Salesforce Datcloud Tech Lead

About the role

As a Salesforce Data cloud Tech Lead , you will make an impact by owning the technical design and architecture of Salesforce Data 360 implementations while providing technical leadership across development and delivery. You will work collaboratively with developers, product owners, project managers, clients, and stakeholder teams to deliver scalable data solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Own the technical design and architecture of Salesforce Data 360 implementations, including data model strategy, standard versus custom DMO decisions, and identity resolution approaches.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers by establishing coding standards, conducting design and code reviews, and removing technical delivery blockers.
• Define scalable ingestion, transformation, and activation patterns across multiple data sources and business units.
• Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, estimates, and sprint plans in partnership with product owners and project managers.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for client and stakeholder teams, presenting solution options and trade-offs while identifying technical risks and owning mitigation plans.

Work model: Remote

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations. Adapted from the boilerplate's remote work model for the specified Canada location.

What you need to have to be considered

• 6+ years of experience in Salesforce or data engineering roles, including 2+ years leading technical teams or workstreams, and 2+ years of hands-on technical experience with Data 360.
• Deep expertise in data modeling, identity resolution, calculated insights, segmentation, and activation.
• Advanced SQL skills with a strong understanding of ETL/ELT patterns, APIs, and streaming and batch integration approaches.
• Solid understanding of Salesforce platform architecture, including Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Apex/Flow, along with experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks.
• Salesforce Data 360 Consultant certification, proven experience estimating, planning, and delivering in Agile environments, and excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with zero-copy or federated data patterns.
• Working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and enterprise security practices.
• Experience establishing data governance, consent management, security, and environment/release management practices, including sandboxes, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Experience optimizing performance, data quality, credit consumption, and cost.
• Additional Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer II or Application/System Architect, along with experience integrating Salesforce clouds, external platforms, and Agentforce/AI use cases.

Applications will be accepted until 11/30/2026

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary and Other Compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $100,000pa - $140,000pa . Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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.