Lead Salesforce Engineer Job in Eightfold

Job Title: Lead Salesforce Engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid Work Model)

Experience Level: 8+ Years

About Eightfold:

Eightfold AI is revolutionizing the way we think about skills, careers, and talent management. With over $410 million in funding and a valuation of over $2B, we are leading the industry with our AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform. Our mission is to transform how organizations hire, develop, and retain talent, ultimately helping individuals transform their careers.

Join a dynamic team of innovators and make a tangible impact on employment worldwide. Led by experts with backgrounds from Google, Facebook, and IIT, we re on a mission to redefine how talent is connected with opportunity.

What You Will Do:

As a Lead Salesforce Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and enhancement of Salesforce solutions, ensuring scalability and maintainability. You will be involved in both technical leadership and hands-on development, driving improvements while mentoring junior and senior developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Salesforce Solutions Design: Lead and architect the development of Salesforce solutions, including customizations, programming, and data migrations.
• Project Management: Participate in the planning and execution of Salesforce initiatives, leading the delivery of features, enhancements, and KTLO work items.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of Salesforce developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Code Reviews & Best Practices: Promote coding best practices, perform solution and code reviews, and ensure compliance with Salesforce best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with GTM systems, RevOps, and business teams to define and execute on Salesforce system enhancements.
• Technical Debt Management: Identify technical debt and propose design strategies to restructure or overcome existing limitations without compromising functionality.
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies: Use Agile practices to drive development, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
• Salesforce Development: Develop and deploy solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Salesforce CPQ, Flows, and APIs.
• Salesforce Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor Salesforce performance, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Knowledge Transfer & Post-Delivery Support: Coordinate post-delivery activities including support, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
• Proof of Concept: Lead the creation and demonstration of proof of concepts to address complex business needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across departments to ensure effective integration and deployment of Salesforce solutions.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in implementing Salesforce CRM capabilities, with strong expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, and Experience Cloud.
• Advanced proficiency in Salesforce development tools including Apex, JavaScript, VisualForce, LWC, SOQL, REST API, and Bulk API.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce architectures, data models, and best practices.
• Proficient in Salesforce deployment (Metadata API, ChangeSets, Version Control) and data governance (profiles, permission sets, data visibility).
• Expertise in middleware integration tools, data analysis, and ensuring data hygiene.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage high-level software issues.
• Solid understanding of Salesforce security practices (e.g., profiles, permission sets, sharing settings).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience with development cycles, including UAT and deployment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Good to Have:

• Salesforce Certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect).
• Exposure to middleware integration tools.

Why Join Eightfold?

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in transforming the future of employment and talent management with AI.
• Growth Opportunity: Eightfold has received $410M in funding and boasts a $2B+ valuation, offering immense opportunities for career growth.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work model that balances remote work with in-office collaboration twice a week in Bangalore or Noida.
• Inclusive Culture: We believe in equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Salesforce Engineer with a passion for solving complex business problems and leading innovative projects, apply today to join Eightfold AI s mission to reshape how talent and opportunity meet!