Digital Innovation Developer
Dawson Group is looking for a
permanent,
full-time Digital
Innovation Developer who will analyze, design, develop and maintain
information systems, ensuring they meet our business requirements and improve
operational efficiency. In this role, you will be a valued member of Dawson Group and will support our partnership with RightMetric, acting as the embedded developer for the RightMetric business. As time progresses, the role will serve other
innovation needs across Dawson Group. RightMetric helps marketers eliminate blind spots with Marketing Outsight. They use signals from audiences, competitors, platforms, content, and culture to show what is changing while it is still unfolding. This gives clients like Red Bull, Wilson, Vancity, ATB, lululemon, and Canadian Tire, a clearer view of what is happening so they can make sharper decisions with confidence. Dawson Group also has other focus areas in highway construction and maintenance.You will work closely with RightMetric’s
leadership, product, and data teams as well as Dawson Group’s sister companies to
help shape, establish, and deliver on their digital transformation journey. You
will play a key part in identifying and implementing opportunities to embed AI
across our businesses – integrating systems, automating processes, and
leveraging intelligent solutions to drive productivity, efficiency, and
innovation. You will help design and
develop the logic layer of our digital ecosystem – turning current manual
processes into minutes of automated output.
This position is fully remote, enabling you to collaborate seamlessly
across teams while contributing to the evolution of our digital ecosystem.This role will focus on 3 key areas:Internal
workflow automation and efficiency – utilize technical solutions, APIs,
and business logic to eliminate friction points or inefficiencies in internal
operations, leading to measurable improvements in team output and speed.Solution
architecture and organizational adoption – act
as a technical leader who can shape help shape digital solutions and instill a
high-velocity development culture across the organizationMaintenance
and enhancements of existing automation solutions –
learn existing in-house digital solutions and products, formerly developed by
technical teams and contractors. Take
technical ownership for the systems and provide maintenance and support.WHAT
SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEDesign, develop and deploy integrated automation solutions that connect and streamline processes across core business toolsTake technical ownership of existing systems and solutions – evaluating architecture, addressing gaps, and evolving them into scalable, maintainable, and well-governed platforms Orchestrate AI driven workflows that gather data, analyze trends, and produce business outputs with traceabilityDeliver rapid, functional Proofs of Concept (POCs) within short 2‑ or 3‑week cycles – then mature the highest‑value prototypes into stable, maintainable outputsAct as a trusted technical partner, translating business needs and operational pain points into actionable solutionsServe as the technical liaison for internal teams and third‑party developers – providing architectural guidance that supports scalable, sustainable systems
WHAT YOU BRINGA
degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
– or equivalent hands‑on experience demonstrating strong capability in systems,
automation, or integration3 to 6 years of experience in software development or
product management. Within this, 1-3
years of designing, building, and maintaining automation or digital workflow
solutions including integrations, CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts or
otherwise.Proficiency with modern development
languages such as Python and JavaScript, including experience with frameworks
and runtime environments like React and Node.jsExperience using GitHub for source
control, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new languages,
frameworks, and toolsPractical experience working with APIs, system integrations,
and cloud‑based business platforms (for example, CRM and collaboration
systems)Experience with modern AI‑assisted
development tools (such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot) along with
hands‑on use of AI tools (LLMs, agent development, API to Agentic
Frameworks) to incorporate intelligent
capabilities into digital solutionsBusiness acumen – an understanding of business concepts that
will enable you to navigate conversations effectively and identify streamlining
opportunitiesAbility to translate ambiguous business problems into clear
technical requirements and practical solution designsStrong analytical and problem‑solving
skills – able to quickly understand existing processes and identify clear
improvement opportunitiesA continuous‑improvement mindset with a focus on using automation, data,
and AI to streamline operations and remove frictionHigh attention to detail and a commitment to producing
maintainable, scalable, and high‑quality technical solutionStrong communication skills – able to translate business
needs into practical technical solutions and collaborate effectively with both
technical and non‑technical stakeholdersIdentify and solve high‑impact “micro‑problems” within the first six months – driving measurable improvements in workflow efficiency and team outputA self‑directed, curious, and proactive working style – comfortable
operating independently in a fully remote environment while staying aligned
with team goalBENEFITSLooking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.
