Lead Salesforce Developer
Role: Lead Salesforce Developer Location: 100% RemoteClient: Sentara HealthTechnical Architecture & DesignOwn end-to-end solution design across Salesforce clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, Health, etc.), Omni Studio.Define scalable design aligned with Client's standards and architectureEnsure best practices for: Data model designIntegration patterns (APIs, middleware)Security and sharing modelEvent-driven architecture (Platform Events where applicable)Audit trails and traceabilityReview and approve all high-level and low-level designs with a “Config First” approachEnsure compliance with healthcare standards (HIPAA alignment at design level)Development LeadershipProvide hands-on guidance for:Apex, Lightning (LWC/Aura), Flows, Omni Scripts, Data RaptorsIntegrations and APIs including Credentialing platforms and Third-party verification APIsConduct code reviews and enforce coding standards (Can be through tools)Ensure performance optimization and governor limit complianceDrive reusable component developmentTeam Leadership & MentoringLead a team of developers, admins, and QA resourcesMentor junior developers and enforce best practicesHelp Allocate tasks and track progress across sprintsAct as escalation point for technical blockersStakeholder & Business CollaborationWork with business analysts and product owners to:Refine requirementsTranslate business needs into technical solutionsParticipate in client discussions and architecture reviewsProvide effort estimates and technical feasibility assessmentRelease Management & DevOpsHelp Implement deployment strategy (CI/CD, DevOps tools like Copado/Gearset) as per Sentara standardsHelp Oversee:Code versioning (Git)Environment strategy (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod)Ensure smooth releases with minimal production issuesAlign with DevOps practicesQuality, Governance & ComplianceEnsure adherence to:Salesforce best practicesEnterprise architecture guidelinesReview security policies, roles, profiles, and data accessMaintain technical documentation (design docs, runbooks – in Confluence)Implement governance for reusable assets and standardsEnsure PHI data protectionIntegration & Data StrategyOversee integrations with external systems (REST, SOAP, middleware)Ensure reliable data migration and data quality controlsDesign robust error handling, reconciliation reporting and monitoring frameworksPerformance & Support OversightHelp Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issuesProvide root cause analysis for critical incidentsDrive continuous improvement and optimizationInnovation & Platform StrategyEvaluate new Salesforce features (e.g., AI, automation)Recommend improvements for:Automation (Flows vs code)Cost optimizationPlatform scalabilityCommunication and OwnershipMaintain a proactive approach to communicationBe a self-starter and not waiting to be instructedProactively take charge of areas where technical leadership