Employment Type: Full-time Regular City: Calgary, AB (YYC) Posting Open Date: 01/03/2025 Posting Close Date: 01/17/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST) Please Note: This is a hybrid work position in Calgary Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team. 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. Remote Work: This position is eligible for remote work, within Canada, under our mobile workforce program. Overview of role: Our team is responsible for building zero to onesoftware products to provide efficiencies for WestJetters at the airport. After a successful launch we work with our stakeholders to scale the products. We aim to make our airport team members' work life easier so they can provide the service our guests expect. Our team was formed in 2023 and since then we have developed three products with more to come in 2025. We are looking for a Senior Developer to join our small but impactful team of developers. The Senior Developer delivers and integrates software to form a complete service. This role will be a mentor for our intermediate and junior developers and work with other teams within WestJet to help develop sound standards and practices. We are looking for a full stack developer that is experienced and happy to collaborate closely with Product, QA, Data Engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and product engineering teams. This position requires an energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and contribute to a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate with others, and the ability to lead through influence are essential. Key deliverables include: Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance systems that support the digital functions of the company Design and document APIs, leveraging a standard API documentation framework (OpenAPI) Leverage existing API design patterns or modify them to maintain organization consistency Leads development of new software technology and initiatives which may include, but not limited to code architecture, development, unit testing and other requirements Automate and document troubleshooting of production applications Implement and design CI/CD pipelines to automate delivery of our APIs Ensure that all APIs are fully tested in an automated framework, including functional and performance tests Focus API solution delivery to use cloud-based solutions Actively participate and provide technical expertise for the creation, implementation and ongoing evolution of WestJet's design and development methodologies, coding standards and style guidelines Contribute to the developer community Provide technical leadership, coach, and mentor your team Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance and maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project Provide technical advice to stakeholders and set the team-based standards for programming tools and techniques Leads workshops, presentations, and training that provide skill and knowledge development for the team Translate logical designs into physical designs. Produce detailed designs and document work using required standards, methods, and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate. Leads reviews of own work and reviews of colleagues' work 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 Coordinate build activities across systems, undertakes and supports integration testing activities Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in all phases of software development 5+ years focused on backend development using Java 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring a team Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills Expert-level experience in developing web applications using Java and Spring Framework (or related) Expertise in RESTful web services using AJAX, JSON Expertise in a version control system such as Subversion and GIT Expertise in IDE software such as IntelliJ or Eclipse Experience developing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Vue.js Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is beneficial in this role Knowledge of build automation tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps pipelines is an asset Practical understanding of iterative, agile development methods, processes, and techniques such as Scrum and Kanban Airline experience is an asset Sabre Web Services experience is an asset 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 Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships. 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. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 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. #LI-Remote #LI-TO1 Save