Salesforce Platform Manager

Solar Mosaic • Oakland, CA

377d • $165,000 - $205,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Salesforce Platform Manager leads a Salesforce engineering team to design, develop, document, test, deploy, and maintain innovative solutions on the Salesforce platform. This role combines technical expertise, product and project management, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver high-quality Salesforce solutions while ensuring security, performance, and scalability.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Salesforce development experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, SOSL, and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Hands-on expertise with Salesforce APIs, integration tools, and data migration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with Salesforce managed packages and third-party components.
• Proficiency with Salesforce development tools, including VS Code, SFDX, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience across Salesforce products such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
• Familiarity with product management practices, including defining MVPs and aligning roadmaps with organizational goals.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• One or more Salesforce certifications.
• Excellent skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• UI/UX development expertise using Salesforce Experience Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to define the vision, roadmap, and success metrics for Salesforce solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of Salesforce projects, from requirement gathering and planning to deployment and post-implementation support.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering managers, business analysts, and end users.
• Evaluate competing demands from various stakeholders and balance technical feasibility, business impact, and resource constraints to prioritize development efforts effectively.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions following industry standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure rigorous testing, and address debugging and troubleshooting of Salesforce applications.
• Enforce compliance with organizational and industry security, governance, and performance standards.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• Stay current with the latest Salesforce trends and technologies and assess potential adoption of new tools and frameworks.
• Support the company's commitment to risk management and the integrity of systems and data.

Benefits

• Robust Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Generous paid time off
• 401k Match
• Lifestyle Spending accounts for professional wellness
• Mental Health: Headspace subscription, online therapy sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree