Lead Software Engineer, Salesforce

Job Description We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. Overview The Salesforce Tech Lead will be responsible for the overall technical direction, architecture, design, implementation, and support of Salesforce technology solutions within Lennar Corporation. As a member of the Salesforce Engineering team, the Salesforce Tech Lead will own the technical integrity of the platform across multiple workstreams — ensuring solutions accurately meet the defined expectations of the business, that proper functional and performance testing is completed, and that security requirements are designed in from the start. The Tech Lead sets and enforces development standards, leads design and code reviews, and is accountable for identifying technical design risks and driving mitigating approaches. The Tech Lead will lead and mentor a team of senior and junior developers, balancing hands-on delivery with technical leadership. The Tech Lead will collaborate closely with Product Owners and Architects to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, participate in Sprint Ceremonies and Demos, own release management and CI/CD practices, and serve as the final escalation point for Tier 3 support. A career with purpose.A career built on making dreams come true.A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules. Your Responsibilities On The Team Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce platform solutions using best practices through custom and declarative developmentOwn technical design; lead technical design sessions, document technical solutions aligned with business objectives, and identify gaps between current and desired end statesDefine, publish, and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and reusable frameworks across the Salesforce Engineering teamLead code and design reviews; approve solutions prior to promotion and hold the team accountable to quality gatesPartner with Architects on integration architecture, data model design, org strategy, and platform scalabilityBreak down epics into technical tasks; provide estimates, sequence work, and manage technical delivery across a sprint teamOwn release and environment strategy, including sandbox management, branching strategy, deployments, and CI/CD pipeline healthLead the evaluation, design, and delivery of AI-enabled capabilities on the Salesforce platform and define the technical patterns the team uses to build themEstablish standards for responsible AI use, including data grounding, prompt versioning, human-in-the-loop review, hallucination mitigation, and adherence to the Einstein Trust Layer and Lennar's data governance policiesPartner with Product Owners to identify where AI genuinely improves a business process versus where deterministic automation is the better answerProactively drive continuous improvement on application design, technical debt reduction, support, and practice developmentOversee unit, performance, integration, and user acceptance testing; ensure solutions meet quality standards before releaseDefine test strategies, design automation frameworks, and drive code coverage and automation metrics for the teamCommunicate risks to engineering staff through training and technical demonstration of vulnerabilities and secure design patternsProvide hands-on expert-level assistance on complex technical issues, bug fixes, enhancements, and escalated troubleshootingMentor senior and junior developers; lead knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to onboarding and skills developmentPresent to peers, business stakeholders, and senior management with clarityIndependently solves complex technical problems and guides others through ambiguity Requirements Minimum 8+ years of Salesforce development experience, including 2+ years in a technical lead or lead developer capacityBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experienceCertified Salesforce Platform Developer II required; Certified Administrator required or strongly preferredSalesforce Application Architect, System Architect, or Technical Architect certification highly preferredDeep understanding of the Salesforce product suite, including Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience, and Data CloudExpert knowledge of Salesforce platform best practices, security and sharing model, coding standards, design guidelines, and governor limitsProven ability to architect and deliver scalable, high-volume, enterprise-grade solutions on the Salesforce platformExpert-level Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Aura / LWC, including asynchronous patterns (Batch, Queueable, Platform Events)Strong experience with declarative tools and detailed knowledge of Flows, object configuration, validation rules, and App BuilderStrong integration experience — REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft or equivalent middleware, ETL, and event-driven patternsHands-on experience designing or delivering AI-enabled features on the Salesforce platform (Agentforce, Einstein, Prompt Builder, or Data Cloud) strongly preferredWorking knowledge of core AI/LLM concepts — prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, context grounding, tool/function calling, agentic workflows, and model evaluationUnderstanding of AI risk areas including hallucination, prompt injection, data leakage, and the controls used to mitigate themExperience with Microsoft Visual Studio Code, SFDX, Salesforce Lightning Design System, and the Salesforce Development LifecycleHands-on ownership of CI/CD tooling, Git commands, GitHub source control, branching strategies, and Azure DevOpsDemonstrated experience leading teams in a SCRUM or agile environmentProficient in SOQL, SOSL, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScriptPrior experience with other technologies like Java/.NET, Python, Node.js, React, Azure, AWS, NoSQL DBs is highly preferredExperience with data migration, org consolidation, or large-scale platform modernization preferredStrong analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Additional Skills Diligent; acts promptly and drives issues to closureInteractive; maintains effective working relationships, supporting company leadership and teamReadily embraces change and leads others through itMaintains a supportive and collaborative teamwork environment; encourages teamwork in othersEngages with others and works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational valuesSensitive and responsive to internal and external needs; maintains a positive attitude, willing to seek solutionsDemonstrates operational awareness in problem solving and decision makingUnderstands the company's philosophy on diversity in the workplaceSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as lead a teamTrains and coaches developers on defined procedures, standards, and emerging platform capabilitiesStays current on the evolving AI landscape and translates new capabilities into practical, governed use casesApplies pragmatic judgment about AI — evaluates it on measurable business outcomes rather than noveltyMust be flexible and readily adapt to changing priorities/tasksAbility to work under pressure, maintains composure and professionalism in a stressful situationDemonstrates an understanding of the links between business drivers and IT processesUnderstands the market, major competitors, and homebuilding industry dynamicsComfortable influencing without direct authority across cross-functional teams Life at Lennar At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits. Join the fun and follow us on social media to see what's happening at our company, and don't forget to connect with us on Lennar: Overview | LinkedIn for the latest job opportunities. Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Apply