Lead Salesforce Developer

Ken42; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken42 in Bengaluru, India, seeks a highly experienced Salesforce Lead Developer to design, develop, and deliver enterprise‑grade Salesforce solutions across Sales, Service, Education, and Experience Clouds. You will lead architecture, integrations, and delivery, mentor engineers, and enforce best practices across the platform while staying hands‑on in delivery.

The role requires 10–15 years of Salesforce experience, strong Apex, LWC, and data security expertise, plus relevant certifications as a

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of Salesforce experience.
• Proven hands-on expertise in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, LWC, and integration patterns.
• Experience in architecting scalable Salesforce solutions across clouds.

Responsibilities

• Define and architect scalable Salesforce solutions across Sales, Service, Experience, and Education Cloud.
• Design and implement robust integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, and middleware.
• Own data model, architecture, security, and lifecycle management for Salesforce.
• Develop automation with Apex triggers and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Lead governance with CI/CD, code reviews, and security compliance.
• Mentor developers, admins, and business analysts while delivering solutions.

Skills

Apex

SOQL/SOSL

Lightning Web Components

Salesforce Integration

Data Security Architecture

Team Leadership

Education

Salesforce System Architect Certification

Salesforce CTA Certification

Tools

MuleSoft

OmniStudio

Data Cloud

Education Cloud

Managed Package Development

Job description

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a highly experienced and hands‑on Salesforce Lead Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise‑grade Salesforce solutions across our growing ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Salesforce development, architecture, integrations, and technical leadership while mentoring engineering teams and driving best practices across the platform.

Experience Required:

10–15 years

What you’ll do

• Define and architect scalable, secure, and high‑performance Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, and Education Cloud).
• Design and implement robust integrations with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft, and middleware tools.
• Own the Salesforce data model, architecture, security, and application lifecycle management.
• Develop and deliver automation workflows, Apex triggers, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability while ensuring coding best practices.
• Stay updated with Salesforce releases and new features, and identify opportunities for adoption.

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and mentor a team of Salesforce developers, administrators, and business analysts while remaining hands‑on in solution delivery.
• Define and execute the Salesforce roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (Product, Tech, and Business) to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Drive agile delivery, ensuring on‑time and high‑quality deployments.

Governance & Best Practices

• Establish coding standards, testing protocols, and CI/CD processes for Salesforce projects.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and manage technical debt.
• Ensure compliance with Salesforce governance, security, and regulatory frameworks.
• Champion continuous improvement across tools, frameworks, and delivery methodologies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10–15 years of Salesforce experience with at least 3+ years in an architect or lead capacity.
• Proven hands‑on expertise in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, Async Apex, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Strong understanding of Salesforce Integration Patterns, Apex Enterprise Patterns, and API‑based architecture.
• Deep knowledge of Profiles, Permission Sets, Sharing Models, and Data Security Architecture.
• Skilled in Reports, Dashboards, and Process Automation Tools (Flows, Process Builder).
• Strong experience in Salesforce Education Cloud and Managed Package Development.
• Familiarity with MuleSoft, OmniStudio, Agentforce, and Data Cloud is a strong plus.
• Salesforce System Architect or Application Architect Certification is required; CTA preferred.
• Excellent debugging, performance optimization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Define and deliver the Salesforce roadmap for Ken42, driving impact across Education, Innovation, and Community platforms.
• Collaborate with visionary leaders and industry experts across technology, strategy, and product.
• Opportunity to build and lead a Salesforce team while remaining actively involved in architecture and delivery.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge Salesforce technologies, including Education Cloud, MuleSoft, and Data Cloud.
• A culture that celebrates innovation, agility, and growth.