**Salesforce Technical Lead (Full\-time Contract, Remote)** =========================================================== Lead Salesforce as part of an Azure\-based cloud ecosystem (not a standalone CRM), building resilient integrations, event\-driven workflows, and high\-quality delivery practices. **Start date**: ASAP **Contract type**: Contractor, Full\-time, indefinite **Work hours**: Monday to Friday, 7\.30 to 16\.30 PST \- 100% Remote **️ What You’ll Be Doing** -------------------------- * Lead and coach a small team of Salesforce Developers and Administrators (2–5 direct reports), setting technical direction and raising engineering standards. * Design and deliver Salesforce solutions that integrate deeply with an Azure cloud platform (multi\-product environment). * Define and implement enterprise integration patterns: API gateway design, event\-driven architecture, microservices, and real\-time synchronization. * Partner with Solution Architects and Platform Engineering to define scalable integration patterns between Salesforce and Azure services. * Build and maintain API integrations across systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, DocuSign) using REST/SOAP, OAuth2, and related standards. * Ensure Salesforce best practices, security protocols, and operational resilience across releases and environments. * Improve delivery through estimation support, clear implementation approaches, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and intelligent monitoring. * Drive innovation: identify AI\-supported opportunities in Salesforce solutions and across the product lifecycle. **✅ What You Need to Succeed** ------------------------------ ### **Must\-haves** * 7\+ years of Salesforce technical experience, including integrations with external systems and cloud platforms (Azure strongly preferred). * 5\+ years leading technical teams in cloud\-native environments (Azure/AWS/GCP), with ownership of technical decisions for a pod/workstream/product area. * Strong hands\-on knowledge of Apex, Lightning (Aura \+ LWC), Flows, and Visualforce. * Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, API management/gateway concepts, event\-driven architecture, and microservices. * Ability to make architectural trade\-offs and clearly defend decisions to senior technical stakeholders. * Experience working in agile/product operating models and collaborating cross\-functionally (Product, UX/UI, QA, Engineers). * Strong communication, problem\-solving, and mentoring skills; able to create strong feedback loops and predictable delivery. ### **Nice\-to\-haves** * Salesforce Architecture certifications (preferred). * Experience with SFDX and modern Salesforce delivery workflows. * Experience with API Management, iPaaS tools, and messaging/queues for event\-driven designs. * Azure Solution Architect certification (or equivalent). * Experience designing AI\-driven/AI\-supported Salesforce solutions (e.g., Agentforce or similar capabilities). **Our Recruitment Process** --------------------------- Here’s what to expect from our candidate\-friendly interview process: * **Initial Interview** – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist * **Culture Fit** – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager * **Technical Assessment** – Online Challenge/Multiple Choice Questionnaire * **Final Stage** – 60 minutes with the Hiring Manager **Why Join Launchpad?** ----------------------- We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer: * Fully remote work with hardware provided * Global team experience with clients in North America * Competitive USD compensation * Training and learning stipends * Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study) + ️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection ***✨ Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.***