Salesforce Tech Lead

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a proactive Salesforce Tech Lead to join a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT experience and at least 5 years of Salesforce project leadership. The role requires strong technical skills in Salesforce development and a background in Agile/SCRUM practices. This hybrid position involves coordinating across vendors and mentoring junior developers, ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience required.
• At least 5 years leading Salesforce projects.
• Hands-on Salesforce development experience for 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sprint planning and refinement.
• Support solution architects with technical requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure development standards.

Skills

Salesforce development

Agile/SCRUM delivery

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Title: Salesforce Tech Lead

Location: Windsor, UK (Hybrid - onsite once per week)

Contract Length: 6 Months (View to extend)

Start Date: 5 January 2026

Rate: £450/day (Inside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Tech Lead to join a high-performing agile team supporting a major digital transformation programme. The ideal candidate will be both technically strong and able to guide and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality code delivery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sprint planning, refinement, and scoping.
• Support solution architects by breaking down complex technical requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned tickets while meeting acceptance criteria.
• Conduct technical spikes and research into emerging technologies.
• Perform code reviews and uphold development standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on API integrations.
• Work closely with QA to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Mentor junior developers and support their growth.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• 5+ years leading Salesforce projects.
• 5+ years hands‑on Salesforce development (declarative + programmatic).
• Strong experience with Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.
• Experience Cloud knowledge.
• Advantageous: Salesforce Industries (Vlocity) – Omniscripts, EPC, Integration Procedures.
• Familiarity with Git or equivalent version control tools.
• Strong background in Agile/SCRUM delivery.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently with great attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

A proactive, detail-oriented Salesforce Tech Lead who is comfortable in a client-facing role, able to coordinate across multiple vendors, and passionate about building scalable, high-quality solutions.