Consultant).
• Experience with Financial Services Cloud.
• Familiarity with Salesforce CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Copado, Gearset).
• Exposure to Salesforce managed packages and upgrade processes.
• Experience with MuleSoft or Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.
• Collaborative, fast-paced team culture.
• Office located in Columbus, OH

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate during contract period.
• Opportunity for full-time conversion with benefits.
• Professional development and career growth support