Job Description

:Web Wizard: Your coding is clearer than a crystal ball. You can squish bugs like a crazed entomologist. And your design solutions are more elegant than an Italian countess.If that sounds like you AND you love a fun, collaborative workday where you get to help gazillions of people transform their lives; let's talk!AlgaeCal is looking for an Intermediate Front End Developer to bring their wizardry to our fun-loving Dev team.Small print here \xe2\x87\x92 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 thenThis 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

• A resume that wows us. We expect you\'ll have proven front-end web development skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a software development role would be preferred. You\'ll be able to provide us with examples of your work in a wide variety of coding niches.
• An encyclopedic knowledge of Semantic HTML, Javascript (

ES 2016), CSS & Sass. * We\'d also love you to have worked with jQuery, Handlebars.js, Liquid, React, and Vue.

• A yoda-like ability to develop and deploy features for our WordPress blog and website templates.
• 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 resolving skills. In fact, you're so good at dealing with bugs you should probably be deployed on a mission to Klendathu.

If you're reading this and thinking, Wow, that sounds exactly like me! We would love to hear from you. If it doesn\'t, no worries! We're only seeking candidates who will immediately light up this role.What Will You Earn?Our Intermediate Front End Developer position starts at $70,000 and can go up to $85,000 depending on your experience. If your salary expectations differ from this range, let us know!Other Goodies

• A generous healthcare package
• Monthly team events and activities
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
• Weekly team lunches
• Hybrid work environment (we work from home 2 days a week)
• Casual dress code
• Incredible dog friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain
• Professional Development: You\'ll get the opportunity to attend professional development conferences or workshops that will enhance your skills, expand your network, and drive your career forward with our support! And of course, we\'ll cover your fees, accommodation, travel, meals, and any related materials or resources.

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 ApplySo, 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 Intermediate Front End 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 you're the best Intermediate Front End Developer for this role. Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.

• Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here:
• 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.

This cover letter is your opportunity to showcase your skills. Don\'t waste it!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 the Apply Now button on this page 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.

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