DRIVING POSSIBILITIES.

Position: Product Developer

Employment Status: Full-time

Department: Information Technology

Location: Head Office

Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000/year

We are proud of our forward-thinking culture developed over 40 years of continuous improvement initiatives. OpenRoad is one of the largest and fastest growing automotive retail groups in the country (representing 23 brands across 44 locations) with a shared vision to become the national automotive leader in customer experience. As one of “Canada’s Best Employers” and “Best Managed Companies”, we are looking for team players who are excited to continually learn, work hard, and take ownership of their role.

Our size doesn't define us, our people do. No one is just a number here, everyone matters, and our culture is the foundation of our success.

If you love the idea of joining an organization with unlimited possibilities to accelerate your career, then apply to OpenRoad and grow with us today!

A Career at OpenRoad Means You’ll Enjoy:

Opportunity to work with a variety of OEM Brands including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen
Exclusive perks and benefits, including a Discounted Vehicle Purchasing Program, RRSP matching, and referral bonuses
Comprehensive extended health and dental plan (applicable for full-time positions only)
Strong focus on training, development, and internal promotion opportunities
Be part of collaborative, friendly, and progressive work culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship, and empowerment
Be part of a culture that celebrates you through employee recognition programs and engagement events

Join OpenRoad Auto Group's IT Business Technology team and work on high-impact initiatives spanning Marketing, HR, BDC, Finance & Insurance, Sales, Service, Parts, and Corporate Operations. This fast-paced role offers the opportunity to build modern applications, AI-powered solutions, and automation that transform business processes across the organization. You'll collaborate directly with executives and business leaders, gain exposure to diverse technologies, continuously expand your skills, and play a key role in driving innovation at one of Canada's largest automotive retail groups.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications from frontend to backend.
Build applications and integrations within Microsoft/Azure tenant environments.
Develop solutions using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Microsoft Graph API, SharePoint, and Teams.
Build automated business workflows using Power Automate, including approvals, notifications, data synchronization, and cross-system processes.
Develop custom Power Apps for dealership employees, managers, sales teams, parts & service teams, and corporate users.
Develop secure APIs and integration with DMS, CRM, inventory, parts & service, accounting, OEM, and other automotive systems.
Build AI-powered features using LLMs, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot technologies, RAG, AI agents, and intelligent automation.
Integrate AI into dealership workflows to improve sales, inventory management, parts & service, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
Work with databases and data platforms to consume, transform, and expose business data.
Implement role-based access, authentication, authorization, and tenant-aware applications.
Collaborate with Product, Data, Infrastructure, Security, and business teams to deliver products from concept → MVP →
Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance, reliability, and security.
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
Manage Jira tickets, user stories, and development tasks while maintaining clear technical and solution documentation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Software development/engineering or equivalent required.

3–5 years of professional full-stack development and/or software engineering experience.
Strong experience building enterprise applications using React and Next.js.
Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Strong backend development experience with Node.js, .NET/C#, Python, or similar technologies.
Demonstrated knowledge of emerging AI technologies, AI-powered software development practices, and relevant AI certifications is considered an asset.
Experience building or integrating AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms.
Understanding of AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and working with third-party integrations.
- A good understanding of UX/UI design methods
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Experience working within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 tenant environments.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Microsoft Graph API, OAuth 2.0, and role-based access control.
Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate.
Understanding of Power Platform environments, connectors, permissions, and solution deployment.
Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
Experience deploying applications using Azure, GCP, AWS, or similar cloud platforms.
Understanding of application security, data protection, authentication, and authorization.
- Attention to detail and design requirements
- Willingness to learn and constantly develop your skills.
- You will likely attend client meetings and present your work and process, as well as do trainings, so good communication skills are a must.

Internal Candidates:
To be considered, please complete and submit the Internal Endorsement Form available on SharePoint. Please ensure all required information is provided, as incomplete submissions may delay the application process. [Link]

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace. We are committed to creating opportunities for our associates to learn, advance their careers, and reach their full potential.

Grow Your Career at OpenRoad!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.