Lead Salesforce Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Salesforce Platform Engineer to drive a large-scale Salesforce transformation and enablement initiative, focusing on Sales Cloud and Service Cloud within a client-facing delivery setting. In this role, you will combine technical leadership, team management, and delivery ownership while supporting AI spec-driven engineering practices and collaborating across Salesforce and adjacent Java-based services. Responsibilities Own day-to-day team management and delivery execution, ensuring alignment, task coordination, and performance feedback Maintain visibility of risks, priorities, capacity, and blockers while balancing business expectations with technical realities Collaborate with the Product Owner to align on scope, timelines, and commitments, providing pushback when needed Lead technical discovery, solution discussions, and implementation planning for Salesforce and related services Act as the primary technical counterpart for the team, translating architectural direction into actionable delivery items Support and guide complex implementation decisions, including POCs, MVPs, and validation of solutions Oversee and mature engineering processes, incorporating AI-assisted coding tools where appropriate Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment, professionalism, and reliable communication Drive the adoption of engineering and delivery best practices to improve the overall team output and consistency Requirements 5+ years of experience with Salesforce, particularly in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or Field Service Cloud Hands-on expertise in Salesforce capabilities, including LWC, Apex, SOQL/SOSL, and Flow Strong understanding of Salesforce performance tuning, governor limits, bulkification, and integration patterns Proficiency in Salesforce CI/CD processes, SFDX/CLI, Git, and sandbox management Knowledge of Java and Spring frameworks, as well as infrastructure-as-code concepts Strong communication skills and ability to participate in client-facing interactions Proven track record in leading technical teams and aligning execution with client expectations Nice to have Experience in large-scale enterprise transformation or enablement projects Background in Salesforce architecture, testing, and quality practices Production support experience, including issue triage and root cause analysis Familiarity with Marketing Cloud