TalkMaze Looking for Full Stack Web Developer at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Full Stack Web Developer

TalkMaze empowers children around the world to build confidence through public speaking and debating skills. Our virtual platform is designed to deliver a seamless experience for students and coaches who participate in our programs. We are looking for a full-stack web developer to join our team for a six-month position with the potential for renewal upon successful completion of the term. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-impact role with a small, fast-growing education startup! Your role will be critical to bringing public speaking training to thousands of children around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and debug the front-end and back-end of the web application
• Actively ensuring quality assurance of the product
• Communicating directly with users to understand feedback
• Efficiently implementing user feedback
• Collaborate daily with team members to report and evaluate progress
• Maintaining and enhancing the existing technical product
• Actively suggesting and implementing new ideas to improve the user experience

Qualifications:

• Relevant training is required (e.g. post-secondary degree or work experience). Students are welcome to apply if they feel qualified for this position.
• Skilled at working with the following tech stack: Laravel, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript
• Willingness to regularly take initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Prior experience with public speaking and debate or an appreciation of the skills is highly desirable

Requirements:

• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant Alberta legislation and regulations
• Candidates living in Edmonton, Alberta are preferred
• Students are welcome to apply

The position will start at 20 hours per week with potential to increase to a full-time role. Hours are flexible and will mostly involve remote work. You will be expected to meet the team in person at least once a week. We are looking for someone who understands the fast-paced environment of a startup and is passionate about growing the company together. Salary is negotiable within the constraints of an early-stage startup and equity compensation will be considered.

TalkMaze is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is one technical project you are most proud of?
• Why are you interested in working at TalkMaze?