This position requires in-person collaboration up to 5 days per week. *Please note this arrangement is subject to change with business requirements.*

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

The Intermediate Developer is responsible for designing and developing code, verifying, testing, documenting, amending, and refactoring moderately complex programs, scripts, and integration software services that meet user needs following best-practice guidelines. This role collaborates closely with Data Engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and product engineering teams.

##Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Develop clean, secure, and well-tested code with appropriate error handling
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues
• Operate the services they build and identify issues in production
• Improve system robustness, resilience, and stability
• Participate in and lead workshops, presentations, and training sessions
• Work with business stakeholders to define functional and design specifications for new features or products
• Provide accurate development effort, complexity, and risk estimates
• Translate logical designs into physical designs
• Produce detailed designs and documentation using required standards, methods, and tools
• Contribute to selecting appropriate software development approaches, including predictive and agile methods
• Participate in and lead reviews of own work and colleagues’ work
• Collaborate with quality assurance partners to validate requirements and resolve defects
• Perform unit and component testing, including functional and non-functional testing support
• Monitor service capacity and initiate corrective actions; contribute to capacity planning
• Document system components, interfaces, and contribute to release notes
• Work with operational partners to ensure supportability of new features and timely production support
• Design systems with medium levels of risk, impact, and complexity
• Coordinate cross-system build and integration testing activities
• Troubleshoot production and non-production issues and provide resolutions

##Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience preferred, or 5+ years of combined education and experience

• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and Azure DevOps

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps methodologies

• Experience managing service components to meet business and performance needs

• Expert problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Experience identifying and implementing process optimization opportunities

• Understanding of process efficiency and optimization techniques

• Hands-on experience improving development processes and identifying deficiencies

• Broad understanding of information security controls and mitigation approaches

• Experience reviewing specifications and designing, coding, testing, and documenting medium-to-high complexity solutions

• Experience building and testing system interfaces and integrations

• Ability to prioritize and analyze user stories and recommend appropriate tools and methods

• Strong understanding of prototyping techniques and their value

• Experience remediating faults following established procedures

• Appropriate licenses and certifications

• Experience developing user-facing applications with Vue.js or Flutter is an asset

• Experience with databases and SQL is an asset

• Experience with Microsoft Azure PaaS and SaaS technologies

• Experience with Microsoft App Services Fabric and Azure API Management

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. We welcome diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, and if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't 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 talent@westjet.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 isn't the right fit at this time.

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

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