Salesforce Technical Lead

Company DescriptionDerex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.Job DescriptionRequired Skills: Proficiency in Salesforce development technologies including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, SOQL, and SOSL.Strong understanding of Salesforce data model, security model, and sharing mechanisms.Experience with Salesforce configuration using Process Builder, Flow Builder, Workflow Rules, and Validation Rules.Basic understanding of Lightning Web Components (LWC) development principles and proficiency in Visual Studio Code (VS Code).Solid understanding of web technologies such as HTTP, JSON, XML, and experience with RESTful API integration.  Roles & responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom Salesforce applications and solutions to meet business needs.Configure Salesforce platform using declarative tools such as Process Builder, Flow Builder, Workflow Rules, and Validation Rules.Develop custom functionality using Apex, Visualforce, and Salesforce Lightning Components to extend Salesforce capabilities.Lead the integration efforts between Salesforce and external systems using RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and middleware platforms.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and translate functional specifications into technical designs.Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance on Salesforce development best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.Establish CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.Implement version control best practices using GIT, including branching strategies, code reviews, and continuous integration workflows.Work closely with quality assurance teams to develop and execute integration and unit test cases, ensuring the robustness and reliability of solutions.Stay updated on Salesforce platform releases, new features, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovationQualificationsGood to Have: Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools.Familiarity with Salesforce DX and source-driven development methodologies.Knowledge of other CI/CD tools such as Copado and ChangeSets. Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.