Quality Architect

🚀 Quality Architect (Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC)Equity + Bonus + Massive Growth OpportunityAbout Total LifeAt Total Life, we're redefining mental healthcare for older adults by leveraging a telehealth platform that delivers evidence-based emotional support. Our mission is to ensure quality, affordable mental healthcare is accessible to a vulnerable demographic, empowering older adults to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.OverviewWe're seeking a dedicated Quality Architect to join our dynamic software development team in Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC. In this role, you'll play a critical part in building intuitive, responsive web interfaces that directly support our mission in mental healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about turning design into reality, eager to grow their skills, and excited to contribute to meaningful, user-centered projects.What You'll DoOwn the Definition of Quality: Act as the internal owner for the "definition of done" for every feature, ensuring that quality and functional integrity are baked into the core requirement documents alongside feature functionalityFunctional & Non-Functional Requirements: Partner directly with Product Managers to review and solidify functional specifications, translating user stories and high-level requests into precise, testable functional and non-functional requirementsDesign Quality Architecture: Architect and govern the end-to-end Quality Assurance strategy, including technical approaches for test automation, performance testing, security validation, and monitoring in productionTechnical Roadmap Ownership: Own the technical roadmap for QA infrastructure and tools, ensuring the team is equipped with the most efficient frameworks to validate both current functional requirements and future product scalabilityLocationEdmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC (Please note that remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates with occasional travel to Edmonton and/or Vancouver)Job TypeJob Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)RequirementsWho You AreThe Strategist: You have 5+ years in Quality Assurance or Software Development, with a track record of moving beyond execution to defining and implementing company-wide quality strategy that ties directly to business outcomesThe Product Advocate: You possess a clear understanding of Product Management principles (customer empathy, risk management, roadmap planning, requirement writing) and are comfortable challenging scope or timelines based on quality risksThe Communicator: You are a master at written and verbal communication, capable of articulating complex technical risks to executive teams and product stakeholders, and translating business goals into actionable quality tasks for engineering teamsThe Data Driver: You rely on data (metrics, telemetry, user reports, defect trends) to make decisions and influence stakeholders, ensuring every quality initiative is measurable and impactfulBenefitsWhy Join Total Life? Make an Impact: Contribute directly to enhancing mental healthcare services for older adults Collaborative Culture: Work alongside an innovative and supportive team Healthcare Plan: Dental care, extended health care, life insurance, paid time off, and vision care Remote work available on FridaysCompensation & BenefitsSalary: $50,000.00 CAD-$75,000.00 CAD per yearBenefits: Dental care, extended health care, flexible schedule, Remote work available on Fridays, life insurance, paid time off, and vision careApplication InstructionsIf you're ready to launch your career and drive meaningful change in mental healthcare, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you're excited to join our team at Total Life.