Lighthouse labs is looking to hire a Part Time Web Instructor to help teach our content to our students. If you are passionate about teaching your craft and helping us usher in the next generation of Web Developers, this could be a great opportunity for you!You’ll be helping to create a solid foundation through training. The successful candidate must be located within Calgary. 

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver the Web Development curriculum to groups of students through lecture-like classroom formats (currently virtually) and provide coverage for both PST and EST time zone students 
• Make virtual rounds and help assist individual students or project groups as they work through assignments and homework material via proactive Google meet/Zoom checkins, Slack channel participation, and Discord threads
• Work with the Education Team to assess student progress through Compass stats, assistances, one-on-one code reviews, and 'open office hours' including receiving feedback from students (current and via exit surveys)
• Assist in modifications to the existing curriculum and development of new curriculum including acting as a SME to the LxDs, Account Managers and PMs where relevant on corporate, government or public programs 
• Assist in training new mentors/instructors including shadowing and providing feedback
• Perform regular code reviews and technical interviews for existing students and assist with the screening (when necessary) of prospective students and mentors
• Provide online mentorship support to alumni, prospective and current students via various meet ups, team building activities and community events
• Work on software projects used internally or externally by Lighthouse Labs including across our various platforms
• Various other administrative including but not limited to assistance with:

       ○ Grading and providing feedback/comments in LMS on student progress

       ○ Regular status / sprint meetings for Instructors 

       ○ Attending and contributing to a weekly EdOps meeting

       ○ Scheduling of teachers (when necessary)

What we need from you: 

• 3-5 years of professional experience in software development, with all or most of that time focused in full-stack web development
• Preference for open source web languages and tools 
• We really like Javascript and Ruby, but are eager to chat if you’re experienced with the following frameworks Python, Java, Scala, Go
• We really like jQuery, Rails, React, NodeJS + (Express or Koa) but many of our mentors also have other backgrounds such as Django, MeteorJS, Elixir + Phoenix, Scala, AngularJS, Ember
• Strong preference for *nix operating systems
• Have strong sense of open source development workflows using tools such as Github
• Previous experience with mentorship, tutoring, or teaching beginners technical subjects
• Ability to communication effectively over video, chat and with remote delivery

About us: 

Lighthouse Labs was founded in 2013 with the mission to effectively and efficiently prepare the workforce with the analytical and technical skills necessary to succeed in a world of automation. With an initial focus on our open-enrolment developer bootcamp, we have grown into a leading provider of professional education services, delivering outstanding educational outcomes for our students. Our secret? Innovative curriculum, proprietary ed-tech, unique mentorship and career services and partnerships with government and industry leading organizations. We’re a bunch of quirky, inclusive and smart people who are changing lives by reimagining education - join us!

Lighthouse Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All positions at this time are remote, and we welcome all applicants. Feel free to ask us about other perks of working at Lighthouse Labs!

Blueprint Test Preparation is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and expand our eCommerce systems, using Adobe Commerce / Magento Commerce Cloud. This position is fully remote, and staying remote! Pacific or Mountain Time Zones for working hours preferred. We provide flexibility and respect work-life balance.

We are always learning - come join us!

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in frontend software development on complex systems.
• Expertise with frontend languages and technologies, such as Javascript, jQuery, Knockout, React, and Less.
• Expertise in building, maintaining and debugging frontend templates, custom pages, and customization using Adobe Commerce best practices, including Blocks, Layouts, MVC Frameworks, etc.
• Exposure to backend toolings and technologies, such as Swagger/OpenAPI, JSON, REST, CRUD, GraphQL.
• Experience in customer-facing UI/UX recommendations, standards and a keen eye for page-speed optimization.
• Some experience with RDBMS such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSQL, etc.
• Some experience with Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch.
• Experience with the cloud tools provided by Adobe - ece-tools, magento-cloud; New Relic and Cloud UI (a plus).
• Strong expertise in debugging complicated issues, such as payment-related issues,, checkout and cart errors, Adobe Commerce build errors, and deployments
• Experience using best practices to optimize for SEO and be compliant with ADA compliance standards.
• Magento Certifications are a plus but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Design innovative solutions that push the boundaries of the EdTech space - We believe there is a universe of potential that technology can unlock in education. We want you to have that same vision, whether that's applying new technology to education or research into a new product.
• You love to build amazing technology - It's not enough you translate business solutions into code. You are proud of your craft and love to build great software.
• You are a core member of the team and will assist, verify, and approve Merge/Pull Requests, provide helpful feedback and assistance to other team members
• Work directly with the Product Owner and other Senior Software Engineers to lead story breakdowns and complexity reflections
• Develop and design extensions, plugins and other core Magento features to fulfill the needs and extensibility of the business needs
• Actively participate in code reviews, feature additions, architectural and technical solutions for new eCommerce requirements
• Troubleshoot and debug problems that may arise during and after development, utilizing our suite of CLI tools, knowledge of the systems, and monitoring solutions such as New Relic
• Create innovative and creative solutions with a major focus on load times, optimization and customer experience

Life at Blueprint

Hi, we’re Blueprint. We live at the intersection of education and technology. We use cutting edge technology and powerful data to create personalized and innovative learning experiences. Our team is passionate about education and its ability to improve lives. Our learners hold us to a high standard, and we do the same with each other. We thrive on change, we are relentless about improvement, we practice trust-based vulnerability, and we are committed to a culture of freedom and responsibility. We get a lot done, and we have a lot of fun doing it.

• Meaning. Do meaningful work that has a positive impact on society.
• Influence. Good ideas win and we value contributions from everyone.
• Innovation. It’s central to who we are and everything we do.
• Growth. We are always learning and you will sharpen your skill set.
• Performance. We set aspirational goals and make them happen.
• Low ego. High energy. That’s our recipe for success.
• Autonomy. Our team thrives with freedom and responsibility.
• Flexibility. We trust our people to do great work without unnecessary rules.
• Remote first. And not going back.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary at a fast-growing company
• Remote-first work environment allowing for flexibility
• Unlimited PTO, great health benefits and 401(k) match
• Extra floating holidays called Reenergize Days
• Monthly remote-work Internet stipend
• Flexible Spending Account
• Parental leave benefits
• Volunteer initiatives
• Continual learning, Lunch-and-Learn, and mentoring opportunities
• Free employee test prep programs and family discounts

At Blueprint we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In our innovative and inclusive workplace, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.