Apply now to
start the conversation!
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
permanent,
full-time Digital
Innovation Developer who will analyze, design, develop and maintain
information systems, ensuring they meet our business requirements and improve
operational efficiency. In this role, you will be a valued member of Dawson Group and will support our partnership with RightMetric, acting as the embedded developer for the RightMetric business. As time progresses, the role will serve other
innovation needs across Dawson Group. RightMetric helps marketers eliminate blind spots with Marketing Outsight. They use signals from audiences, competitors, platforms, content, and culture to show what is changing while it is still unfolding. This gives clients like Red Bull, Wilson, Vancity, ATB, lululemon, and Canadian Tire, a clearer view of what is happening so they can make sharper decisions with confidence. Dawson Group also has other focus areas in highway construction and maintenance.You will work closely with RightMetric’s
leadership, product, and data teams as well as Dawson Group’s sister companies to
help shape, establish, and deliver on their digital transformation journey. You
will play a key part in identifying and implementing opportunities to embed AI
across our businesses – integrating systems, automating processes, and
leveraging intelligent solutions to drive productivity, efficiency, and
innovation. You will help design and
develop the logic layer of our digital ecosystem – turning current manual
processes into minutes of automated output.
This position is fully remote, enabling you to collaborate seamlessly
across teams while contributing to the evolution of our digital ecosystem.This role will focus on 3 key areas:Internal
workflow automation and efficiency – utilize technical solutions, APIs,
and business logic to eliminate friction points or inefficiencies in internal
operations, leading to measurable improvements in team output and speed.Solution
architecture and organizational adoption – act
as a technical leader who can shape help shape digital solutions and instill a
high-velocity development culture across the organizationMaintenance
and enhancements of existing automation solutions –
learn existing in-house digital solutions and products, formerly developed by
technical teams and contractors. Take
technical ownership for the systems and provide maintenance and support.WHAT
SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEDesign, develop and deploy integrated automation solutions that connect and streamline processes across core business toolsTake technical ownership of existing systems and solutions – evaluating architecture, addressing gaps, and evolving them into scalable, maintainable, and well-governed platforms Orchestrate AI driven workflows that gather data, analyze trends, and produce business outputs with traceabilityDeliver rapid, functional Proofs of Concept (POCs) within short 2‑ or 3‑week cycles – then mature the highest‑value prototypes into stable, maintainable outputsAct as a trusted technical partner, translating business needs and operational pain points into actionable solutionsServe as the technical liaison for internal teams and third‑party developers – providing architectural guidance that supports scalable, sustainable systems
WHAT YOU BRINGA
degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
– or equivalent hands‑on experience demonstrating strong capability in systems,
automation, or integration3 to 6 years of experience in software development or
product management. Within this, 1-3
years of designing, building, and maintaining automation or digital workflow
solutions including integrations, CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts or
otherwise.Proficiency with modern development
languages such as Python and JavaScript, including experience with frameworks
and runtime environments like React and Node.jsExperience using GitHub for source
control, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new languages,
frameworks, and toolsPractical experience working with APIs, system integrations,
and cloud‑based business platforms (for example, CRM and collaboration
systems)Experience with modern AI‑assisted
development tools (such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot) along with
hands‑on use of AI tools (LLMs, agent development, API to Agentic
Frameworks) to incorporate intelligent
capabilities into digital solutionsBusiness acumen – an understanding of business concepts that
will enable you to navigate conversations effectively and identify streamlining
opportunitiesAbility to translate ambiguous business problems into clear
technical requirements and practical solution designsStrong analytical and problem‑solving
skills – able to quickly understand existing processes and identify clear
improvement opportunitiesA continuous‑improvement mindset with a focus on using automation, data,
and AI to streamline operations and remove frictionHigh attention to detail and a commitment to producing
maintainable, scalable, and high‑quality technical solutionStrong communication skills – able to translate business
needs into practical technical solutions and collaborate effectively with both
technical and non‑technical stakeholdersIdentify and solve high‑impact “micro‑problems” within the first six months – driving measurable improvements in workflow efficiency and team outputA self‑directed, curious, and proactive working style – comfortable
operating independently in a fully remote environment while staying aligned
with team goalBENEFITSLooking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.
Apply now to
start the conversation!
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.