Job description
We are hiring a Salesforce Engineer / Release Manager for one of our consulting clients
This is a 40 hour/week remote contract (working EST hours) to start ASAP for at least 3 months
This will be paid at an hourly rate of $60-70/h W2 or $70-80/h C2C
You will oversee the day-to-day operations of Salesforce platforms, manage the release management process, and ensure systems evolve to meet the dynamic needs of our business.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the end-to-end design, construction, and deployment of Salesforce platform processes, ensuring seamless and efficient operations as a trusted advisor.
• Utilize your expertise to recommend and implement cutting-edge Salesforce technologies, supporting the growth and scaling of our operational practice and driving continuous automation across our service offerings.
• Spearhead and execute large-scale operational transformations, overseeing the delivery of sophisticated Salesforce infrastructure solutions from concept to technical design, development, and deployment.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and internal business units to define operational requirements, ensuring all Salesforce releases and deliveries are efficient, timely, and meet the highest quality standards.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for Salesforce operations focused on system stability, performance, and scalability.
• Manage all aspects of Salesforce release management, including planning, scheduling, coordination, risk assessment, and deployment of new features and updates.
• Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams to establish release schedules, milestones, and ensure alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Monitor Salesforce system performance, conduct routine audits, and provide actionable recommendations for process improvements.
• Coordinate with Salesforce administrators, developers, and stakeholders to prioritize, track, and resolve operational issues and enhancement requests.
• Enforce best practices in release management, including version control, change management, and deployment methodologies.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Manage sandbox environments, ensuring proper refreshes and alignment with production for testing and development purposes.
• Document and maintain operational procedures, release notes, and configuration changes.
• Ensure compliance with data security policies and maintain the integrity of Salesforce data.
Experience needed:
• Salesforce certifications such as Certified Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Salesforce operations, administration, or development, with a strong focus on release management.
• Proven experience managing complex Salesforce implementations and releases for clients or organizations.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce best practices, platform limitations, and technical constraints.
• Familiarity with Salesforce deployment tools such as Change Sets, Salesforce DX, Ant Migration Tool, Copado, or similar.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in a DevOps culture is a plus.
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