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 were going global. 

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Overview of role:  

The Senior Engineer is accountable to design, develop, implement, and support integration platforms/solutions. This role will collaborate closely with data analytics, cybersecurity, architecture, and product engineering teams.

You are the technical lead of our integration platforms, solutions, and delivery partners, leveraging modern practices and tooling to enable our business.

Key deliverables / responsibilities include:

• Design & develop integration solutions, platforms, guidelines, and standards
• Develop and deliver quality code driving best practices, documentation and knowledge sharing
• Partner with architecture to create detailed designs
• Guides and mentors’ technical staff, and provides advice to management
• Collaborate with technical leaders and developers on enterprise solutions
• Provide recommendations for the integration roadmap related to solutions, platforms, resiliency, scalability, and security
• Participate in requirements gathering and analysis for multiple productsinitiatives
• Serves as an advisor to management and drives appropriate actions, while ensuring implementation of compliance and communication protocols
• Engage in daily stand ups, requirements/estimation sessions, code reviews and sprint retrospectives
• Provide developer technical support for complex platforms/solutions
• Often operates in ambiguous situations and provides original/innovative process/technical guidance to others
• Regularly makes decisions under minimal guidance that have a significant impact on the organization
• Provide off business hour on-call support for Integration Solutions in a weekly rotation
• Deploy/Implement solution updates/upgrades into multiple environments
• Manage different priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Hands-on experience in different deployment strategies.

Experience and qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, and 10+ years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 8+ years Azure cloud experience: have used a wide array of Azure resources and selecting appropriate resources that solve complex business process/issues
• 5+ years working with agile DevOps teams
• 10+ years of Java Spring Boot development and Spring Framework/components
• 5+ years leading technical delivery
• Highly experienced in event-driven development especially using Kafka or other messaging, pub-sub systems such as MQ, or Service Bus
• Expert knowledge of Microservices (and API) both in REST and SOAP, containers, and server-less workloads with Docker
• Intimate knowledge of Microservice design patterns and have a good track record of using them effectively
• Expert in building high-performance distributed systems coupled with resiliency, security, and recovery applications
• Expert in managing, transforming, and storing complex data structures
• Experience mentoring/coaching developers and students
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of IT, including application development, network and system administration, quality assurance, and application and data management
• Requires expert problem-solving skills and advanced interpersonal and communication skills including influencing others
• Nice to have Kubernetes, automated testing frameworks/tools, IIB and DataPower experience
• Experience with ITIL considered an asset
• Hands-on experience in platform configuration, policy fine-tuning, optimization, and maintenance

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 WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets 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 youre passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you dont 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 talentwestjet.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 isnt the right fit at this time.

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

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