Job Description

Junior QA Engineer

hybrid
410 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1S7
full-time . May 23, 2025

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 is on a mission to transform how small businesses operate by giving them real control over their customer workflows. Our flagship product, Method CRM is purpose-built for small businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets and generic tools. With deep QuickBooks integration and a powerful no-code customization engine, Method enables users to design workflows that truly fit their unique needs. As a scaling growth company, we’re now taking that mission further, leveraging AI to develop intelligent agents that assist users in rapidly building and customizing no-code apps. This innovation is at the heart of our next chapter, and we’re looking for people who are excited to build the future of work!

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

🌐 Flexible hybrid work model – designed to support work-life balance while maintaining strong team collaboration; employees work from our downtown Toronto office 2–3 days per week

🎉 Collaborative and social team culture – work in a supportive environment with regular team events and company-wide celebrations that keep things fun and connected

🚀 Growth-stage company experience – working at a scaling growth company like Method gives you deep insight into how a software company operates. You'll be involved in a wide range of discussions and initiatives, gaining experience that's hard to find in more siloed environments.

📚Training – You will receive initial and ongoing training on Method’s products, policies and procedures as well as a quarterly professional development budget.

📍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.

🩺 Comprehensive health benefits – inclusive of healthcare, vision, and dental coverage to support your overall well-being

🥗 Weekly lunch credit – enjoy a meal on us every week as a small way to say thanks

What to Expect in Your First 90 Days:

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.

Work independently with support from the QA team and devops testing Method applications.

Write code and contribute to test automation frameworks. 

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.

At Method, we believe in a thoughtful and human approach to hiring. Every application is reviewed by a real person, never AI, because we know your experience, potential, and personality can’t be measured by an algorithm. We take the time to get to know each qualified candidate and appreciate the effort you put into applying.

This is an active role we’re currently looking to fill, and we thank all applicants in advance. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask that you do not call or contact us through agencies.

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.

Compensation

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

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