Vp Of Engineering

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead their Salesforce integration and technical team. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of software engineering experience, with significant expertise in Salesforce development and leadership skills. This role involves strategic oversight and management of technical projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. If you meet the qualifications, apply today!

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Software Engineering and 4+ years with Salesforce.
• Experience leading technical teams in a VP of Engineering or equivalent role.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in designing Salesforce solutions.
• Define project roadmaps and ensure successful execution.
• Oversee technical planning and execution.

Skills

Salesforce development

Apex programming

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Visualforce

Salesforce APIs (REST / SOAP)

Multi-cloud Salesforce solutions

Data integration

Agile methodologies

Leadership skills

Education

Salesforce Application Architect certification

Platform Developer certification

Integration Architect certification

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP of Engineering with a deepunderstanding of the Salesforce platform to lead their technical team.

This role is crucial fordriving our Salesforce integration, architecture, and customization projects while ensuringalignment with our business objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands‑onexperience with Salesforce development, architecture, and leadership, along with strongcommunication skills to manage cross‑functional teams and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities : Strategic Leadership : Lead the team in designing and implementing Salesforce solutions that align with business needs and strategic objectives. Project Oversight : Define project roadmaps, allocate resources, and ensure successful project execution within defined timelines and budgets. Salesforce Expertise : Utilize extensive Salesforce knowledge to architect, build, and maintain high‑quality, scalable solutions, leveraging Salesforce Clouds (e.g., Sales Service, Experience).

Technical Management : Oversee technical planning and execution, including Apex programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), data modeling, and integration best practices. Team Development : Mentor, coach, and manage the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards. Stakeholder Engagement : Act as the primary technical liaison between the team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical limitations and project progress. Quality Assurance : Implement and enforce quality standards, ensuring robust testing, debugging, and release management practices. Innovation and Optimization : Drive process improvements in project delivery, leveraging cutting‑edge technologies and integration tools to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.

Requirements : Experience : 8+ years in Software Engineering experience and 4+ year Salesforce experience, with a proven track record of successful project delivery. Experience leading technical teams in a VP of Engineering, Technical Lead, or equivalent role. Technical Skills : Strong command of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce APIs (REST / SOAP). Proficiency with multi‑cloud Salesforce solutions (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud Experience Cloud). In-depth experience with data integration, utilizing tools like Mulesoft or custom APIs. Certifications : Salesforce Application Architect, Platform Developer, and / or Integration Architect certifications preferred. Soft Skills : Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications : Prior experience managing large‑scale Salesforce implementations, including data governance and compliance. Proficiency in agile methodologies and release management, with experience using Scrum, SAFe or similar frameworks.

Benefits :

• Salary : negotiable. If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to (email protected). You can also connect with Daniel, Carmen and Gaby on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve. If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working days.