Employment Type:
Full-time Regular
City:
Calgary, AB (YYC)
Posting Open Date:
03/12/2026
Posting Close Date:
03/26/2026 (Please note the posting will close at
11:59pm MST
)
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 Developer is responsible for developing software that meet user needs following best-practice guidelines. This role will be a part of Data Engineering and Services teams.
Key deliverables / responsibilities include:
Works within a product team to understand product features and environments
Participates in 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
Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors moderately complex programs/scripts and integration software services
Produces secure code with error handling
Contributes to selection of the software development approach for projects, selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches
Applies agreed standards and tools, to achieve well-engineered outcomes
Participates in 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
Support functional and non-functional unit testing
Document system components, related interfaces and provide input into preparing release notes
Works with operational partners to ensure the supportability of new features/products and to provide timely technical support and fixes to production applications
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
Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 2 –3 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
Hands-on experience managing service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets
Broad understanding of the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimized, have supported specific activities to improve development processes and have proven ability to spot or identify obvious deficiencies
Understanding of information security and have participated in designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats as a core part of the solutions and services
Proficient in using central principles of modern standards approach, how they apply to the work you are undertaking and have been able to apply them under guidance
Proficient in collaborating with others when necessary to review specifications and use these agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium to high complexity, using the right standards and tools
Proficient in prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others
Hands-on experience with design patterns and understanding of a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones
Hands-on experience translating logical designs into physical designs
Hands-on experience with design, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts under the direction of others
Hand on experience fixing faults, following agreed procedures, and carrying out agreed infrastructure maintenance tasks
Understanding of the process of integrating systems and the challenges of designing, building, and testing interfaces between systems
General knowledge about user experience analysis and its principles and can explain the purpose of user stories and the focus on user needs
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
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
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.
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