Lead Salesforce Platform Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead Salesforce Platform Engineer to drive a large-scale Salesforce transformation and enablement initiative, focusing on Sales Cloud and Service Cloud within a client-facing delivery setting. In this role, you will combine technical leadership, team management, and delivery ownership while supporting AI spec-driven engineering practices and collaborating across Salesforce and adjacent Java-based services.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day team management and delivery execution, ensuring alignment, task coordination, and performance feedback
• Maintain visibility of risks, priorities, capacity, and blockers while balancing business expectations with technical realities
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to align on scope, timelines, and commitments, providing pushback when needed
• Lead technical discovery, solution discussions, and implementation planning for Salesforce and related services
• Act as the primary technical counterpart for the team, translating architectural direction into actionable delivery items
• Support and guide complex implementation decisions, including POCs, MVPs, and validation of solutions
• Oversee and mature engineering processes, incorporating AI-assisted coding tools where appropriate
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment, professionalism, and reliable communication
• Drive the adoption of engineering and delivery best practices to improve the overall team output and consistency

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Salesforce, particularly in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or Field Service Cloud
• Hands-on expertise in Salesforce capabilities, including LWC, Apex, SOQL/SOSL, and Flow
• Strong understanding of Salesforce performance tuning, governor limits, bulkification, and integration patterns
• Proficiency in Salesforce CI/CD processes, SFDX/CLI, Git, and sandbox management
• Knowledge of Java and Spring frameworks, as well as infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Strong communication skills and ability to participate in client-facing interactions
• Proven track record in leading technical teams and aligning execution with client expectations

Nice to Have

• Experience in large-scale enterprise transformation or enablement projects
• Background in Salesforce architecture, testing, and quality practices
• Production support experience, including issue triage and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with Marketing Cloud

We Offer

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• Focus on your professional growth:
  • Plan your individual career path together with your manager
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school, and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events, and conferences annually)

About the Company

At EPAM, we offer:

• Vacation and sick leave (including sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children