This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.
Why WestJet:
Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off.
Overview of role:
WestJet is seeking for a backend Senior Full stack software developer reporting to our Accounts & Rewards Digital Delivery team. This individual can demonstrate a high standard of excellence, enjoys challenges, and is results driven. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to work in an agile environment. Follows the direction of leaders, practice leads and specialists to create high and maintain quality and secure software applications.
Provides technical expertise and keen in creating high-quality software solutions by designing and developing mainly Java-based back-end software solutions but also highly experienced in frontend development. Applies industry-standard processes, practices, and techniques and work with the development team and business stakeholders to develop appropriate guest focused applications that meet WestJet’s business, technical, and quality requirements. As a seasoned professional, you are a natural coach and mentor who enjoys developing others. This role requires an energetic and motivated full stack developer with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others are essential.
Key deliverables include:
- Design and develop robust, extensible, and high-quality code that meet business, technical and quality requirements of upcoming product features as well as the maintenance of existing functionalities
- Actively participate and provide technical expertise for the creation, implementation, and ongoing evolution of WestJet’s design and development methodologies, coding standards, and guidelines
- Play an active role in the evaluation and selection of new software development tools and frameworks as we constantly optimize and modernize
- Shares knowledge through by providing training via presentations/workshops that encourage development on the team
- Collaborate and engage with internal and external developers to ensure alignment of standards & best practices
- Plan, lead, and track the technical aspects of the software development sustainment streams and capital projects
- Help the development team in working with business stakeholders to define and prepare functional and design specifications of new features/products
- Provide accurate estimates for development effort, complexity, and risk for software development sustainment streams and capital projects
- Design and develop automated unit and integration tests for front end code that define and validate feature/product requirements
- Help the development team in working 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
- Help the development team in working with operational partners to ensure the supportability of new features/products and to provide timely technical support and fixes to production applications
- Provide technical expertise in how to manage code and resolve code conflicts with other developers
- Document system components, related interfaces and ensure complete and accurate release notes
- Demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
Experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in all phases of software development
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
- Expert level experience in developing web applications using Java and Spring Framework (or related)
- Expert level experience in developing web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript;
- Highly experienced in developing frontend applications using of JavaScript libraries such as VueJS, React, Angular, NodeJS;
- 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, Eclipse, VSCode and the like
- Experience developing web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is beneficial in this role
- Knowledge of JavaScript unit testing frameworks such as Jest, Nock, Mocha, Jasmine
- Expertise in IDE software such as Webstorm and VSCode;
- Experience in development following accessibility standards and web usability (UI/UX design);
- Experience in mobile-first web development and responsive web design
- Knowledge of build automation tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps pipelines
- Practical understanding of iterative, agile development methods, processes, and techniques such as Scrum and Kanban
- Airline experience is an asset
- Mobile apps development experience is an asset
- Sabre Web Services experience is 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’re a great 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. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value 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. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their 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 Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so 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
[email protected].
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. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.
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