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That's not just our tagline - it's the whole job.\nFlexspring is an iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) built for one of the thornier problems in enterprise software: getting HR systems to actually talk to each other. We link payroll, recruiting, benefits, and HRIS platforms API-to-API so data moves between them cleanly and in near real-time, with no manual re-entry anywhere. The results back it up - 3,000+ integrations delivered, 800+ clients including Fortune 500 companies, ADP Marketplace Platinum Partner, and named HR Data Integration Experts of the Year 2025. And we do it all as a remote-first team spread across Canada and beyond.\nThe Opportunity\nWe're looking for a QA Developer Co-op to join our R&D team - and we'll be upfront about what that means.\nThis is real experience, in the fullest sense. 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