Salesforce Tech Lead

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We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Technical Lead with strong AWS cloud experience to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions. This role will be responsible for technical architecture, integration strategy, and hands‑on development while guiding a team of Salesforce developers and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines deep Salesforce platform expertise with modern cloud, integration, and DevOps practices on AWS.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the end‑to‑end technical design of Salesforce solutions across Financial Service Cloud, Sales Cloud and custom applications
• Define Salesforce architecture standards, best practices, and governance
• Design and oversee Salesforce–AWS integration architectures using REST/SOAP APIs, event‑driven patterns, and middleware
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, performant, and compliant with enterprise standards

Development & Delivery

• Provide hands‑on development using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura, SOQL, and Flows
• Review code for quality, performance, and security; enforce coding standards
• Lead complex implementations including data migrations, large‑scale automations, and integrations
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies

AWS & Integration

• Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and AWS services such as:
  • AWS Lambda
  • API Gateway
  • S3
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams on security, IAM, monitoring, and cost optimization
• Support hybrid and microservices‑based architectures

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Mentor and guide Salesforce developers and technical resources
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Provide technical estimates, delivery plans, and risk assessments
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for Salesforce initiatives

Required Qualifications

Salesforce Expertise

• 7+ years of Salesforce platform experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with Apex, LWC, Flows, Triggers, and Integrations
• Experience with Salesforce security model, sharing rules, and performance optimization
• Experience leading Salesforce development teams

AWS & Cloud

• 3+ years of hands‑on AWS experience
• Strong understanding of serverless and event‑driven architectures
• Experience integrating Salesforce with AWS using APIs and messaging services

DevOps & Engineering

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Git, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Copado, Gearset, etc.)
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery models
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Salesforce Certifications (one or more):
  • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
  • Platform Developer II
  • Integration Architecture Designer
  • System Architecture Designer
• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect)
• Experience with middleware tools (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, etc.)
• Experience in B2C CRM, high‑volume transaction systems, or regulated environments
• Experience with data platforms, analytics, or AI integrations

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.