Senior Salesforce Engineer - Team Lead

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Team:

Sailfin team is building a product on Accounts Receivable domain which comes under the Finance and Accounting domain. Team is responsible for design, develop, deploy and maintenance of the product. Most of the team members are based out in India and using latest tech stack to build the product including Autonomous Agentic capability powered by LLM.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Salesforce Engineer with a strong background in customer application development using the Lightning Framework. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Individual Contributor (IC) while also taking on Team Lead responsibilities, guiding a team of Salesforce developers and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, QA, and Architecture teams. The candidate must have end-to-end project experience — from solution design and architecture to deployment and post-production support.

A working knowledge of Python and a basic understanding of AI concepts including LLMs (Large Language Models) will be a plus, as we continue integrating AI-driven capabilities in our Salesforce ecosystem.

The work you’ll do:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of custom applications on the Salesforce platform using Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Apex.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Salesforce developers.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Own and manage the end-to-end application lifecycle — from architecture and development to deployment and maintenance.
• Implement best practices around Salesforce configuration, customization, and integration.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and automation.
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce deployments.
• Stay up to date on emerging Salesforce features and technologies, especially around AI and automation.
• Contribute to AI-driven enhancements by integrating Python-based services and LLMs where applicable.

The qualifications you need:

• 10+ years of experience in Salesforce development with extensive hands-on expertise in Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Apex.
• Proven track record of leading development teams while also delivering as an IC.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, governor limits, and performance tuning.
• Experience across the full application lifecycle: design, development, deployment, and post-deployment support.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce APIs and integration patterns (REST, SOAP, middleware, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or integrating with external systems.
• Basic understanding of LLMs (Large Language Models) and AI/ML concepts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with tools like Git, Jenkins, Copado, or Gearset for DevOps.
• Exposure to Einstein AI or other AI features within Salesforce.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models into business workflows.

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more.
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.

Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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