Cognizant

Salesforce Tech Lead

Cognizant • $115K — $134K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of IT experience, including 6+ years in Salesforce development.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce architecture and APIs.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale Salesforce integration projects.
  • Strong expertise in Apex, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, and Lightning Web Components.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like Knockout or Aura.
  • Experience with DevSecOps tools, particularly GitHub and Harness.
  • Experience with Mulesoft API development and integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and implementation of scalable Salesforce solutions.
  • Configure and customize Salesforce features such as Flows, Process Builder, and Validation Rules.
  • Develop enterprise-grade Apex classes, triggers, and Lightning Web Components following best practices.
  • Oversee DevOps processes including code management and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Harness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs.
  • Guide junior developers in adhering to Salesforce development standards and practices.
  • Manage and enhance Salesforce1 mobile customizations and third-party packages.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options for qualified applicants.
  • Support for a healthy work-life balance through wellbeing programs.
Full Job Description
The Role:

Cognizant is seeking a motivated and innovative Salesforce Tech Lead that will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring that they meet our clients' needs and align with our business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with experience various Salesforce Clouds, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable Salesforce solutions
• Configure and customize Salesforce features including Flows, Process Builder, Workflows, Validation Rules, and Custom Settings.
• Develop enterprise-grade Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, and Lightning Web Components following best practices.
• Oversee DevOps processes including code management, metadata migration, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Harness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including administrators and business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
• Guide junior developers and ensure adherence to Salesforce development standards and security practices.
• Manage and enhance Salesforce1 mobile customizations and third-party managed packages (e.g., nCino).
• Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and industry trends, especially within the financial services domain.

Qualifications:

Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with at least 6 years in Salesforce development.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Salesforce architecture, APIs, and multiple Salesforce products.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale Salesforce integration projects.

Technical Proficiency:
• Strong expertise in Apex, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, and Lightning Web Components.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Knockout or Aura.
• Familiarity with mobile platform development and enhancements.
• Proficiency in DevSecOps tools like GitHub and Harness.
• Experience with Mulesoft API development and integration.

Work Authorization:

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Wok model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Mississauga, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Salary and Other Compensation:

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $115,000 - 134,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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