Overview
Toast is seeking a Lead Salesforce Developer to serve as a technical cornerstone within the Business Technology and Transformation team, driving high-performance Salesforce solutions for a rapidly scaling restaurant and local business technology platform. In this senior role, you'll lead architectural decisions, mentor junior developers, and oversee the complete deployment lifecycle while collaborating with architects and engineering managers to support Toast's ambitious global growth.
Job Description
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. As a Lead Salesforce Developer within the Business Technology and Transformation (BTT) team, you will be a technical cornerstone in delivering innovative solutions on the Salesforce platform. You won't just write code; you will collaborate with architects, admins, and engineering managers to scale an ecosystem that supports Toast's ambitious global growth. We are looking for a "bar-raiser" who thrives on technical excellence and mentorship. Technical Leadership: Drive the development of high-performance Salesforce solutions, Salesforce CPQ, spanning Apex (Triggers, Async, Patterns), LWC, and complex integrations (REST/SOAP). Architectural Stewardship: Ensure all solutions adhere to best practices regarding the Salesforce Data Model, Security, Sharing, and Visibility. Mentorship & Quality: Act as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level developers. You will own the code review process, fostering a culture of high-quality, maintainable code and "review etiquette." Release Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end deployment lifecycle, including GitHub PR processes, merge conflict resolution, and CI/CD best practices. Strategic Planning: Partner with leadership to provide accurate story sizing and project estimates within a SCRUM framework. Expert Troubleshooting: Act as the final line of defense for complex production issues, leveraging the Developer Console, Workbench, and Debug Logs to optimize performance and resolve errors. Requirements: 10+ years of Salesforce development experience within a large-scale Enterprise environment. Deep hands-on experience with Salesforce CPQ (Products, Pricing Rules, and Lookup Queries), alongside experience with DocuSign and Conga. Proven mastery of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and platform event-driven architectures, Web-services & integration. Previous experience leading a team of developers through successful project delivery. Advanced understanding of the SDLC and Agile methodologies. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Salesforce Platform Developer I & II certifications. Salesforce CPQ Specialist certification is a significant plus. Salary Range: Zone A $155,000 - $248,000 USD / Zone B $135,000 - $216,000 USD / Zone C $122,000 - $195,000 USD.