Johannesburg: Head of Technology posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tech Lead / Head of Technology with a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform to lead their technical team. This role is crucial for driving their Salesforce integration, architecture, and customization projects while ensuring alignment with their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the team in designing and implementing Salesforce solutions that align with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Project Oversight: Define project roadmaps, allocate resources, and ensure successful project execution within defined timelines and budgets.
• Salesforce Expertise: Utilize extensive Salesforce knowledge to architect, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable solutions, leveraging Salesforce Clouds (e.g., Sales, Service, Experience).
• Technical Management: Oversee technical planning and execution, including Apex programming, Lightning Web Components (LWC), data modeling, and integration best practices.
• Team Development: Mentor, coach, and manage the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison between the team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical limitations and project progress.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality standards, ensuring robust testing, debugging, and release management practices.
• Innovation and Optimization: Drive process improvements in project delivery, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and integration tools to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years in Software Engineering experience and 4+ year Salesforce experience, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience leading technical teams in a VP of Engineering, Technical Lead, or equivalent role.
• Strong command of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP).
• Proficiency with multi-cloud Salesforce solutions (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud).
• In-depth experience with data integration, utilizing tools like Mulesoft or custom APIs.
• Certifications: Salesforce Application Architect, Platform Developer, and/or Integration Architect certifications preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.