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Salesforce Lead

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Salesforce Lead

Development / Enhancement Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy Apex classes, triggers, batch jobs, and schedulers.
  • Build and customize Visualforce pages as required
  • Develop and maintain integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and integration tools.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable, high‑performance technical solutions.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and provide sound technical recommendations.
  • Ensure adherence to Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across production and sandbox environments.
  • Collaborate closely with admin, functional, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
  • Stay current with the latest Salesforce releases, features, and platform enhancements.

Production Support Responsibilities

  • Monitor, triage, and resolve production incidents related to Salesforce functionality, integrations, and data within defined SLA’s
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA), document findings for recurring or critical issues and propose automation or process improvements for resolution
  • Prioritize issues based on impact, urgency, and SLAs; ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
  • Manage scheduled jobs, Apex batch processes, and platform events to ensure stable production operations.
  • Monitor and address job failures, data inconsistencies, and integration errors.
  • Manage service requests such as user access updates, permission changes, report creation, and small enhancements.
  • Assist in deploying configuration changes, flows, reports, dashboards, and components from lower environments to production.
  • Support post deployment validations and quickly address any deployment-related issues.
  • Perform routine Salesforce admin activities—user provisioning, permission set assignments, profile management, and data updates.
  • Monitor system jobs, API usage, storage utilization, and transactional performance.
  • Participate in daily standups, review meetings, production support discussions and provide on-call support for critical issues
  • Provide after-hours support during major releases or high business impact activities.

Required Skills

  • 9+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
  • Strong expertise in Apex (classes, triggers, test classes).
  • Solid experience with Visualforce pages and controllers.
  • Proven background in Salesforce integrations (REST, SOAP, OAuth, Web Services).
  • Strong understanding of the Salesforce data model, security model, and governor limits.
  • Proficiency in SOQL, SOSL, and asynchronous Apex.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as Git.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 06/26/2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 80,000– $ 130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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