VP, Sales Technology Development Lead

Gated Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gated Talent is seeking an experienced and dynamic VP, Sales Technology Development Lead to spearhead the development of a next-generation Distribution platform. This hybrid role blends strategic leadership with technical proficiency in Salesforce and other SaaS solutions to drive innovation and enhance organizational performance in New York. The role includes overseeing a talented tech team, managing Salesforce solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development with Salesforce platform.
• 7+ years of experience in Salesforce development and administration.
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., CTA, Application Architect) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of Salesforce-based solutions, ensuring scalability and security.
• Develop integrations between Salesforce and other software tools (HubSpot, Snowflake).
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the technology team.

Skills

Programming (Python, C++, C#)

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Effective communication

Time-management

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

Salesforce

GitLab/GitHub

Power BI/Tableau

Azure

.NET/Go

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic hands-on VP, Sales Technology Development Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of a next-generation Distribution platform. This high-impact role blends strategic leadership with technical expertise, focusing on Salesforce and other SaaS solutions to enhance collaboration, analytics, and reporting.

As a key leader, you will oversee and collaborate with a talented technology team, driving innovation and ensuring the organization’s technology landscape supports its ambitious business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of Salesforce-based solutions, including Sales and Financial Services Cloud, Snowflake, Power BI/Tableau.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Salesforce strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and adherence to best practices.
• Develop integrations between Salesforce, HubSpot, Snowflake, Seismic, etc.
• Partner closely with our software engineering teams on Azure software development.
• Manage solution architecture, custom development, integrations, and platform maintenance.
• Champion continuous platform enhancements to improve performance and user experience.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the technology team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Engage with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant experience.
• 6+ years of experience in software development. Strong programming skills (Python, C++, C#) and advanced knowledge in back-end development.
• Experience with SecDevOps and CI/CD, particularly GitLab/GitHub.
• 7+ years of experience in Salesforce platform development and administration.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale Salesforce projects.
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., CTA, Application Architect) are highly desirable.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience in the financial industry, preferably in Sales within Asset Management.
• Effective communication skills with a wide audience of other engineers across the firm.
• Effective time-management skills, prioritizing deliverables that meet the project’s best interests.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on setting clear and achievable goals, addressing challenges and obstacles, and ensuring accountability.
• Forward-thinking approach to technology to stay ahead of trends and provide modern solutions to our internal development teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for software development best practices and high-quality solutions.
• Worked on cloud-native development and using CSP-managed services (ML Azure)
• Hands-on experience with React/Typescript web applications, microservice development (.NET/Go), and unit testing.
• Strong interest in AI and AI integrations.
• Proven success in distributed work environments.
• Experience with BI tools such as CRM Analytics, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Experience with Salesforce Outlook integration tools, such as LinkPoint 360.
• Knowledge of Salesforce database replication platforms, such as DBAmp or Informatica
• Public Cloud Provider certification(s) is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, New York 10020

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