7+ years of Salesforce technical experience, including integrations with external systems and cloud platforms (Azure preferred) 5+ years leading technical teams in cloud-native environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) Strong hands-on knowledge of Apex, Lightning (Aura + LWC), Flows, and Visualforce Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, API management/gateway concepts, event-driven architecture, and microservices Ability to make architectural trade-offs and defend decisions Experience in agile/product operating models and cross-functional collaboration