Job Description

Opportunity

Our Development team is growing, and we're looking for a Junior QA Engineer who is excited to build a strong foundation in both QA and DevOps. This role blends software testing for infrastructure support, with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple teams and technologies. You'll report into QA and work day-to-day on the DevOps team, contributing to automated testing, monitoring tools, and deployment processes that support our engineering teams. You'll also jump in to help other development teams when extra QA support is needed.

About Method

Method understands that businesses are unique and so it is our vision to create a small business platform that is easily personalized for each of our customers. Our flagship product is Method CRM, a customer relationship management tool made specifically for small businesses who have outgrown their processes. Unlike other CRMs, the combination of Method's deep QuickBooks sync and no-code customization engine enable businesses to achieve their optimal workflows.

At Method, doing fantastic work is just as important as looking out for each other and our community. From flex hours, full benefits and monthly team events to our MethodGives program, we do our best to support both our employees and community.

The Role

As a Junior QA Engineer, you'll support testing for the DevOps team and step in to help other development teams as needed. You'll gain hands-on experience with how our platform is built, tested, and deployed, while working with a collaborative team that values quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Write and maintain test plans and test cases for infrastructure-related changes Test and validate automation scripts, deployment tools, and monitoring systems Support QA coverage for development teams as needed (e.g. during vacations or high-priority sprints) Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical discussions Contribute to troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis Help uphold testing best practices across both QA and DevOps workflows Collaborate closely with team members to ensure quality and reliability across projects

What You Bring

Before you read this next section, we want you to know that we know the "ideal candidate" doesn't exist -- everybody has a unique background and skill set. Even if you don't check every box below, we'd love for you to apply - we are building for the future and growth potential is a priority for us!

Technical Expertise:

Co-op level or entry-level experience in QA, software development, or a related technical field Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash Understanding of software testing fundamentals (unit, integration, end-to-end testing) Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automation, or cloud infrastructure Experience using Git and GitHub for version control Basic experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases Exposure to automated testing tools or frameworks Familiarity with Agile workflows like Scrum or Kanban Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent training

Soft Skills:

Strong attention to detail and curiosity for how things work Willingness to ask questions and learn from teammates Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to adapt to changing priorities and projects Self-motivated, organized, and eager to grow in a technical role

What We Offer

Fun team collaborative environment. Small company experience - working for a small company like Method gives you deep insight to the inner workings of how a software company operates, as you will be expected to be involved in many discussions: It is the kind of experience you can only get from a small company. Training - You will receive initial and ongoing training on Method's products, policies and procedures. Flexible hybrid policy. Great downtown location - Method is located right in the heart of Toronto's young and vibrant 'King West' technology hub at the corner of Adelaide and Spadina Ave. Competitive salary. Health care, vision and dental plan. Company and team social events. Weekly lunch credit - enjoy a lunch on us every week.Annual remote month - once per calendar year, you can work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Hybrid Policy

At Method we are working on a hybrid schedule. Employees work from the office 2-3 times each week from our office in downtown Toronto.

In your first 30 days, you will:

Complete Method's bootcamp. Understand Method's values and how our teams collaborate to drive results. Learn and become an expert of our internal communication tools, norms, and practices. Get to know the QAs team process and begin to apply them.

In your first 60 days, you will:

Work independently with support from the QA team and devops testing Method applications. Write code and contribute to test automation frameworks.

In your first 90 days, you will:

Participate in your first quarterly review. Gain knowledge across Methods platform and be able to fill in gaps across the QA team when needed. Write test automation code and participate in code reviews.
Compensation: $50,000-60,000 per annum

We thank all applicants in advance, and will contact only those who we wish to interview. No phone calls or agencies please.

Method is an equal opportunity employer for all -- regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status or able-bodiedness. As part of our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible workplace, we're happy to provide accommodations for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 1S8