Lead Salesforce Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Lead Salesforce Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Salesforce development, Integration, architecture, and a proven track record of implementing intelligent, self-optimizing systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our customer engagement and operational efficiency using cutting-edge technology.

As a key member of the Business Technology and Transformation (BTT) team, this Lead Salesforce Developer will partner with Product Managers, architects, and engineering leadership to architect and deploy cross-engineering solutions. You will play a foundational role in executing Toast's strategic roadmap, driving the platform's evolution through technical excellence and forward-thinking innovation.

• →Salesforce Architecture & Development: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, scalable solutions within the Salesforce platform (Sales Cloud, Salesforce CPQ, Service Cloud, etc.) using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and other Salesforce technologies. Salesforce CPQ configuration and implementation.Deep understanding of the nuances within the Quote-to-Cash domain. Salesforce Integration Patterns and technologies for integrating with upstream/downstream systems

• →Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of Salesforce developers, conducting code reviews, establishing best practices for Design and Development, and ensuring high-quality, maintainable code. Lead troubleshooting exercise for complex issues
• →Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver innovative solutions.
• →Deployment and Governance: Manage release cycles, deployment processes (using tools like Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Copado), and maintain platform health, security, and governance standards.
• →Stay Current: Continuously research and evaluate new Salesforce features, industry trends, and advancements in AI/Agentic technologies to recommend and implement relevant improvements.
• →AI Proficiency: Stays current on the AI tools and technologies available, and applies them to meaningfully increase velocity on day-to-day work. Has hands-on experience with at least one AI tool, using it as a regular part of their workflow. Acts as an advocate for AI adoption, and open to exploring new tools and use cases as they emerge. Extends that impact beyond their own work by helping teammates ramp up, sharing tips and workflows, and guiding the team toward broader and more effective AI usage

10+ years of Salesforce solution design, architecture, and development experience (Apex, Lightning, Visualforce) in an enterprise environment.

• Advanced experience with sharing and security, visibility, data models, Flows, and other Salesforce platform features and components.
• Experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud or Service Cloud.
• Experience with Salesforce CPQ configuration and implementation, including Product and Pricing Rules.
• xExperience with Salesforce discounting, contracts, quote templates, and renewals.
• Experience in the Quote-to-Cash domain, preferably with CPQ tools (Salesforce CPQ, Conga, or Industry CPQ).
• Experience integrating Salesforce with other systems in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with middleware technologies (Workato preferred, or equivalent).
• Experience leading a team of developers on project and feature delivery.
• Advanced understanding of the software development life cycle and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and support other team members as needed.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I & II certifications required; Salesforce CPQ certification a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Engineering degree or equivalent educational background required.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days per week in office.

• Experience with advanced DevOps practices for Salesforce (CI/CD pipelines, automated testing), version control tools (GitHub) and Copado
• Knowledge of data modeling and management in large-scale Salesforce environments.
• Experience using Jira or similar

At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.

We Thrive Together

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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