Head of Salesforce Engineer

Head of Salesforce EngineeringLocation: Kharadi, PuneExperience: 15+ years overall | 10+ years Salesforce ecosystemDomain: US-based / Global Investment Banking & Financial ServicesRole SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Head of Salesforce Practice to lead a large-scale Salesforce engineering organization supporting US-based and global Investment Banking clients. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for modernizing, scaling, and transforming complex Salesforce platforms, driving innovation, reducing technical debt, and delivering near-zero defect outcomes in testing and production.The ideal candidate combines deep Salesforce technical expertise, strong investment banking domain exposure, exceptional client-facing capabilities, and modern engineering leadership, including leveraging AI tools across the SDLC to improve velocity, quality, and performance.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Leadership & ArchitectureOwn architectural direction for enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and custom platforms.Lead customization and advanced engineering using: Lightning Web Components (LWC)Apex, Triggers, Batch & Queueable JobsIntegration patterns (REST, SOAP, Event-driven, Platform Events)Drive complete system remodeling and re-architecture to enhance: PerformanceScalabilityResilienceMaintainabilityProactively identify and eliminate technical debt, legacy patterns, and anti-patterns.Delivery Excellence & Quality EngineeringEstablish engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices across teams.Drive development maturity to ensure: Minimal defects in SIT/UATNear-zero production defectsEmbed automated testing strategies (unit, integration, regression).Enforce strong code quality, security, and compliance controls, especially for regulated banking environments.Client Engagement & InnovationAct as the primary technology advisor for senior client stakeholders (MDs, COOs, Heads of Technology).Lead high-impact client interactions including: Architecture reviewsTransformation proposalsInnovation workshopsPropose innovative enhancements to existing Salesforce ecosystems, aligned with business outcomes.Translate business problems into scalable Salesforce solutions.People & Practice LeadershipLead and manage a large Salesforce organization (50+ resources) including: Salesforce DevelopersSalesforce AdministratorsSalesforce DevOps / Release engineersBuild a high-performance engineering culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.Mentor technical leads and architects; develop next-level leadership within the team.Drive team motivation, skill uplift, and retention.AI-Driven Engineering & Modern SDLCChampion the adoption of AI tools across the SDLC, including: GitHub CopilotClaude Code / similar AI coding assistantsApply AI for: Faster development velocityImproved code qualityReduced defectsSmarter testing and reviewsEstablish AI-enabled engineering workflows while maintaining enterprise governance and compliance.Stay current with Salesforce’s AI roadmap and best practices.Hands-on Technical GuidanceRemain hands-on at a strategic level to: Review critical designs and codeGuide teams through complex implementationsResolve high-severity production or architectural challengesAct as a technical benchmark and problem solver for the organization.Required Skills & ExperienceMust-Have15+ years of IT experience with 10+ years in Salesforce engineeringStrong experience with US-based or global Investment Banking / Financial Services clientsDeep expertise in: LWC, Apex, TriggersSalesforce performance optimizationLarge-scale custom Salesforce implementationsProven track record of leading 50+ member Salesforce teamsStrong expertise in Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD, and release managementExceptional client-facing communication and presentation skillsLeadership & Soft SkillsOutstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder managementAbility to motivate, influence, and inspire large engineering teamsStrong decision-making and problem-solving skillsExperience managing senior client expectations and C-level discussionsGood to HaveExperience establishing a Salesforce Center of Excellence (CoE)Salesforce Architect / Platform certificationsExperience with multi-org, multi-region Salesforce landscapesExposure to regulatory and compliance requirements in banking (SOX, data privacy, security)Interested candidates can share their updated resume at or contact me at +91-9667834493.If the call is not reachable, please drop a message on WhatsApp on the same number, and I will get back to you.

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