Salesforce Platform Director - Lead Architecture & Delivery

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

Parental leave

Hybrid schedule

401k match

HSA contributions

Gym in office

Job summary

Hightower in Chicago seeks a Director of Salesforce Development to own Salesforce platform operations and lifecycle management. You will lead a team, align projects with organizational goals, and collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver strategic Salesforce solutions.

You will guide platform administration, ensure secure development, and drive high‑quality releases while mentoring developers and communicating across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of application development and architecture experience with Salesforce.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Apex; proficient with low‑code tools on Salesforce.
• Strong leadership, communication skills, and cross‑department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Salesforce Development, overseeing the ecosystem and integrations.
• Develop and implement Salesforce strategies aligned with company goals.
• Oversee platform administration, secure development, and documentation.
• Stay current with technologies and drive platform improvements.
• Identify risks and mitigate issues to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Salesforce development

Team leadership

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Apex

Low-code tools

Job description

Hightower in Chicago seeks a Director of Salesforce Development to own Salesforce platform operations and lifecycle management. You will lead a team, align projects with organizational goals, and collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver strategic Salesforce solutions.

You will guide platform administration, ensure secure development, and drive high‑quality releases while mentoring developers and communicating across departments.