Salesforce Technical Lead

Role Description

The Salesforce Technical Lead will report to the Senior Director, Product Development. This leadership position will serve as the primary technical authority for the Information Technology Salesforce instance, overseeing the entire software development lifecycle including:

• Planning
• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Ongoing support

The Salesforce Technical Lead will bring a high level of expertise in the Salesforce platform and will focus on maximizing system efficiencies and better capitalizing on the features and benefits relative to the needs of various user groups. They will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to create and support simple, scalable, compliant, and more automated ASPCA mission-critical information and systems.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, and have a desire to support the ASPCA in achieving our mission of ending cruelty to animals.

This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States. Please note, a Cover Letter is required to complete your application. Applications for this role will be accepted until 5pm ET 8/20/26.

Qualifications

• Helps create connections between people, ideas and plans
• Can be depended on to accept accountability for and effectively execute responsibilities
• Gathers sufficient information to make a decision, and acts swiftly to choose or propose a course of action
• Regularly evaluates results and iterates to improve processes
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work
• Uses internal resources effectively (including financial, people, technology, communications)
• Finds and applies improvements to the current way of doing things
• Seeks to understand others' perspectives and willingly comes together with others to achieve collective goals
• Presents information clearly in verbal and written form
• Considers impact of decisions on co-workers or external partners and their work
• Displays courage and determination in the face of challenges and inspires others to do the same
• Experiments with and implements approaches that improve and expand upon our work
• Supports the development of others within and across teams by proactively sharing advice and knowledge
• Gives and invites feedback, and seeks opportunities for improvement
• Cultivates a climate in which individual differences and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and supported
• Able to understand business impact and manage priorities and deadlines accordingly
• Able to analyze trends and patterns in issues, and direct mitigation strategies
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values, behavioral competencies, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency with Force.com Platform (Apex, VisualForce, Salesforce APIs, SOQL, Unit Testing)
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce Lightning and configuring Lightning Web Components, and Flow Builder
• Advanced proficiency of Salesforce.com platform out-of-the-box functionality and configuration
• Experience using a Salesforce DevOps platform, Gearset preferred
• Proficiency developing and modifying systems including coding, testing, debugging and documenting programs
• Proficiency with Force.com Migration Tool - Understanding of data migration from CSV, SQL or other systems to the Salesforce platform, using tools such as the Salesforce Data Loader
• Proficiency with code change control using Github
• Proficiency with and knowledge of relational databases, database architecture, data modeling, and ETL tools
• Considerable knowledge of software development life-cycle methodologies, SaaS, and IT best practices
• Knowledge of complex business systems integration as well as object-oriented design patterns and development
• Familiarity with other programming languages, including JavaScript, CSS, HTML
• Familiarity with other technologies, including CRMs, Airtable or BI tools, preferred

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions.
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers.