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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Overview Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

The Director of Salesforce Development reports to the Executive Director, Head of Software Engineering and owns the operations of the Salesforce platform and manages the lifecycle of custom-developed Salesforce applications. You will lead a team to ensure projects meet organizational goals and architectural standards. You will collaborate across departments to maintain alignment with our goals through strategic administration, design, and programming efforts.

What You’ll Do

Lead Salesforce Development, managing the entire Salesforce ecosystem and ensuring seamless integration and performance across all teams, technologies, and platforms.

Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Oversee platform administration, secure development, and high-quality documentation to drive reliable, performant releases.

Stay informed about the latest technologies and industry trends, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the Salesforce platform and improve administrative and development processes.

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the successful delivery and operation of products.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in application development and architecture with expertise developing on the Salesforce platform.

Expertise in Web and Salesforce technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Apex. Proficiency in low-code tools and strategies to effectively leverage the Salesforce platform.

Proven leadership and exceptional communication skills, with extensive experience managing and mentoring development teams and collaborating across departments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with mastery of software development methodologies, agile practices, and project management principles.

What We Offer

Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)

Mother’s lounge onsite

Flexible PTO plan

Hybrid work schedule (minimum of 3 days in office)

401k matching plan

HSA employer contributions

Student loan assistance

Pet insurance

Base salary of $175,000-$195,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Financial Services

Investment Management

Capital Markets

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law. You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.

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