Lead Salesforce Developer

Verndale LLC; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital experience agency is seeking a Lead Salesforce Developer to design, build, and guide delivery of Salesforce solutions. This role involves leading a team of developers, implementing secure solutions, and ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines. Candidates should have extensive Salesforce development experience, strong technical leadership skills, and hold a Salesforce Platform Developer I certification. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Health Insurance

Flexible work/life balance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Salesforce development and implementation experience.
• Proven track record in technical leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Apex and LWC.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Salesforce developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Design and implement scalable Salesforce solutions.
• Optimize use of Salesforce features to improve maintainability.

Skills

Salesforce development expertise

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Salesforce Platform Developer I certification

Platform Developer II certification

Application Architect certification

System Architect certification

Tools

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Flows

Sales Cloud

Service Cloud

Job description

Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences.

At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success.

If you\'re ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale.

About the role

TheLead Salesforce Developerwill be responsible for designing, building, and guiding the delivery of scalable, maintainable solutions within the Salesforce platform. This role is ideal for a seasoned Salesforce professional with strong development expertise, a deep understanding of platform architecture, and experience leading teams to deliver enterprise-level implementations.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead a team of Salesforce developers in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Serve as a technical lead on projects, providing architectural guidance and ensuring alignment with overall business and technical goals.
• Collaborate with Solution Consultants, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Solution Design & Development

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure Salesforce solutions following best practices and design patterns.
• Translate complex business requirements into well-architected technical solutions.
• Evaluate project requirements and provide accurate estimates for development efforts.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural guidelines and maintain platform integrity.

Salesforce Platform Expertise

• Utilize core Salesforce technologies including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and other platform capabilities.
• Lead technical design discussions and guide teams in leveraging Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and other products such as CPQ, Commerce, or MuleSoft (preferred).
• Optimize the use of out-of-the-box features to minimize custom development and improve maintainability.

Technical Execution

• Oversee code reviews to ensure adherence to development standards, performance optimization, and code quality.
• Provide hands-on development support when needed for critical or complex solutions.
• Ensure the team follows DevOps and CI/CD practices for efficient deployment and version control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues during development and implementation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and enforce best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Stay up to date with Salesforce releases, new features, and emerging technologies, recommending improvements and upgrades.
• Contribute to refining internal development processes, standards, and reusable frameworks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Salesforce development and implementation experience.
• Proven track record in technical leadership roles or leading project teams.
• Strong expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and declarative tools.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, API integrations, and security model.
• Experience with CPQ, B2B Commerce, or MuleSoft is highly desirable.
• Experience leading end-to-end Salesforce project implementations.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional delivery teams.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Platform Developer II, Application Architect, or System Architect certifications preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

1. We are a rapidly growing company that is just as scrappy and entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998.
2. We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design.
3. We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career.
4. We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward.
5. Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics.
6. We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
7. We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one.
8. We offer top-of-the-line Health Insurance, plus monthly perks customized to meet individual employees’ needs.
9. We support a healthy work/life balance.
10. We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable law, the below salary range provided is Verndale\'s reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary, Verndale also offers a competitive benefits package. Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated. Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.