- As a Salesforce Software Development Lead, you will be responsible for developing and configuring software systems either end-to-end or for a specific stage of product lifecycle.
- Apply knowledge of technologies, applications, methodologies, processes, and tools to support the Ford Credit Salesforce Product Team. Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Software Product Management is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) is recommended.
- Intermediate proficiency in New Product Introduction (NPI), advanced proficiency in Software Asset Management (SAM), and intermediate proficiency in Design Innovation are suggested.
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent applied experience/professional qualification).
- 10+ years of Salesforce development knowledge.
- Extensive knowledge of Salesforce development lifecycle tools & techniques.
- Have current and valid certifications in:
- At least one core certification from the core Salesforce certifications: Salesforce Certified Administrator, Advanced Administrator or App Builder.
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I and II
- Strong proficiency in Salesforce dev ecosystem (Apex, LWC, Visualforce, Java).
- Salesforce Platform Expertise: Deep understanding of Salesforces architecture, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components and SOQL/SOSL
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages like Apex, Java and / or JavaScript, and familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS)
- Data Management: Skills in data modelling, data migration, and integration with external systems
- Security Best Practices: Knowledge of Salesforce security features, including role hierarchies, sharing rules,



and field-level security
- Experience using Anypoint/Mulesoft platform as Salesforce Integration ESB.
- Strong ability to understand and collaborate working with application designs, technology stacks, multiple codebases, and related business objectives.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to write, interpret and critique technical specifications.
- Experience with Salesforce application lifecycle (CI/CD pipelines, including testing).
- Proactive attitude to integrate Salesforce innovations into existing solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to drive development of highly technical technology services and capabilities.
- Workflow Automation: Experience with Salesforce automation tools like Process Builder, Flow, and Workflow Rules
- Lead the software development team in creating innovative solutions for the Ford Credit Salesforce Product Team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of software systems.
- Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and methodologies.
- Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to enhance product lifecycle management.
- Contribute to the overall success of the project by implementing best practices in software development.
- Providing input to drive best in class design decisions.
- Ensure successful integration of Salesforce platform with existing portfolio of Ford Credit applications.




- Investigate and propose solutions to development and design problems using Salesforce technology and resources (focusing on reusability).
- Build and maintain digital expertise by researching latest industry trends and standards, driving innovation through PoCs and experiments.
- Develop Apex (classes and triggers) to extend Salesforce to support business requirements. o Custom User Interface development, including Lightning pages and Web Components.
- Use Salesforce APIs to integrate with other corporate systems following existing standards.
- Automate performance monitoring and notification in the event of failures using best practices and tools.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g. business stakeholders, product owners, project managers, and end users) to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
- Coordinate projects with Salesforce Administrators to validate business requirements and any considerations (security, scalability, limits).
- Adhere to Salesforce best practices, maintain code documentation, and write / maintain test classes for all custom development. Extend those best practices across Ford organizations.
- Support Salesforce Administrator needs.
- Coach and mentor engineers in Ford development community working on developing Salesforce solutions.
- Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead a team, manage projects, and mentor junior developers
- Problem-Solving: Solid analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders and team members
- Adaptability: Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Skills: Workflow, Software Quality Assurance, Sqa, Software Asset Management, Data Migration, Data Management, Salesforce

Experience: 3.00-8.00 Years

📌 Salesforce Engineering Tech Lead (Chennai)
🏢 Ford
📍 Chennai