Technical Lead_Salesforce Platform

Toyota Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth programs

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Comprehensive health care plans

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Toyota Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Technical Lead (Salesforce Platform) in Plano, TX to drive architecture and development of innovative Salesforce solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure exceptional customer experiences through high-performance platforms. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of software development experience, advanced knowledge in Salesforce technologies, and a passion for cloud-native services. Toyota offers a collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale systems.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce platforms.
• Drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices.
• Mentor engineering teams through design reviews and pair programming.

Skills

Salesforce Service Platform technologies

RESTful APIs

Cloud-native architectures

CI/CD tools

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce Service Cloud

Apex

Lightning Web Components

Job description

Overview

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high‑quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world‑changing company, delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best‑in‑class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Technical Lead (Salesforce Platform)

Location: Plano, TX

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment‑based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

What you will be doing

Imagine leading the architecture and development of cutting‑edge Salesforce platforms that seamlessly integrate with cloud‑native services and enterprise systems. Success means delivering reliable, high‑performance solutions that empower teams and enhance customer experience every day. Your typical day will involve collaborating with cross‑functional teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across complex projects.

• Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Omni‑Channel, and related technologies to create scalable, secure, and extensible platforms.
• Own complex, cross‑domain technical initiatives spanning Salesforce, backend services, integrations, and cloud infrastructure.
• Drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices to ensure operational excellence, performance, and resilience.
• Collaborate closely with product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Mentor and influence engineering teams through design reviews, pair programming, and architectural guidance.
• Innovate by integrating emerging AI‑powered development tools and automation into the software lifecycle.
• Ensure platform security, compliance, and observability through thoughtful design and implementation.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience providing a strong foundation in software engineering principles.
• 12+ years of hands‑on software development experience with a proven track record of designing and operating large‑scale, production‑grade systems.
• Advanced expertise in Salesforce Service Platform technologies including Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Agentforce, Omni‑Channel, Apex, Lightning Web Components, Omni Studio, and Salesforce Shield.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce integration patterns using REST, Bulk APIs, Platform Events, Streaming APIs, and middleware.
• Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, cloud‑native architectures (preferably AWS), RESTful APIs, event‑driven architectures, and microservices.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable, reliable, and high‑performance applications with a focus on operational excellence.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Copado or Harness integrated with Salesforce.
• Practical knowledge of observability, application security, compliance, and performance optimization.
• Exposure to GenAI‑powered software development lifecycle practices, including AI‑assisted development, testing, and code review.

Added bonus if you have

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II, Service Cloud Consultant, Application Architect, or System Architect certifications.
• Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) credentials are highly preferred.
• Additional years of experience leading technical initiatives in enterprise Salesforce environments.
• Expertise in integrating AI capabilities safely into enterprise platforms to drive innovation and productivity.

What We’ll Bring

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.