Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Information Technology Director to lead the creation of innovative, user-centric solutions on the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Salesforce development, particularly Apex, as well as a deep understanding of information architecture (IA) and user experience (UX) design principles. This is a strategic role driving the development of applications that will enhance business processes, improve customer experiences, and support our company's growth.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Provide overall technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to a team of Salesforce developers, architects, and UX designers (both internal and partner resources).
- Salesforce Solutions: Design and implement highly scalable, customizable, and efficient Salesforce applications and extensions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and other relevant technologies.
- User-Centered Design: Collaborate with the design team to incorporate IA/UX best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring intuitive and engaging user experiences.
- Agile Development: Lead development teams using Agile methodologies, promoting iterative development and continuous improvement.
- DevOps Integration: Champion the integration of Salesforce development into a CI/CD pipeline, streamlining development processes and release cycles.
- Best Practices: Stay abreast of Salesforce platform updates, development trends, how to enforce coding standards and security best practices across teams.
- Talent Development: Actively recruit, develop, and retain top-tier software development talent.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of software development experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles.
- Deep expertise in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and SOQL.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, user-friendly Salesforce solutions.
- Solid understanding of IA/UX principles and user-centered design methodologies.
- Experience leading agile development teams and managing complex software projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
Desired Skills:
- Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer, Architect, etc.).
- Workday knowledge, specifically with the HCM and Finance SKUs.
- Experience with Salesforce Lightning Experience and integration with external systems.
- Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React).
- Familiarity with UI/UX design tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Work from home
Compensation package:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly pay
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Owings Mills, MD 21117