Senior Front-End Developer - OpenRoad Auto Group

SENIOR FRONT-END DEVELOPER – React (Contract)

OPENROAD GROUP

Remote Option (must be located in the Greater Vancouver Area)

Cars. Online retail. Disruption.

Imagine working for one of the fastest-growing and largest auto retailers in Canada.

We are a results-driven company focused on innovating how the automotive industry conducts business online. You will play an integral role in developing our new web presence. We are seeking a front-end developer with strong React expertise. In this role, you will contribute to building a new website platform, dealer portal, and e-commerce systems. As the successful candidate, you will be the primary front-end developer, working in an agile environment alongside a team of skilled contract developers and dedicated in-house staff.

Who You Are:

You’re a senior developer and go-to tech professional who likes to make a difference. You love a challenge. You’re driven to find effective solutions that deliver new online functionalities to customers. People describe you as smart, no ego, fun, goal oriented, and driven by integrity. You have retail experience and enjoy unlocking how consumers think.

You value being rewarded and recognized for your efforts at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. You like the option to work flexibly and remotely.

This Position at OpenRoad Means You’ll Enjoy:

• Opportunities for innovation and growth

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with business stakeholders and the product owner, review business specifications for features, and determine technical solutions to meet feature requirements
• Provide accurate estimates on development effort for new or updated features, as well as system bugs
• Complete unit testing on all implemented features and bug fixes, prior to passing to QA
• Troubleshoot application issues on multiple platforms, including integration, REST services, and web applications
• Provide the business with technical guidance on digital solutions
• Participate and contribute to sprint planning and daily stand ups
• Support marketing and business initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with React.js, including:
  • React Hooks – useState, useEffect, useContext
  • React Router for client-side routing
  • State management tools – Redux, Zustand or Recoil
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Experience with SQL Server – data design, stored procedures, indexing
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
• Experience with CI/CD tools e.g. GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of JIRA or similar issue tracking tools
• Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development
• Familiarity with CSS-in-JS libraries e.g. Styled Components, Emotion
• Understanding of microservices architecture and rich-client application development
• Automotive industry experience or interest is a plus

About OpenRoad

Founded in 2000, OpenRoad Auto Group is B.C.’s largest automotive dealership group with over 2,100 associates representing 17 quality automotive brands at 35 full-service retail locations in B.C. and Ontario. OpenRoad offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad encourages a car buying experience based on Unlimited Possibilities Ahead. With a focus on innovation and lifelong relationships, OpenRoad offers free memberships in the Club OpenRoad loyalty points program. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards.