Manager, Salesforce Engineering

GreatAmerica is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We have also recently become a bank! We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to our Product Delivery Team! GreatAmerica is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy, and team-based operating approach are crucial to our success and growth. GreatAmerica is structured in cross-functional product teams that allow individuals to make informed decisions that benefit the company and our customers. There is no doubt that we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work. As Manager, Salesforce Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team of developers and admins to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions across the Salesforce ecosystem. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive platform excellence, team growth, and business impact. As a Manager, Salesforce Engineering, You Will Leadership & Strategy Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Salesforce engineers and admins, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.Advocate for the team’s priorities within the broader engineering and product organization.Recruit and retain top Salesforce talent.Promote a DevOps mindset and continuous delivery culture.Create inclusive, high-trust environments that empower individuals and teams. Technical Delivery & Innovation Own end-to-end delivery of Salesforce initiatives, ensuring quality, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction.Establish and enforce development standards, code quality, and deployment processes.Stay current with Salesforce platform capabilities, releases, and ecosystem trends.Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of new Salesforce features, tools, and integrations.Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.Participate in Salesforce Governance COE and Architecture Review Boards to uphold platform integrity and best practices. Architecture & Development Design and implement scalable solutions across Sales, Service, Experience, Revenue, and Financial Clouds using Apex, LWC, Aura, and declarative tools.Develop and support Lightning Web Components, Aura components, Visualforce pages, and dynamic forms.Implement secure programming practices to avoid platform vulnerabilities.Lead development efforts using CI/CD tools (e.g., Copado), source control (Git), and test-driven development.Optimize existing features and refactor code to improve performance and maintainability.Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting for deployed solutions.Troubleshoot and resolve application and data issues, ensuring platform health. Integration & Data Collaboration Design and support inbound/outbound integrations using Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP) and middleware tools like MuleSoft.Provide OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) for external teams integrating with Salesforce.Collaborate with non-Salesforce teams on data modeling, access, and integration concerns.Extend support for functional and non-functional testing teams to ensure quality delivery. Collaboration & Agile Execution Partner closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, demos, grooming, and standups.Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and process improvements.Support cross-team dependencies and contribute to Agile Release Train planning (SAFe framework experience is a plus). Experience To be successful in this role you will need: 5+ years of technical leadership and people management.7–8 years of hands-on Salesforce development and administration experience.Proven expertise in:Apex, LWC, Aura, SOQL/SOSL, Flows (screen, record-triggered, auto-launch)Apex triggers, batch classes, scheduled classesSalesforce security models (Profiles, Permission Sets, Roles, Sharing Rules)Data modeling, formulas, validation rulesSecure programming practices and performance optimizationDeveloper Console, CLI, Debug Logs, Query OptimizerSalesforce APIs, integration patterns, and event architectureCI/CD environments using tools like CopadoGit workflows, pull request reviews, merge conflict resolutionAgile/Scrum methodologies; SAFe experience preferredMiddleware tools like MuleSoft and cross-platform integrations Skills & Abilities Candidates must possess the exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal & external resources, clients, and third parties Strong negotiation and collaboration skills and ability to develop and manage stakeholder expectationsExceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentCreate inclusive team environments that foster trust and a sense of empowermentEffectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and excels at communicating shifts in prioritizationAdapt to shifting business priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesMust be able to multi-task and have a combination of organizational and analytical skillsStrong push to always gain a combination of business and technical knowledge of the product in their areaMust be systems-oriented, enjoy working with new tools and be a self-motivated learnerEntrepreneurial attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environmentDemonstrated self-starter who is goal-oriented, a critical thinker, and a creative problem solverStrong sense of urgency and follow-through in addressing issues and meeting timelines Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field.Salesforce Certified Admin, Advanced Admin, Platform Developer I & II required.Additional certifications (e.g., Revenue Cloud Consultant, Integration Architecture Designer) are a plus. Other Computer Skills Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, VS Code Computer Skills Expert knowledge of MS Office products and Design & Development best practices preferred Financial Benefits Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes: Competitive CompensationMonthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees401(k) and Company MatchAnnual Profit SharingPaid Time Off Health, Wellbeing, And Family Planning Benefits Paid VacationPaid Sick DaysPaid HolidaysGym ReimbursementHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee Assistance ProgramParental Leave Education And Career Planning Benefits Tuition AssistanceNetworking OpportunitiesLeadership Development Opportunities Perks Paid ParkingService AwardsHybrid work arrangementsBusiness casual environmentA strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you! If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.