Lead Salesforce Developer

For this position, it's important that you are currently living in the Netherlands, as we do not offer visa sponsorship.

We’re looking for a Lead Salesforce Developer with a strong technical foundation and a clear ambition or experience in architectural leadership.

This role combines hands-on development with strategic input. You’ll work on complex platform challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and help define how Salesforce supports our business as we scale. Whether you’re already operating at architect level or ready to grow into it, this position offers the space and responsibility to do so.

In this role, you’ll work across both development and architectural responsibilities. You’ll be involved in designing scalable solutions, improving technical standards, and guiding how Salesforce supports our business as we grow.

What you’ll do

• Develop and optimize high-performance Salesforce applications using Apex and Lightning
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help define integration patterns across systems
• Evaluate and improve existing frameworks and code structures
• Lead platform improvements and support org-wide transformations
• Collaborate closely with the architect and product teams to align technical direction with business needs
• Mentor developers and help raise the technical level of the team

This role offers a mix of hands-on coding and strategic input, ideal for someone who enjoys building while also thinking ahead.

What we’re looking for

• 6+ years of experience in Salesforce development
• Deep understanding of Apex, Salesforce’s data model, and platform architecture
• Proven experience designing scalable solutions and leading technical improvements
• Comfortable mentoring developers and helping raise the technical level of the team
• Proactive, structured, and confident in technical decision-making
• Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus

Nice to have:

• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification or higher
• Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and Salesforce DX

What we offer

• Gross monthly salary between €5,500 and €7,000 (based on 40 hours)
• €500 net home office allowance
• 8% holiday allowance and 25 vacation days
• Travel allowance of €0.23/km
• Company laptop
• A collaborative, open work environment with room for technical ownership
• Regular team activities and Friday drinks

About FinancialLease.nl

We’re FinancialLease.nl, the market leader in financial leasing since 2011. With over 160 colleagues, we combine a practical mindset with a strong focus on technology and innovation. Our Salesforce platform is central to our operations, and we’re investing in its future with you.

Ready to take the lead in a growing Salesforce environment? Reach out to Anouk Hermeling at anouk.hermeling@financiallease.nl. We’d be happy to tell you more about the team and the role.