SharePoint / Power Apps Web Application Developer

AGS Automotive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized automotive supplier in Toronto is seeking a Web Application Developer to enhance their SharePoint and O365 capabilities. The candidate will lead web-based system design, develop software components, and demonstrate strong programming skills in a dynamic environment. Ideal for someone passionate about technology and user-centric solutions.

Benefits

Accessibility support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on SharePoint development experience creating SharePoint features and solutions.
• Experience in JavaScript libraries like React, NodeJS, Angular.
• Proficient in SQL for database management and querying.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of web-based systems.
• Develop and test software components using industry tools.
• Design and develop Power BI reports and dashboards.

Skills

SharePoint

Power Platform

JavaScript

SQL

Python

HTML

CSS

Git

Business process automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline

Tools

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Power Platform

Power BI

jQuery

ASP.NET

C#

Job description

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value‑add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick‑ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in‑house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light‑weighting solutions, innovative multi‑material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America’s largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for a Web Application Developer to join our dynamic organization.

JOB SUMMARY

The Web Application Developer is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of duties and responsibilities as outlined below in accordance with AGS’ cultural priorities. The duties and responsibilities listed below are not meant to be all‑encompassing. As business needs change, this list may be adapted. It is expected that the incumbent will participate in meetings, on teams and projects to collectively achieve our priorities.

AGS Automotive Solutions is looking for a Web Application Developer with a focus on SharePoint / O365 Development. This position requires a proactive, project‑driven individual who excels in facilitating change and demonstrates exceptional leadership skills. We need someone with outstanding SharePoint / Power Platform programming experience, strong programming abilities, strong technical design ability, excellent communication skills, be results driven, have a great work ethic, attention to detail, ability to liaison with contracting partners, and be a strong team player. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, capable of understanding business processes quickly and executing tasks with minimal direction. Our Programming team plays a pivotal role in driving our organization’s technology initiatives to drive measurable business value.

An ideal candidate demonstrates enthusiasm for exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and modern programming languages, while possessing substantial experience in developing solutions with the Microsoft SharePoint platform as well as creating add‑ins and Power Apps within Office 365. The role requires serving as a technical expert in the analysis, design, coding, testing, and debugging of new solutions or major enhancements to existing Microsoft‑based systems.

Our ideal candidate knows what’s important—the user and getting them to adopt the system.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of a dynamic, interactive web‑based systems that needs to be scalable in both performance and maintainability
• Develop and test software components using current industry tools and processes
• Analyse, design, develop, test and implement enterprise‑scale applications and solutions utilising various programming languages, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint in accordance with processes, standards and best practices
• Responsible for the design, development, deployment and support of business applications using SQL, Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint
• Effectively research and understand emerging practices
• Design and build custom Programming solutions leveraging AI where possible
• Design and build custom SharePoint Online sites and solutions
• Design and build no‑code / low‑code solutions on the Power Platform to support automation, integrations, and data flows
• Design and implement the look, layout, and features of a website or application to enhance user experience. This may include conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and testing designs to ensure usability
• Drive Power Platform implementations through all project phases including discover, definition, build, test, and deploy
• Develop and maintain project documentation such as business requirement documents, process flows, presentations, etc.
• Design and develop Power BI Business Intelligence reports and dashboards
• Liaise with other IT support teams, business areas and third parties in the investigation, resolution and escalation of problems and incidents, ensuring that SLA targets for application availability are maintained
• Continually evaluate existing systems, solutions and processes and provide ideas for improvement
• Troubleshoot technical issues, perform root cause analysis and take appropriate action to remediate issues
• Accountable for the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of solution development and architecture decisions and how easily those can be implemented

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline
• Emphasis on quality code and effective commenting
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to learn new technologies quickly and efficiently
• 5+ years of hands‑on SharePoint development experience creating SharePoint features and solutions including apps, master pages, custom page layouts, content types, workflows, and display templates for search
• Experience in JavaScript (Libraries such as React, NodeJS, Angular) along with HTML, CSS, and other related technologies to develop functional and appealing user interfaces
• Proficiency in Python and its libraries for data analysis and manipulation, and SQL for database management and querying
• Enterprise‑scale technical experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, architecture designs, and technology management
• Experience designing database schema, tables and stored procedures
• Experience in integrating UI with server‑side logic, understanding concepts like RESTful APIs, JSON
• Relational databases – SQL
• Writing advanced SQL queries and stored procedures
• Linux and Microsoft server administration
• Experience in Apache or other web server experience
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git
• Strong experience with business process automation and intelligence with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI, PowerApps) and Microsoft Flow
• Experience with design, development and deployment of enterprise‑level portals and collaboration solutions in SharePoint Online / O365 using SPFx, CSOM, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.NET, C#, Web Services, Web Forms, PowerShell scripting, CAML, LINQ, XML / XSLT, HTML and CSS
• SharePoint and O365 development API’s, including: JSOM, SharePoint REST API, Microsoft Graph API, SSOM and Visual Studio
• Experience with related technologies such as SQL Server, Internet Information Server, and Active Directory
• Integration of SharePoint with third party applications and enterprise information systems
• Proficiency in defining and maintaining Taxonomy Term Store(s), and custom content types with the ability to create custom result sources, refiners, and display templates for Enterprise SharePoint Search
• Experience with complete Software Development Life Cycle and iterative development methodologies, with the ability to transform documented use cases into prototypes and finished solutions
• Effective consulting, time management and analytical skills
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently with minimal supervision to achieve project milestones and deadlines

EFFORT

• Help shape the future of AI technologies
• Be a great communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Work to clearly defined and tracked budgets and schedules
• Organize priorities to handle multiple and sometimes competing commitments
• Act as a technical team lead on SharePoint development projects
• Passionate, UX‑driven focus for responsive, user‑friendly SharePoint and PowerApps applications
• Take a holistic approach to how a software development project is a success for the end users and the developers
• Comfortable presenting to technical and non‑technical audiences at all levels within an organization
• Experience delivering thorough technical support and training for end‑users

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required between AGS locations in Michigan and Ontario

Accessibility : AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at .

Equal Opportunity : As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.