Associate QA Developer

Bug Squisher Wanted:

You’re an expert at making sure websites work smoothly across all devices and browsers before they go live. You catch bugs others miss, and your test cases are precise and easy to follow. When it comes to troubleshooting, you’re relentless—and you’re a great team player too.

If this sounds like you and you’re excited about a workday that’s fun, collaborative, and full of purpose, let’s chat!
AlgaeCal is on the lookout for an Associate QA Developer to bring their skills to our lively Dev team and help transform lives, one bug-free experience at a time.

Small print here ⇒ We’re an eCommerce company. So, we want you to have eCommerce experience. Lots of it. So if you don’t love digital marketing the way Elon loves Elon, you probably shouldn’t read any further.

Still here? Okay then…

This job will give you ALL the feels:

At AlgaeCal, we’re driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have low bone density.

The good news? AlgaeCal has the world’s only clinically-backed natural solution to this problem. We give hope to everyone worried about bone loss. If that excites you, you’ll find no better place to continue your career than at AlgaeCal.

You’ll love it here:

You’ll be working with a great team. The developers at AlgaeCal have been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. They’ve written more code than Alan Turing. They’ve learned more programming languages than C3PO. They’ve immersed themselves in so many development tasks that they’ve had to be pulled out of the Matrix by their ankles on a Friday evening. And the best part? They're friendly, funny, and easy to work with.

You’ll use your powers for good. This isn’t one of those jobs that crush your soul with mindless tasks. On the contrary! You’ll be working on a wide range of applications that helps spread a powerful message – bone loss is beatable.

You won’t be micromanaged. We’ll give you a simple set of KPIs with crystal clear expectations.

We don’t have mattresses at the office (Seriously Elon, what’s up with that?!?). You’ll be relieved to know this isn’t one of those Silicon Valley gigs that expects you to work ridiculously long hours and frowns upon family time. We’re not like that! We enjoy our life, and we want you to enjoy yours too.

This job might be for you if you’ve got…

1+ years of experience in a QA or software testing role and be ready to share examples of your work across diverse testing techniques. and be ready to share examples of your work across diverse testing techniques.

A solid understanding of test documentation, planning, and execution across multiple platforms.

If you’ve ever been called ‘next level at automation, we’d love to meet you!

A yoda-like knowledge of javascript and a basic knowledge of node.js.

We’d also be impressed if you’ve worked with jest & python.

A portfolio that demonstrates your mastery of all-things dev. Sorry, but if you have to Google ‘Bitbucket’; or you’ve never heard of ‘AWS’, this isn’t the position for you.

Next level bug spotting skills. In fact, you’re so good at dealing with bugs you should probably be deployed on a mission to Klendathu.

Now, time to be honest: is this really you? If you’re nodding your head and feeling that flutter of excitement, then we can’t wait to meet you.

Other Qualities You’ll Need
At AlgaeCal we’re going to insist that you have these 3 qualities:
You’re humble--you put the team and others’ needs ahead of your own
You’re hungry to learn more
You’re people smart--in the sense that you’re a great teammate
The truth is, if you don’t have these qualities you won’t last long at AlgaeCal. So if you’re missing one of them, be honest. Save yourself a lot of headaches and skip to a job posting that is a better fit for you.

What Will You Earn?
We believe in rewarding top talent. Let’s talk about salary once we’ve had the chance to get to know you better. Rest assured, we’re generous and offer above-market pay for the right person. If you bring the skills and experience, we’ll make sure the compensation reflects that.

You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:
A generous healthcare package
Monthly team events and activities
Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
Weekly team lunches
Casual dress code
Incredible dog friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain
If you prefer to work remotely, that’s fine with us too!
And above all, you’ll join a team that you’ll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people’s lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.

How To Apply
So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?
Job opportunities like this don’t come along often, and we’ve got a lot to offer our successful applicant. So, to make sure our future Associate QA Developer is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:
If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:
Why are you the best Associate QA Developer for this role? Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deCCJZ6tiDiOSlr_W0UdCuM_V_ahzPBs/view
What's the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
What are the last three books you’ve read?
What do you do for fun?
2. Explain what you’re doing now for a job:
If you don’t have one, explain why.
If you have one, explain why you’re looking elsewhere.
3. Upload your cover letter and resume
Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.
Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it’s our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click APPLY NOW and upload your cover letter and resume.
***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!***
We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.