Technical Manager (Salesforce Platform)

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world‑changing company—delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best‑in‑class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. This position is based in Plano, TX. Who we’re looking for As the Technical Lead (TL) for a factory, this position requires an individual with robust technical engineering expertise. The TL will supervise the technical design of the product and direct the factory's technological strategy. Collaborating closely with the Product Owner, Domain Architects, and Technology Domain Owners, the TL will be integral to assembling and maintaining a high-performing factory. They are tasked with aligning the team's technological proficiency with the product roadmap. What you’ll be doing The Technical Lead holds a critical role in identifying feature requirements, outlining the team's technical vision, and converting these elements into a comprehensive backlog for the development team. This individual is charged with providing technical leadership, fostering innovation, and assuring successful execution of requirements. Additionally, this role entails managing external SaaS providers to amplify our technical capabilities. The role demands a fusion of deep technical expertise, superior execution skills, and exceptional communication abilities to collaborate with cross‑functional teams. As a Salesforce Serving Platform Technical Lead, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining Salesforce solutions to meet business objectives. You will lead technical discussions, mentor developers, ensure best practices, and optimize platform performance. The role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, integrations, and development best practices. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead a team of Salesforce developers and administrators, ensuring high-quality development and adherence to best practices Architecture & Design: Design scalable and robust Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and system architecture Development & Implementation: Oversee the development, customization, and deployment of Salesforce components, including Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce, and integrations Integration & Data Management: Design and manage integrations with third‑party applications and enterprise systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL tools Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize Salesforce platform performance, ensuring high availability and reliability Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to security best practices, data privacy regulations, and compliance standards Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business teams, product managers, and other technical teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions Code Reviews & Best Practices: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and implement DevOps and CI/CD practices Training & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to the Salesforce development team Strong proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, SOQL, SOSL Experience with Salesforce APIs, REST, SOAP, and integration patterns Knowledge of Salesforce Data Model, Security Model, and Governor Limits Experience with Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD, and version control tools (e.g., Git, Copado, Gearset) Hands‑on experience with Salesforce Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Platform Events What you bring Hands on development experience with the following code/platforms - Java 17+, React, Micro services, Spring boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, Kubernetes, Mongo DB, Document DB, Postgres SQL Progressive experience coding and reviewing code – Java, SQL, Java Spring Boot, React Proven experience leading and mentoring a technical team Ability to work with Business Team members and providing technical direction for solutions of requirements Experience working in Cloud Environments. (AWS, Azure) Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including product management, design, quality assurance, and operations Regularly contribute as a hands‑on senior developer in development, automation, testing, and environment management activities Current knowledge of scripting and programming languages, various business applications, state of the art technology and current trends in the computer industry Added bonus if you have Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field is preferred Experience gained within Banking/Financial Services (Automotive Dealer Facing Applications)/FinTech sectors a plus What we’ll bring During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry‑leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable) Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable) Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute Paid holidays and paid time off Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more Flexible spending accounts Belonging at Toyota Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Toyota Deutschland GmbH