Application Developer

Birchwood Automotive Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking an Application Developer to join their Innovations team in Manitoba. In this role, you will lead the development and maintenance of dynamic web applications, work collaboratively with a team, and ensure the highest quality of user experience. Candidates should have 4-6 years of full-stack development experience and proficiency in PHP, MySQL, AWS, and Docker. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

RSP Matching program

Employee referral bonus program

Career development opportunities

Wellness program

Corporate discounts

Volunteer program

Company events

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of full-stack development experience.
• Proven ability to transform wireframes and mockups into websites.
• Experience with version control, A/B testing, and cross-browser development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build of customer-centric tools and features.
• Work closely with marketing and third-party vendors.
• Monitor and maintain customer-facing websites.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
• Support mobile applications and new marketing initiatives.
• Recommend emerging technologies for future adoption.

Skills

Full-stack development experience

Proficiency with PHP

Proficiency with MySQL

Proficiency with HTML

Proficiency with AWS

Proficiency with Docker

Proficiency with Git

Strong communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science

Job description

Application Developer

Reporting Relationship: This role will report directly to the Manager, Software Development

Job Summary: Join Birchwood Innovations as an Application Developer, where you will play a key role in a collaborative team of 5-6 developers. You will lead the creation, optimization, and maintenance of immersive, dynamic web applications and premium online shopping tools. This is an intermediate-level position focused on delivering high‑end visitor experience across our dealership platforms.

What You Will Do

• Feature Development: Lead the build of customer‑centric tools and features for our dealership internal operations and public websites.
• Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with the marketing team, leadership, and third‑party vendors to ensure tools meet our premium brand and usability standards.
• Site Reliability: Develop, monitor, and maintain customer‑facing websites, including managing plugin releases, patches, and new deployments.
• Security & Accessibility: Ensure all front‑end work exceeds the latest accessibility standards and respond rapidly to secure affected platforms.
• Platform Expansion: Support secondary web platforms, including mobile applications and new marketing initiatives.
• Tech Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and digital platforms for future adoption.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4–6 years of full‑stack development experience.
• Technical Stack: Proficiency with PHP, MySQL, HTML, AWS, Docker, and Git.
• Education: Post‑secondary degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of professional experience.
• Design‑to‑Code: Proven ability to transform wireframes and Figma or Adobe XD mockups into dynamic, living websites.
• Best Practices: Experience with version control (Git), A/B testing, unit testing, and cross‑browser/cross‑platform development.
• Adaptability: Ability to balance long‑term strategic projects with rapid‑response short‑term fixes.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for effective collaboration with staff, clients, and external contractors.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation to work are required.

What Birchwood Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation – in addition to salary, many roles have bonus and commission incentives that reward you for success.
• Full benefits package including vacation time, company‑paid extended health, dental/vision coverage, and employee assistance – with flex plan options.
• RSP Matching program – Birchwood will match up to $5,000 of your regular earnings after 1 year of employment.
• Employee referral bonus program – refer your friends to Birchwood and receive a referral bonus.
• Career development opportunities & internal promotions.
• Learning & development opportunities.
• Wellness program.
• Corporate discounts & group savings plan.
• Volunteer program – Dollars for Doing.
• Company events – Birchwood Bucks, Circle of Excellence, holiday parties.

Birchwood is Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer. Our 24 franchises are in addition to four state‑of‑the‑art collision repair centres and four Birchwood Credit Solutions locations. We offer sales, services, and parts to meet our customers’ automotive needs. We’re a recognized leader in the retail automotive industry, not only for our diverse workforce reflecting our community, but also for our unparalleled commitment to team members, customers, partners, and neighbourhoods. At Birchwood, our days begin and end with gratitude, personal leadership, trust, respect, continuous improvement, and generosity.

Birchwood is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please email your request to: [e-mail].

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Innovations