We are seeking a Salesforce Lead to join our team in the life insurance industry, located in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity and will play a strategic role within our technology team. As a Salesforce Lead, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, driving the design and execution of Salesforce solutions, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the conception, design, and execution of Salesforce solutions, leveraging expertise in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, and Omni-Channel.
• Offer technical leadership to a team of Salesforce developers, nurturing a culture of innovation, mentorship, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Spearhead discussions with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify requirements, define project scope, and devise solutions targeting business needs.
• Architect and design solutions that utilize the full capabilities of the Salesforce platform, including declarative configuration, Apex coding, Lightning components, and integrations with external systems.
• Enforce Salesforce data integration patterns to synchronize data between Salesforce and external systems and maintain quality standards.
• Conduct code reviews, perform quality checks, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Keep updated with Salesforce technologies, releases, and industry trends, and make suggestions for adopting new features and functionalities.
• Embrace agile development methodologies, participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
• Serve as a beacon of knowledge in Salesforce development, offering advice on technical architecture, solution design, and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and system administrators, to deliver integrated solutions that meet business needs and drive value.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts to both tech and non-tech individuals.
• Resolve technical issues, support during testing and deployment stages, and ensure the stability and performance of Salesforce applications.
• Implement CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines in Salesforce using industry best practices.• Proficient in Cloud Technologies
• Extensive experience in API Development
• Salesforce ADM201 certification required
• Proven expertise in Salesforce Administration
• Knowledge of Salesforce APIs necessary
• Familiarity with Salesforce AppExchange
• Experience with Salesforce Automotive Cloud is a plus
• Understanding of Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Proficient in Salesforce Configuration
• Knowledge of Salesforce CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) software
• Experience in Salesforce DX (Developer Experience)
• Proven skills in Salesforce Development
• Ability to lead a team and manage projects
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.