Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Type: Full-time Regular
City: Calgary, AB (YYC)
Posting Open Date: 09/26/2025
Posting Close Date: 10/10/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST )
Why WestJet: 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 we're going global.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off. Overview of role: T he Developer is responsible for d esigning and developing code, verifies, tests, documents, amends, and refactors moderately complex programs/scripts and integration software services that meet user needs following best-practice guidelines. This role will either be a part of OR collaborate closely with Data Engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and product engineering teams.
Key deliverables / responsibilities include:
- Develop clean, secure, and well-tested code with error handling
- Coach and mentor more junior colleagues
- Operate the services they build and identify issues in production
- Find ways to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability
- Participates and leads workshops, presentations, and training that provide skill and knowledge development for the team
- Works with business stakeholders to define and prepare functional and design specifications of new features/products
- Provides accurate estimates for development effort, complexity, and risk for WestJet software development projects
- Translate logical designs into physical designs.
- Produce detailed designs and document work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
- Contributes to selection of the software development approach for projects, selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches
- Participates and leads reviews of own work and reviews of colleagues' work
- Works with quality assurance partners to assess the impact of code changes, to ensure the validation of requirements and to provide timely troubleshooting and fixes to software defects
- Performs unit and component testing. Supports functional and non-functional unit testing
- Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Applies techniques to control the demand upon a particular resource or service. Contributes to capacity modelling and planning. Supports the design of service component capacity.
- Document system components, related interfaces and provide input into preparing release notes
- Work with operational partners to ensure the supportability of new features/products and to provide timely technical support and fixes to production applications
- Design systems characterized by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity
- Coordinate building activities across systems undertakes and supports integration testing activities
- Design, implement and test cloud computing solutions using Snowflake and Databricks
- Create, monitor, and optimize ETL/ELT processes and migrate on-premises solutions to Snowflake and Databricks
- Validate that the Data Engineering meets requirements and Service-Level expectations
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+years of experience preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- 3+ years of demonstrated data developer experience in SQL development
- 3+ years of Data Warehouse experience in a project environment
- Experience with Databricks or other cloud data processing technologies
- Experience and proficiency with Data dimensional modeling, data analysis and data mining
- Experience with real-time and batch data processing
- Expert in writing SQL Scripts using window functions and Query optimization
- Nice to have Azure Data Engineering or Snowflake certification
- Appropriate licenses and certifications
- Experience with ETL, ELT and data warehouse automation tools
- Experience with DevOps automated build and deployment process
- Experience with languages such as PySpark, Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Experience with JIRA or Azure DevOps
- Requires expert problem-solving skills and interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in managing service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets
- Experience with identifying process optimization opportunities with guidance and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions
- Understand the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimized
- Hands-on experience building and testing simple interfaces between systems or worked on more complex integration as part of a wider team
- Proficient in prioritizing and defining approaches to understand the user story, guiding others, and can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used
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 WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know at talent@westjet.com. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.
We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com
About WestJet
We took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Today, The WestJet group of companies offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe with a team of over 14,000 people and nearly 200 aircraft. In addition to our flagship Boeing 737s, our fleet also includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners and the De Havilland Dash 8-400.
We have been recognized for three consecutive years as Best Airline in Canada (2017-19) and awarded among travellers' favourite Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (2019). In 2024 we were recognized as one of Canada’s best employers by Forbes magazine.
We are committed to enriching the communities we serve. By working alongside local organizations and our national charitable partners, we are actively engaged and investing in the initiatives that matter most to our guests and our people.
At WestJet, we have a proud legacy as a leading Canadian employer, and we are working to remain a top talent destination. Browse our Jobs section to see current opportunities, and check out our Life section to learn more about our growth plans, culture, leadership and more.
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Type: Full-time Regular
City: Calgary, AB (YYC)
Posting Open Date: 09/26/2025
Posting Close Date: 10/10/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST )
Why WestJet: 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 we're going global.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off. Overview of role: T he Developer is responsible for d esigning and developing code, verifies, tests, documents, amends, and refactors moderately complex programs/scripts and integration software services that meet user needs following best-practice guidelines. This role will either be a part of OR collaborate closely with Data Engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and product engineering teams.
Key deliverables / responsibilities include:
- Develop clean, secure, and well-tested code with error handling
- Coach and mentor more junior colleagues
- Operate the services they build and identify issues in production
- Find ways to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability
- Participates and leads workshops, presentations, and training that provide skill and knowledge development for the team
- Works with business stakeholders to define and prepare functional and design specifications of new features/products
- Provides accurate estimates for development effort, complexity, and risk for WestJet software development projects
- Translate logical designs into physical designs.
- Produce detailed designs and document work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
- Contributes to selection of the software development approach for projects, selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches
- Participates and leads reviews of own work and reviews of colleagues' work
- Works with quality assurance partners to assess the impact of code changes, to ensure the validation of requirements and to provide timely troubleshooting and fixes to software defects
- Performs unit and component testing. Supports functional and non-functional unit testing
- Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Applies techniques to control the demand upon a particular resource or service. Contributes to capacity modelling and planning. Supports the design of service component capacity.
- Document system components, related interfaces and provide input into preparing release notes
- Work with operational partners to ensure the supportability of new features/products and to provide timely technical support and fixes to production applications
- Design systems characterized by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity
- Coordinate building activities across systems undertakes and supports integration testing activities
- Design, implement and test cloud computing solutions using Snowflake and Databricks
- Create, monitor, and optimize ETL/ELT processes and migrate on-premises solutions to Snowflake and Databricks
- Validate that the Data Engineering meets requirements and Service-Level expectations
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+years of experience preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- 3+ years of demonstrated data developer experience in SQL development
- 3+ years of Data Warehouse experience in a project environment
- Experience with Databricks or other cloud data processing technologies
- Experience and proficiency with Data dimensional modeling, data analysis and data mining
- Experience with real-time and batch data processing
- Expert in writing SQL Scripts using window functions and Query optimization
- Nice to have Azure Data Engineering or Snowflake certification
- Appropriate licenses and certifications
- Experience with ETL, ELT and data warehouse automation tools
- Experience with DevOps automated build and deployment process
- Experience with languages such as PySpark, Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Experience with JIRA or Azure DevOps
- Requires expert problem-solving skills and interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in managing service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets
- Experience with identifying process optimization opportunities with guidance and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions
- Understand the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimized
- Hands-on experience building and testing simple interfaces between systems or worked on more complex integration as part of a wider team
- Proficient in prioritizing and defining approaches to understand the user story, guiding others, and can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used
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 WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know at talent@westjet.com. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.
We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com
About WestJet
We took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Today, The WestJet group of companies offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe with a team of over 14,000 people and nearly 200 aircraft. In addition to our flagship Boeing 737s, our fleet also includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners and the De Havilland Dash 8-400.
We have been recognized for three consecutive years as Best Airline in Canada (2017-19) and awarded among travellers' favourite Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (2019). In 2024 we were recognized as one of Canada’s best employers by Forbes magazine.
We are committed to enriching the communities we serve. By working alongside local organizations and our national charitable partners, we are actively engaged and investing in the initiatives that matter most to our guests and our people.
At WestJet, we have a proud legacy as a leading Canadian employer, and we are working to remain a top talent destination. Browse our Jobs section to see current opportunities, and check out our Life section to learn more about our growth plans, culture, leadership and more.