[Remote] Manager, Salesforce Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. As Manager of Salesforce Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team of developers and admins to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions across the Salesforce ecosystem, driving platform excellence and team growth.ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and grow a team of Salesforce engineers and admins, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learningConduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planningAdvocate for the team’s priorities within the broader engineering and product organizationRecruit and retain top Salesforce talentPromote a DevOps mindset and continuous delivery cultureCreate inclusive, high-trust environments that empower individuals and teamsOwn end-to-end delivery of Salesforce initiatives, ensuring quality, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfactionEstablish and enforce development standards, code quality, and deployment processesStay current with Salesforce platform capabilities, releases, and ecosystem trendsDrive innovation through evaluation and adoption of new Salesforce features, tools, and integrationsEnsure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirementsParticipate in Salesforce Governance COE and Architecture Review Boards to uphold platform integrity and best practicesDesign and implement scalable solutions across Sales, Service, Experience, Revenue, and Financial Clouds using Apex, LWC, Aura, and declarative toolsDevelop and support Lightning Web Components, Aura components, Visualforce pages, and dynamic formsImplement secure programming practices to avoid platform vulnerabilitiesLead development efforts using CI/CD tools (e.g., Copado), source control (Git), and test-driven developmentOptimize existing features and refactor code to improve performance and maintainabilityImplement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting for deployed solutionsTroubleshoot and resolve application and data issues, ensuring platform healthDesign and support inbound/outbound integrations using Salesforce APIs (REST/SOAP) and middleware tools like MuleSoftProvide OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) for external teams integrating with SalesforceCollaborate with non-Salesforce teams on data modeling, access, and integration concernsExtend support for functional and non-functional testing teams to ensure quality deliveryPartner closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutionsParticipate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, demos, grooming, and standupsContribute to design discussions, code reviews, and process improvementsSupport cross-team dependencies and contribute to Agile Release Train planning (SAFe framework experience is a plus)Skills5+ years of technical leadership and people management7–8 years of hands-on Salesforce development and administration experienceProven 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 methodologiesMiddleware tools like MuleSoft and cross-platform integrationsBachelor's degree in Information Systems or related fieldSalesforce Certified Admin, Advanced Admin, Platform Developer I & II requiredCandidates must possess the exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal & external resources, clients, and third partiesStrong 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 timelinesSAFe experience preferredAdditional certifications (e.g., Revenue Cloud Consultant, Integration Architecture Designer) are a plusExpert knowledge of MS Office products and Design & Development best practices preferredBenefitsCompetitive CompensationMonthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees401(k) and Company MatchAnnual Profit SharingPaid Time OffPaid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.Ten (10) Paid Holidays per yearGym ReimbursementHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term and Long Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee Assistance ProgramParental LeaveTuition AssistanceNetworking OpportunitiesLeadership Development OpportunitiesPaid ParkingService AwardsHybrid work arrangementsBusiness casual environmentA strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!Company OverviewGreatAmerica is the largest, family-owned national commercial equipment finance company in the United States. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.greatamerica.com.