Technical Lead - DevOps

Job Summary: We are seeking a Salesforce DevOps and Release Manager to oversee the release management lifecycle of our Salesforce platform. This role involves managing first- and second-generation managed packages, automating deployment processes, and ensuring seamless code delivery across development lifecycles. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with developers, troubleshoot deployment errors, and set up CI/CD pipelines to optimize performance and productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Release Management:
  

  • Manage first- and second-generation Salesforce managed packages.
    
  • Automate deployment processes to enhance the release management lifecycle.
    
  • Oversee release management for the Salesforce platform, ensuring adherence to best practices.
    
  • Resolve validation and deployment errors promptly.
    

• CI/CD Pipeline Setup:
  

  • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and environments from scratch.
    
  • Ensure seamless and consistent code delivery through the development lifecycle.
    
  • Provide long-term solutions and develop roadmaps for process improvement.
    

• Version Control & Collaboration:
  

  • Use version control systems (e.g., Git) for tracking changes and effective collaboration.
    
  • Maintain a clean repository structure with branches for development, testing, and production.
    

• Post-Deployment Support:
  

  • Support post-deployment activities such as knowledge transfer, documentation, and bug fixes.
    
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure secure environments for development, QA, UAT, and deployment.
    

• Stakeholder Coordination:
  

  • Act as a single point of contact for planning, coordinating, and overseeing releases, patches, and emergency change requests.
    
  • Work closely with developers to resolve conflicts and promote changes efficiently.
    

Requirements

Requirements:

• Expertise in branching strategies, version control, pipeline automation, and orchestration tools like Jenkins, BitBucket, GitHub, Copado, or Cumulus.
  
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce configuration, including user management, profiles, and permission sets.
  
• Ability to resolve code deployment version conflicts.
  
• Experience in complex Salesforce DevOps pipeline implementation.
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and integration concepts in enterprise IT environments.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

Qualifications:

• Education:
  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
    

• Experience:
  

  • 6+ years of experience as a Salesforce Admin or Developer, including 4+ years in Salesforce DevOps and release management.
    
  • Salesforce certifications are preferred.
    

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with scripting languages like Groovy or JavaScript.
  
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
  
• Strong communication and time management skills.