Salesforce Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

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Seize this opportunity and support our Team at one of our locations (e.g. Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, etc.) or remotely within Germany as a Salesforce Engineering Manager (m/f/d).

As a Salesforce Engineering Manager (m/f/d) at IU, you will take on a hybrid role that combines strong leadership abilities with hands-on technical expertise in the Salesforce environment. You will lead a dedicated team of Salesforce engineers, guiding them through complex projects and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering, your responsibilities will encompass both the effective management of your team and active participation in Salesforce development projects. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that our Salesforce solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with our business objectives.

This role is perfect for a seasoned Salesforce professional who is passionate about leveraging technology to solve business challenges and who thrives in a leadership position. You will have direct reports and will be expected to contribute to development efforts at a Senior Engineer level, dedicating approximately 50% of your time to hands-on technical work.

• Lead by example, providing technical guidance and mentorship to an agile team of Salesforce engineers.

• Foster an innovative and inclusive team culture that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

• Work in close collaboration with the Head of Engineering and other leaders to define and advance engineering strategies and practices.

• Align team efforts with the overarching product roadmap and business objectives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality Salesforce solutions.

• Optimize team workflows and processes to enhance development efficiency and effectiveness.

• Remain hands-on with Salesforce development, including coding, configuration, and customization, leveraging Apex, Lightning, and various APIs.

• Ensure the creation and maintenance of a robust, secure, and scalable Salesforce ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with other systems and third-party tools.

• Encourage strong collaboration between your squad and other teams, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing across projects and initiatives.

• Several years of hands-on experience in Salesforce development, with proven expertise in Salesforce configuration, Apex, Lightning, APIs, and integrated solutions.

• Experience in leading technical teams, with a track record of managing and mentoring individual contributors.

• Comprehensive understanding of Salesforce best practices, design patterns, and limits.

• Skilled in Agile project management methodologies, facilitating an environment of continuous integration and delivery.

• Adept at navigating complex technical challenges and providing innovative and efficient solutions.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, capable of engaging effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences alike.

• Shape your career: Rapid growth opens many new opportunities for you. Tell us about your dream career and we’ll help you make it happen.

• Work from wherever you want …: Modern tools and video meetings make it possible: with IU, the boundaries between here and there blur. You want to work from abroad for a while? No problem thanks to our WorkFlex benefits.

• … and flexible time: It’s your job: We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.

• You have the choice: You are free to choose your equipment, because everyone has its own preferences when it comes to hardware.

• Take your knowledge to a new level: Benefit from a 100% discount on tuition fees for an IU combined degree in the tech sector and many other free training courses. There is always something new to learn.

• Get a good rest: we push ourselves every day to go above and beyond. But we also take the time to recharge our batteries: with 30 days of annual vacation for all employees. Need some time off? How about a sabbatical?

If you are a driven leader with a passion for Salesforce technology and an impressive track record in both development and team management, join us at IU to propel our Salesforce initiatives to new heights.

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Bernhard at bernhard.schneider@iu.org.

Words are followed by actions: We take our “Culture Of Everyone” very seriously and would like to take this opportunity to expressly point out that you are welcome to join us, regardless of your origin, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation. Even if you have a disability, our doors are wide open to you. We look forward to a diverse community here at IU!