Engineering Supervisor – Salesforce Development at Rootstock Software

About Us:


Rootstock Software is a leader in cloud manufacturing and supply chain solutions built on Salesforce, empowering businesses to optimize operations and drive growth. Our engineering team in India is expanding, and we’re seeking a Development Supervisor to lead a small, agile team working on the Salesforce platform focusing on Apex and Lightning.

Role Overview:


This role is ideal for a Salesforce engineer or administrator with a strong background in the platform who wants to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on. As Engineering Supervisor, you will spend most of your time (~75%) developing and delivering features, troubleshooting issues, and guiding your team in technical best practices. This position offers a balanced path for engineers eager to develop leadership skills without stepping away from technical work. This role works and collaborates heavily with our US Engineering team and typically works 11am-8pm IST.

Key Responsibilities:

• Salesforce Platform Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge of Salesforce limitations, roadmap, and functionality to guide development and ensure effective use of the platform.

• Individual Contributor Work (75%): Actively contribute to coding and feature delivery on Salesforce, focusing on Apex, Lightning and adhering to Salesforce best practices.

• Technical Problem-Solving: Guide team members on technical issues, helping them find practical solutions and make decisions with the support of senior engineering leadership.

• Mentorship & Development: Conduct regular 1-on-1s, offer feedback, and support team members’ professional growth, particularly in Salesforce-specific skills.

• Agile Practices: Lead sprint planning and stand-ups, ensure tasks are aligned with priorities and scoped effectively, and escalate significant risks or blockers as needed.

• Metrics Monitoring: Track agile metrics like velocity and cycle time to balance team workload, monitor task completion, and suggest improvements.

• Risk Management: Identify technical risks specific to Salesforce, engage in incident response for platform-related issues, and proactively address minor technical debt.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience, ideally as a Salesforce engineer or administrator.

• Strong skills in Salesforce development, including Apex, Lightning, and platform best practices.

• Salesforce certification (e.g., Platform Developer, Administrator) or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience in a technical leadership role (e.g., tech lead or senior developer).

• Excellent communication skills with a passion for mentorship and developing team skills in Salesforce.

Join Rootstock Software to develop leadership skills and significantly impact our Salesforce-based solutions. This role is perfect for engineers who want to stay technical while guiding and mentoring a team. Apply today to grow with us!