Life at Ness
At Ness, people come first. Here, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values curiosity, innovation, and growth. We work with industry-leading clients on projects that truly make an impact while supporting every team member in carving out their unique career path. With resources for learning, certifications, and hands-on experiences, Ness offers you more than just a job it’s a place where your ideas, ambition, and well-being matter.
The Role
Seeking a seasoned Salesforce Development Lead to guide a team of developers while contributing hands-on to the design, development, and enhancement of Salesforce solutions. This role demands strong technical depth, leadership capability, and the ability to architect scalable, high-performing, and secure Salesforce applications across complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead a team of 3–5 Salesforce developers, ensuring high-quality delivery.
· Design, develop, test, and release new features, components, and managed packages.
· Support and troubleshoot integrations and production issues across multiple client accounts.
· Track development and support activities using Jira and ensure timely delivery.
· Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, technical approaches, and integration strategies.
· Enforce Salesforce development best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
· Drive CI/CD, version control, and deployment processes in Salesforce environments.
Qualifications and Skills
· 5–8 years of Salesforce development experience, including at least 1 year in a technical lead capacity.
· Strong expertise in Salesforce architecture, data modeling, and component-based design.
· Proven experience leading development teams and coordinating releases.
· Deep knowledge of Salesforce Sales Cloud, Live Chat, and core platform capabilities.
· Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Mandatory: Salesforce Platform Developer I certification.
· Preferred: One or more advanced architecture certifications (System Architect, Application Architect, Integration Architect, etc.).
Core Skills
· Development: Apex, LWC, Aura, Visualforce, SOQL
· Architecture & Packaging: Managed packages (1st gen), SFDX, AppExchange
· Integration: SOAP web services, integration patterns, middleware interactions
· Engineering Practice: CI/CD pipelines, version control, OOP principles
· Platforms: Sales Cloud, Live Chat Implementation
Nice to Have
· Salesforce Platform Developer II certification.
· JavaScript Developer I certification.
· Experience with AppExchange lifecycle, deployment architecture, or enterprise-scale implementations.
· Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence).
What Makes You a Great Fit
· Brings clarity and structure to complex technical requirements.
· Balances leadership and hands-on development with ease.
· Elevates team performance through mentoring and technical guidance.
· Approaches challenges with a solution-first, architecture-driven mindset.
· Champions high-quality engineering standards and scalable design.
Why Join Us
At Ness, you will work with diverse, talented professionals who are dedicated to making an impact through technology. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to connect with you if this role excites you. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates each team member’s unique talents.
With flexible remote options, diverse projects, and access to development resources, joining Ness means building a career that’s meaningful and impactful.
What to Expect Next
We believe great experiences start with transparency—and that includes our hiring process. Here’s what you can typically expect after you hit "Apply":
1. HR Interview – A conversation to get to know you better and align on expectations
2. Technical Interview – A chance to showcase your skills and experience
3. Client Interview – Ensuring mutual fit between you and the client team
4. Offer Stage – If everything aligns, we’ll be happy to make it official
While many of our roles involve just 2–3 steps, some client processes may include additional conversations. Regardless of the path, we aim to keep every step transparent and respectful of your time.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Skills Required
- 5–8 years of Salesforce development experience
- At least 1 year in a technical lead capacity
- Strong Salesforce architecture, data modeling, and component-based design expertise
- Experience leading development teams and coordinating releases
- Knowledge of Salesforce Sales Cloud, Live Chat, and core platform capabilities
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Salesforce Platform Developer I certification
- Advanced architecture certification such as System Architect, Application Architect, or Integration Architect
- Salesforce Platform Developer II certification
- JavaScript Developer I certification
- Experience with AppExchange lifecycle, deployment architecture, or enterprise-scale implementations
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and Jira or Confluence
Ness Digital Engineering Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ness Digital Engineering and has not been reviewed or approved by Ness Digital Engineering.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often positioned as comprehensive, with medical and dental described as strong in North America. Wellness programs are also emphasized as part of the core package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible or remote work options are frequently highlighted as part of the overall rewards experience. Learning and upskilling support is repeatedly framed as a meaningful benefit tied to the employee value proposition.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as generally “okay to good,” with stronger packages appearing for certain senior roles and some U.S. positions. This suggests compensation can be market-aligned when role level and geography are favorable.
Ness Digital Engineering Insights
What We Do
Ness Digital Engineering, acquired by global investment firm KKR in 2022, is a full-lifecycle digital engineering firm offering digital advisory through scaled engineering services. Headquartered in New York, Ness serves our customers across 11 innovation hubs in the US, Eastern Europe, and India. Combining our core competence in engineering with the latest in digital strategy and technology, we seamlessly manage Digital Transformation journeys from strategy through execution to help businesses thrive in the digital economy. For more information, visit www.ness.com








