Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception. 

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now were going global. 

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Overview of the role

The Intermediate Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining modern applications, scripts, and integration services that meet user needs and align with best practices. This includes refactoring and continuously improving code to ensure quality, performance, and scalability.

This role works closely with Data Engineering, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Product Engineering teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions. The Intermediate Developer contributes to engineering best practices, system enhancements, and efficient delivery processes, while continuing to expand technical expertise across the full stack.

Success in this role requires a strong technical foundation, adaptability to new technologies, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to contribute effectively across the full software development lifecycle.

What you’ll do

Software Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain modern applications, scripts, and integration services supporting Airline Operations systems and workflows.
• Translate functional and logical designs into physical implementations, producing clean, secure, and well-tested code with appropriate error handling.
• Contribute to system design for solutions with moderate complexity, risk, and impact.

Systems Integration

• Build, enhance, and support APIs and integrations with internal platforms, vendor systems, and operational data sources.
• Coordinate cross-system builds and integration testing activities.

Code Quality, Testing & Standards

• Participate in and lead peer code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and alignment with standards.
• Perform unit and component testing and support functional and non-functional testing.
• Collaborate with QA partners to validate requirements and resolve defects.
• Follow established development processes, standards, and documentation practices.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and operational stakeholders to deliver reliable, well-tested solutions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define functional requirements and design specifications.
• Participate in and lead workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Estimation & Planning

• Provide accurate estimates for development effort, complexity, and risk.
• Contribute to selecting appropriate development approaches, including Agile and predictive methods.
• Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

Operational Ownership & Support

• Operate and monitor the services you build, identifying and resolving issues in production and non-production environments.
• Troubleshoot defects, implement fixes, and ensure timely production support.
• Work with operational partners to ensure new features are supportable.

System Reliability & Performance

• Improve system robustness, resilience, stability, and performance.
• Monitor service capacity, initiate corrective actions, and contribute to capacity planning

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system components, interfaces, and release notes.
• Contribute to technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead reviews of your work and that of your peers to promote engineering excellence.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve development practices, delivery processes, and system performance.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance team effectiveness and engineering maturity.

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience across the software development lifecycle, supported by a degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical background.
• Hands-on Experience with front-end development using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as Vue.js or similar.
• Demonstrated ability with backend development using Node.js and/or Java.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with system integrations.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Experience working with databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and modern deployment practices.
• Broad understanding of information security controls and mitigation approaches.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Capability in identifying and implementing process optimization opportunities.
• Understanding of process efficiency and optimization techniques.

Bonus Points

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure services (App Services, API Management, etc.).
• Exposure to observability/logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace, DataDog, SumoLogic).
• Familiarity with OpenAPI-based integrations, Infrastructure as Code or containerization technologies (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes).
• Experience with real-time data streaming (e.g., Kafka).
• Airline and/or Technical Operations domain knowledge.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:  

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.  On top of that, we offer:   

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win  
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs  

Think we are a fit?  Apply now!  

About WestJet Group of Companies  

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
 
As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.   

Our Safety Promise  

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.  

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets Alcohol and Drug Policy.   

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet.  We welcome diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, and if youre passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you dont meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentwestjet.com.  

We value the time and effort you put into your application.  Our recruitment process is highly competitive, and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps.  We encourage you to explore future opportunities with us if this role isnt the right fit at this time.

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.  

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