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Xforia, Inc.

Salesforce Tech Lead

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$80/hr

Salesforce Tech Lead Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Local candidates) Client Interview - In-Person ... Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and developers to translate business ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Salesforce Tech Lead

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$65.25 - $86.25/hr

Title: Salesforce Tech Lead Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Local candidates) Employment Type: W2 ... Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and developers to translate business ...

USM

Urgent Need LEAD Salesforce Developer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Lead Salesforce Developer Location: Eden Prairie, MN Duration: 6-12 Months Looking for someone that is a lead that has strong ETL (data integration)/webservices skills in addition to Apex coding ...

Sidram Technologies

Lead Salesforce DevOps Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

Lead Salesforce DevOps Engineer Location :: Onsite however if you can find out someone in FL will be fantastic :: 7+ experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or deployment automation. least 2+ ...

1 point system

Salesforce Developer

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · On-site

$52.75 - $70/hr

Job Role Sr. Salesforce Developer Duration 3-6 months contract to hire Client Non Profit (golf ... Lead Salesforce development initiatives with high autonomy. Technical Environment & Requirements ...

VIVA USA INC

Salesforce Developer - Hybrid

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55 - $73/hr

Title: Salesforce Developer - Hybrid Mandatory skills: Salesforce, Lightning Web Runtime, LWR ... Lead the end-to-end architecture of Experience Cloud sites, selecting between LWR and Aura ...

FHR

M817-Salesforce Developer rec 13246

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55 - $73/hr

Our direct client has an opening for a Salesforce Developer rec 13246 . This position is up to 6 ... Lead the end-to-end architecture of Experience Cloud sites, selecting between LWR and Aura ...

Zachary Piper Solutions

$145K/yr

... Lead, SFDC Developer, Senior SFDC Developer, Force.com Developer, Force.com Engineer, CRM Developer, Senior CRM Developer, CRM Engineer, Salesforce Programmer, Salesforce Application Engineer ...

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Sterling5, Inc

Salesforce Developer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$52.75 - $70/hr

Serve as Senior/Lead Salesforce Developer. Strategically design, build, and support Salesforce processes to increase the efficiency of the organization. Develop and maintain Visualforce pages, Apex ...

Sterling5, Inc

Salesforce Developer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$52.75 - $70/hr

Company Description • Serve as Senior/Lead Salesforce Developer. Strategically design, build, and support Salesforce processes to increase the efficiency of the organization. • Develop and ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead salesforce developer in the United States is $62.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.37 and $70.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Lead Salesforce Developer?

Lead Salesforce Developers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and oversee the implementation of custom solutions on the Salesforce platform. They are responsible for leading a team of developers, ensuring best practices in coding, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables. Additionally, they provide mentorship, perform code reviews, and ensure the overall quality and scalability of Salesforce applications within an organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead Salesforce developer?

To thrive as a Lead Salesforce Developer, you need advanced knowledge of Salesforce development, including Apex, Lightning components, and data modeling, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Experience with Salesforce tools such as Visualforce, Salesforce DX, and relevant certifications like Salesforce Platform Developer II are highly valued. Leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills help guide teams and translate business requirements into technical solutions. These skills ensure the effective design, implementation, and management of scalable Salesforce solutions that drive organizational success.

What are the main challenges a lead Salesforce developer faces when managing a development team?

A Lead Salesforce Developer often encounters challenges such as balancing hands-on development with team leadership, ensuring code quality across multiple contributors, and aligning technical solutions with business requirements. They also need to coordinate between developers, administrators, and stakeholders to manage project timelines and resolve integration issues. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to mentoring junior team members are essential for success in this role.

What is the difference between Lead Salesforce Developer vs Salesforce Developer?

AspectLead Salesforce DeveloperSalesforce Developer
CertificationsSalesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (optional)Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, mentors team, collaborates with stakeholdersDevelops and implements Salesforce solutions, follows project specifications
ResponsibilitiesDesigns architecture, oversees development, ensures best practicesBuilds custom applications, writes Apex and Lightning components

The Lead Salesforce Developer typically has more leadership responsibilities, overseeing projects and mentoring developers, while the Salesforce Developer focuses on coding and implementing solutions. Both roles require Salesforce certifications and work within similar environments, but the lead position involves strategic planning and team management.

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Infographic showing various Lead Salesforce Developer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,181 per year, or $62.1 per hour.

Salesforce Tech Lead

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Xforia, Inc.
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Xforia, Inc.external

$80/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Title: Salesforce Tech Lead
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Local candidates)
Client Interview - In-Person
Employment Type: FTE or FTC
Experience: 5-10 years Salesforce experience (including Litify)
FTE Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 per year
FTC Rate: $80 per hour
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Tech Lead with 5-10 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, including at least one year of Litify experience. The ideal candidate will lead Salesforce development, customization, and integrations, ensuring scalable and high-performing solutions. This role requires expertise in Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, and Salesforce best practices, along with team leadership and project execution capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership & Solution Design
  • Lead Salesforce technical implementations, ensuring best practices and high performance
  • Design and develop scalable and secure Salesforce solutions, including Litify customizations.
  • Provide architectural guidance on Salesforce platform capabilities, integrations, and data modeling.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and developers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and release management guidelines.

2. Development & Customization
  • Develop and enhance Apex classes, triggers, Lightning components, and Visualforce pages.
  • Implement Salesforce integrations
  • Optimize SOQL queries, data models, and platform performance.
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce CI/CD pipelines, and deploy changes using Salesforce DevOps tools.
  • Write high-quality code with test coverage that accounts for both positive and negative test cases.

3. Litify & Legal Industry Customizations
  • Implement Litify-based solutions for legal operations and case management.
  • Customize Litify objects, workflows, and automation to align with business requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with legal industry standards and best practices in Salesforce configurations.
  • Configure Litify ELM and demonstrate the ability to independently problem-solve and research solutions.

4. Team Management & Collaboration
  • Mentor and guide junior developers, ensuring best practices and technical excellence.
  • Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, providing technical input and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Collaborate with the rest of the team in meetings, contributing ideas to help better the codebase, processes, and overall product.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Experience & Technical Expertise:
  • 5-10 years of hands-on development experience.
  • 1+ years of Litify experience.
  • Strong expertise in Salesforce integrations, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware solutions.
  • Experience with Salesforce data modeling, security, and sharing rules.
  • Hands-on experience with Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and SOQL.
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce proprietary languages, including Apex, Aura Components, and Lightning Web Components, or comparable experience with client-side development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Knockout, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Salesforce DevOps (Gearset, Copado, Jenkins, Git, etc.).
  • Understanding of the application of the Salesforce platform to the Legal Industry.

Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Salesforce Certifications such as Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II, Salesforce Application Architect, or Litify Certification (preferred).

Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience in Agile/SCRUM and TDD development methodologies.
  • Legal domain experience.
  • Experience developing managed packages on the Salesforce Platform as part of the ISV Partner Program.

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