Salesforce Tech Lead

Why choose Cognizant?It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. We help clients engage customers by envisioning and building creative products and services. But we do not stop there. We develop go-to-market strategies and invent entirely new business models ensuring that every company we work with walks away with both inspiration and a plan. Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.Job Summary

Translates business requirements into solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform and various integrations.Act as the go-to Salesforce expert - providing Salesforce technical advice, design direction, and leadership to all team members to advance the project.Design solutions that leverage Salesforce best practices and introduce new technologies when necessary.Design, build, and configure applications that are highly functional, scalable, and easily maintained.Develop end-to-end Salesforce solutions including custom platform development (APEX, Triggers, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce) and external data integration (middleware tools, Salesforce APIs).Automate business processes using Salesforce automation tools, such as Process Builder, Workflows, Formulas, Flow, Assignment Rules, and email Alerts.Assist in the estimation of work effort, determination of required resources and schedule development.Participate in peer code reviews and unit testing.Provide application support by analyzing defects, replicating/fixing defects, and providing root cause analysis for defects. Troubleshoot and resolve functional and performance-related issues.Support post-deployment activities including knowledge transfer, process documentation, and application bug fixes.Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.Minimum of 8 years of experience with Salesforce Declarative development using Process Builder, Workflows, Lightning App Builder, etc.Minimum of 3 years of experience with Salesforce platform programming languages - Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, APEX, SOQL, and SOSL.Minimum of 3 years of experience with Web Application Development including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.Knowledge and experience with Salesforce architecture and APIs, Salesforce security configuration, sharing rules and user management.Experience with Salesforce Community Portals.Experience with agile software development.Proven integration experience using integration techniques - REST, SOAP APIs, oAuth and Single Sign-On.Thorough understanding of Salesforce Deployment Process and tools.Preference for candidates who are Salesforce.com certified in the following areas:Advanced AdministratorCertified Platform Developer ICertified Platform Developer IIService Cloud ConsultantPlatform App BuilderEinstein Analytics and Discovery Consultant.Experience with integration tools like MuleSoft.Experience with Blackthorn Payments.Salary & Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Helping diverse candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.

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