Salesforce Technical Lead

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,082 - 193,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Technical Lead to oversee a development team in Chicago. This role is pivotal, combining leadership with hands-on development functions to ensure quality solutions.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree, extensive Salesforce experience, and a proven track record in team leadership. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Salesforce development.
• 2+ years of experience in a Technical Lead or team leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of the Salesforce development team.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Technical Architect to deliver solutions.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

Skills

Salesforce development

Team leadership

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Git

Agile/Scrum processes

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Git

Job description

Salesforce Technical Lead

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Role Location: This position follows a hybrid work model and is open to candidates located in Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, or Nashville, TN.

About The Job You’re Considering

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Salesforce Technical Lead to join our team. This role is a senior development and supervisory position responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the development team while acting as the primary technical authority on projects.

The Technical Lead collaborates closely with the Project Manager and Technical Architect, actively participates in Agile ceremonies, drives best practices, and ensures high-quality solution delivery. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the role requires hands‑on development and maintaining expertise equivalent to a Senior Salesforce Developer.

Your Role

• Lead and supervise daily activities of the Salesforce development team
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for the project
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Technical Architect to deliver solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and adherence to standards
• Identify and resolve technical roadblocks and guide team members
• Contribute to hands‑on development when required
• Define, enforce, and continuously improve development standards and best practices
• Manage version control processes using Git (branching, merging, releases)
• Support release planning and execution

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in Salesforce development
• 2+ years of experience in a Technical Lead or team leadership role
• Expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Lightning Flows
• Strong understanding of Salesforce core platform capabilities and customization
• Proficiency in Git, including branching strategies and merge management
• Experience with modern JavaScript and related libraries
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor developers
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum processes including sprint planning and stand‑ups

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Platform Developer, B2B Commerce)
• Experience with: Salesforce Experience Cloud (Communities), Salesforce CMS & Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
• Exposure to multi‑cloud Salesforce implementations

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The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $82,082 - $193,440.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non‑negotiable benefits package to all regular, full‑time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A‑F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12‑25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.