Salesforce Group Lead

We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Group Lead to head a distributed Salesforce engineering team based across Eastern Europe. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, hands-on technical understanding of Salesforce applications, and the ability to work closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders. Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Manage and mentor a team of 8 engineers across Eastern Europe (backend + Salesforce frontend). Provide clear direction, ensure alignment on goals, and maintain execution consistency. Monitor workload, productivity, and performance, ensuring the team works according to plan. Oversee development of a Salesforce-based application. Lead backend development efforts related to carrier integrations in Python. Ensure technical quality, code standards, and scalable solutions. Delivery & Execution Track and monitor development processes and delivery timelines. Work closely and consistently with the Product Manager to shape the roadmap. Translate roadmap items into detailed execution plans. Manage customer commitments, ensuring expectations and timelines are met. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the Salesforce-facing point of contact. Work tightly with product, architecture, and other cross-functional partners. Requirements 5+ years of engineering management experience, including 2+ years managing group-level or multi-team structures. Proven experience working as a Salesforce developer or Salesforce team manager Fluent English speaker Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, processes, and deployment models. Hands-on understanding of backend technologies, especially Python-based integrations. Experience leading distributed and multicultural engineering teams. Strong execution mindset, with the ability to plan, track, and ensure delivery. Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.