Manager, Salesforce Engineering

GreatAmerica Financial Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

62d•Hybrid

About The Position

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy, and team-based operating approach are crucial to our success and growth. GreatAmerica is structured in cross-functional product teams that allow individuals to make informed decisions that benefit the company and our customers. There is no doubt that we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work. As Manager, Salesforce Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team of developers and admins to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions across the Salesforce ecosystem. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive platform excellence, team growth, and business impact.

Requirements

5+ years of technical leadership and people management.
7–8 years of hands-on Salesforce development and administration experience.
Proven expertise in: Apex, LWC, Aura, SOQL/SOSL, Flows (screen, record-triggered, auto-launch) Apex triggers, batch classes, scheduled classes Salesforce security models (Profiles, Permission Sets, Roles, Sharing Rules) Data modeling, formulas, validation rules Secure programming practices and performance optimization Developer Console, CLI, Debug Logs, Query Optimizer Salesforce APIs, integration patterns, and event architecture CI/CD environments using tools like Copado Git workflows, pull request reviews, merge conflict resolution Agile/Scrum methodologies; SAFe experience preferred Middleware tools like MuleSoft and cross-platform integrations
Candidates must possess the exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal & external resources, clients, and third parties
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills and ability to develop and manage stakeholder expectations
Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Create inclusive team environments that foster trust and a sense of empowerment
Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and excels at communicating shifts in prioritization
Adapt to shifting business priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Must be able to multi-task and have a combination of organizational and analytical skills
Strong push to always gain a combination of business and technical knowledge of the product in their area
Must be systems-oriented, enjoy working with new tools and be a self-motivated learner
Entrepreneurial attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Demonstrated self-starter who is goal-oriented, a critical thinker, and a creative problem solver
Strong sense of urgency and follow-through in addressing issues and meeting timelines
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field.
Salesforce Certified Admin, Advanced Admin, Platform Developer I & II required.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications (e.g., Revenue Cloud Consultant, Integration Architecture Designer) are a plus.
Expert knowledge of MS Office products and Design & Development best practices preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Salesforce engineers and admins, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
Advocate for the team’s priorities within the broader engineering and product organization.
Recruit and retain top Salesforce talent.
Promote a DevOps mindset and continuous delivery culture.
Create inclusive, high-trust environments that empower individuals and teams.
Own end-to-end delivery of Salesforce initiatives, ensuring quality, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Establish and enforce development standards, code quality, and deployment processes.
Stay current with Salesforce platform capabilities, releases, and ecosystem trends.
Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of new Salesforce features, tools, and integrations.
Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in Salesforce Governance COE and Architecture Review Boards to uphold platform integrity and best practices.
Design and implement scalable solutions across Sales, Service, Experience, Revenue, and Financial Clouds using Apex, LWC, Aura, and declarative tools.
Develop and support Lightning Web Components, Aura components, Visualforce pages, and dynamic forms.
Implement secure programming practices to avoid platform vulnerabilities.
Lead development efforts using CI/CD tools (e.g., Copado), source control (Git), and test-driven development.
Optimize existing features and refactor code to improve performance and maintainability.
Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting for deployed solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve application and data issues, ensuring platform health.
Design and support inbound/outbound integrations using Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP) and middleware tools like MuleSoft.
Provide OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) for external teams integrating with Salesforce.
Collaborate with non-Salesforce teams on data modeling, access, and integration concerns.
Extend support for functional and non-functional testing teams to ensure quality delivery.
Partner closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, demos, grooming, and standups.
Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and process improvements.
Support cross-team dependencies and contribute to Agile Release Train planning (SAFe framework experience is a plus).

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) and Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
Gym Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities
Paid Parking
Service Awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment
A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!