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Salesforce Apex Sr Technical Specialist - Lightning framework and admin

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Data Engineering · DevOps

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In short

Staples is hiring a Senior Manager – Software Engineering (Salesforce Platform) in Chennai, India. This role will lead Salesforce engineering initiatives, drive platform innovation, and oversee AI-powered transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Salesforce architecture and experience leading distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Salesforce engineering initiatives supporting Sales and Service functions.
  • Own the Salesforce platform engineering roadmap, including AI-powered transformation initiatives.
  • Build and scale a high-performing, distributed engineering organization.
  • Deliver and scale AI-driven capabilities, including Agentforce and Einstein-powered experiences.
  • Lead modernization initiatives such as case management transformation and workflow automation.
  • Rationalize overlapping tools, eliminate technical debt, and consolidate workflows onto Salesforce.
  • Partner with Data Engineering to centralize enterprise analytics leveraging Snowflake and Data Cloud.
  • Design and implement secure, scalable integrations across Salesforce and enterprise platforms.
  • Establish and enforce DevSecOps standards, CI/CD pipelines, and release governance practices.
  • Drive Salesforce Center of Excellence (CoE) standards.
  • Ensure platform stability, scalability, data integrity, and adherence to governance frameworks.
  • Partner with Sales Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Product teams.
  • Manage SI/ISV partners to accelerate delivery and innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience leading Salesforce engineering teams.
  • Proven expertise in Salesforce platform development, architecture, and solution design.
  • Experience managing distributed teams across offshore (GCC India) & dotted line reporting to US leadership.
  • Experience with AI-enabled Salesforce capabilities and Snowflake/Data Cloud integrations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Salesforce certifications (Architect, Platform, or AI specialization preferred).
  • Master's degree in engineering, Technology, or Business Management.
  • Proven leadership in building and inspiring high-performing, distributed engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive large-scale platform transformations and cross-system initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, development, governance, and platform best practices.
  • Strong focus on engineering quality, automation, documentation, and operational rigor.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Supercharge your potential.
  • Find your career.
  • Find your spark.
  • A place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
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Company

HCLTech

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Chennai, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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