Applications Specialist

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a highly skilled Applications Specialist to support the design, development, and ongoing optimization of enterprise applications and integrations. This role will partner closely with business and IT teams to translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, and user experience across the organization. The Applications Specialist will play a key role in managing application lifecycles, supporting system integrations, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. This position requires strong technical expertise, effective communication skills, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in application development, systems integration, or solution support
Experience designing and supporting API integrations and enterprise data flows
Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and testing methodologies
Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a multi-location or enterprise environment
Experience leading or mentoring developers
Strong hands-on experience with: SQL and data modeling
Strong hands-on experience with: Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms
Strong hands-on experience with: .NET/C#
Strong hands-on experience with: Modern frontend frameworks (Vue.js or simlar)
Strong hands-on experience with: Azure services, including: Logic Apps
Strong hands-on experience with: Azure services, including: API Management
Strong hands-on experience with: Azure services, including: Azure SQL

Nice To Haves

AI tools/platforms (preferred)

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end the full lifecycle of applications and integrations, including design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement
Partner with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into clear technical solutions and deliverables
Assist in the development and maintenance of internal applications, ensuring high-quality scalability, performance, and reliability
Ensure adherence to enterprise standards, including coding practices, architecture, testing, and documentation
Support and enhance system integrations and data workflows, including enterprise data platforms
Collaborate with IT, data, and business teams to ensure solutions meet operational and compliance requirements
Contribute to the adoption of modern development practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-based solutions
Provide guidance and support to development teams to ensure consistency and best practices
Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity
Maintain clear and organized technical documentation
Stay current on emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud services, data platforms) and identify opportunities to enhance business capabilities