Quality Assurance Apprenticeship

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THE JELLYVISION LAB IS OFFERING A QUALITY ASSURANCE APPRENTICESHIP!

Founded by the creator of the YOU DON'T KNOW JACK® game series, The Jellyvision Lab, Inc. creates virtual teachers, advisors, and salespeople who make online learning and decision making delightful.  In all that we do, our goal is to make complex topics simple and boring material interesting, using a combination of great design, unexpectedly funny content, and serious technology.

Of all the virtual people Jellyvision has created, the tallest and least afraid of bears is ALEX® (www.meetalex.com). ALEX helps companies talk their employees through the tricky choices they’ll have to make, like picking a health insurance plan, deciding how much to put in the 401(k), or whether they might want extra life insurance. Our customers love ALEX because he helps their employees figure out what’s best for their personal situations, which, in turn, saves our customers a boat-load of time and money - everybody wins!

As we sell more and more of ALEX, we need more and more non-virtual (i.e., real life) people to keep the virtual ones amazing. That’s where you come in.

That’s lovely, but what’s this I hear about an apprenticeship program?

We’re looking for a select group of Quality Assurance apprentices for an extended apprenticeship program to learn about what we do and how we do it, and to contribute to success of Jellyvision’s revolutionary, award winning products. This is an opportunity to gain experience in a tech startup environment and experience full-cycle software development, up close.

Before we get into specifics, here’s the lowdown on the apprenticeship program in general: 

Length:
 The apprenticeship will start in June and wrap up in November. Only apprentices who will be available for this entire period will be considered. Apprentices work full time, Monday through Friday. 

Who’s eligible:
 Students graduating in May/June 2016 or recent grads.

What does this Jellyvision extended apprenticeship program offer?

  • Competitive pay.  Specifically, $600/week.
  • The opportunity to learn by doing and contribute to Jellyvision’s award-winning interactive products.
  • Networking and learning opportunities in Chicago’s vibrant tech scene.
  • The chance to do work that matters. You won’t be making copies all day, stuck in a back room filing papers, or fetching coffee—apprentices are an integral part of our process and are valued members of the team.
  • Mentoring and feedback from members of Jellyvision’s award-winning staff.
  • Bottom line - the opportunity to do good work, with fun people, in a relaxed and casual environment.

Ok, I could come hang out with you Jellypeople. What exactly would I be doing as a QA Apprentice?

  • Initially you’ll be testing our products while learning the production and QA process.
  • You’ll work closely with the production engineering team to design, develop, and document new test frameworks.
  • Improve upon any existing test frameworks
  • Work with the QA Manager to develop test strategies for projects that entail data transactions and/or algorithms.
  • Document all of the new or improved strategies and frameworks

And what skills do I need to be a QA apprentice?

  • Attention to detail and strong organization skills – top priorities for working with the QA team.
  • Self-sufficiency – We’ll train you about how our process works, and every day you will work alongside engineers and testers. You will have tasks and projects to work on, but are expected to manage your own schedule and speak up with your QA ideas.
  • Tech savvy – Coding experience is not a pre-requisite for the apprenticeship (although it’s great if you’ve got some). What’s most important is that you’re comfortable with technology, and can pick up concepts and programs quickly and easily.
Anything else? Yes. We share a commitment to excellence and a desire to work in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, so we only hire nice, bright, funny people who are willing to work hard.  Our credo is a simple one: be helpful. And we think we can be most helpful if our workforce is as diverse in thought, perspective, and culture as the people who use our products. We are looking to add amazing folks to our team who will bring diversity across many lines, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, sex, and country of origin.

Sign me up—how do I apply? 

If you’re interested in joining us as an apprentice, we need two things from you:

1. A cover letter that clearly indicates:

  • Where you are in school
  • When you plan to graduate
  • What you think you could contribute to Jellyvision as a QA apprentice
  • How your previous experience has prepared you for this type of gig
  • Who you are. Really let your personality shine through your cover letter

2. A resume that fills us in on your experience to date – school projects and work that you’ve done on your own included.

That’s it! We will review applications as they come in and select candidates to interview on a rolling basis.

Thanks for your interest in Jellyvision, and good luck!

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Location

848 W Eastman St #104 , Chicago, IL 60642

An Insider's view of Jellyvision

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

When the company culture from top-down is set to take accountability and pride in your work, when leadership trusts and empowers employees to do the right thing and gives them flexibility as Jellyvision does, it motivates employees to give their very best to the organization. Work-Life Balance is not just a buzzword at Jellyvision.

Rajal

Senior Product Management, Benefits Engagement

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

If I’m coordinating, I absolutely love ending a meeting by summarizing action items any teams are accountable for before everyone leaves. Especially with so much information to keep track of, it helps me to pinpoint the important bits. Making sure there is clarity all around is the best and most efficient way that I can collaborate with teams.

Ashleigh

Talent Sourcer

What makes someone successful on your team?

Our team scales across Jellyvision, with a mix of curiosity, humility, and helpfulness. We willingly lean in to support the products that help people protect their health and well-being. And while a wicked sense of humor is in no way a requirement, we’ve lucked out with truly interesting, funny folks.

Chrissy

SVP Product Marketing

What unique initiatives do you have that encourage innovation?

Implementation is a team of ballers, constantly impressing me with new ideas. Our most recent ideas are new classes around Professional Development and a pilot approach to quickly implement customers. These ideas came from folks on the team. When my coworkers have these ideas, my job is to give them the support and resources to run with them.

Alex

SVP of Customer Operations

What are Jellyvision Perks + Benefits

Jellyvision Benefits Overview

We are currently redefining the way we will be returning to an office setting. To ensure the health and safety of our employees, Jellyvision will be working remotely until Summer 2021. Going forward, we will be focused on a “flexible first” approach where office space is available for those who wish to use it.

*5% Match on 401k

*Unlimited PTO

*Remote work stipend

*HSA & FSA Contribution

*14 Weeks Maternity Leave - 6 Weeks Paternity/Non-Gestational

*Gender Transition Assistance

*Education Reimbursement

*Medical, Vision & Dental - Multiple Plans

*Hilarious Slack Channels/Community Engagement Groups

*Membership to the Jellyvision Band - they Rock! (pun intended)

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Although we have an HQ in Chicago that we're able to work out of, every employee (remote or local) has the option to work off-site as much as they'd like.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
We have an HSA and a transit FSA!
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Charitable contribution matching
At Jellyvision, we have a charity allowance, which does not require our employees to make any contribution. Just choose your charitable organization and let Jellyvision know where to send the money.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
All employees, whether remote or local to Chicago, receive a home office stipend.
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend

Additional Perks + Benefits

We check in with our employees regularly to make sure our perks and benefits stay relevant to what is being asked for. At Jellyvision, we understand that every human is unique and we want to make sure that everyone feels supported.

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