Junior Developer, Technical Operations & Automations Engineer

Acorn Biolabs•Toronto, ON

7d•$60,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a highly capable builder and problem-solver to join our team and work on high-impact operational and technical initiatives across the company. In this role, you’ll contribute to front-end JavaScript development, automation systems, security infrastructure, and internal tooling that directly improve how the company operates and scales. This role begins as either a 3-month full-time position, or a 6-month part-time position with the opportunity to transition into a long-term full-time role based on performance and impact. This is a fully remote position, but we are looking for candidates based in Toronto, Montreal, or Los Angeles. You must be legally able to work in either Canada or the US to apply.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in JavaScript development
1+ year of experience working with automations, integrations, or workflow systems
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and systems
Organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and highly self-motivated
Must be legally able to work in either Canada or the US to apply

Nice To Haves

Experience with endpoint or device management platforms such as NinjaOne
Familiarity with Cloudflare, Netlify, and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Based in or near Toronto, Montreal, or Los Angeles

Responsibilities

Build and maintain front-end integrations across our JavaScript-based websites and applications
Design and implement automations that improve workflows across product, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and customer support
Optimize and expand Acorn’s existing automation systems and integrations
Identify bottlenecks and develop scalable internal solutions that save time and improve efficiency
Provide occasional technical support for software, systems, and hardware-related issues
Improve backup infrastructure and restoration reliability
Deploy endpoint management and remote monitoring solutions
Help define and enforce security policies across devices, networks, and internal platforms
Support implementation of endpoint detection & response (EDR), email filtering, SSO, and password management systems
Improve access controls and organization-wide 2FA implementation
Contribute to internal security education and operational best practices
Audit software tools, subscriptions, and operational systems to reduce unnecessary spend
Monitor system usage and identify opportunities for optimization and consolidation
Assist with vendor and account management across platforms such as Apple, Google, and Lenovo
Improve onboarding and offboarding systems for employees, partners, and patients
Standardize device provisioning and deployment workflows using pre-configured setups
Help maintain internal documentation and build scalable knowledge management systems