Data Developer

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 01/24/2025

Posting Close Date: 02/07/2025 (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.

Overview of role:

The Intermediate Developer plays a key role in the full development lifecycle of WestJet's data exchange services. As part of the Digital Enablement - Data Operations (DevOps) team, you'll collaborate closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and product engineering teams to drive innovation. This exciting role offers opportunities to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Participation in an On-Call rotation is required.

Key deliverables / responsibilities include:

• This role primarily focuses on developing and maintaining WestJet's current and future data pipelines, including Managed File Transfer, GoAnywhere, ADLS, cloud platforms, and other data solution components within the organization or that may be introduced in the future.
• Develop clean, secure, and well-tested code with error handling
• Provide operational support to Data Exchange and Data Engineering services
• Identify methods to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability
• Participate in and lead workshops, presentations, and training that provide skill and knowledge development for the team
• Work 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 projects
• Translate logical designs into physical designs
• Develop comprehensive designs and document work in accordance with established standards, methodologies, and tools, including prototyping tools when applicable
• Assist in determining the software development methodology for projects, choosing appropriately between predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches
• Participate in and lead reviews of both personal work and colleagues' work
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to evaluate the impact of code changes, validate requirements, and deliver prompt troubleshooting and resolution of software defects
• Perform and support functional and non-functional unit and component testing
• Collaborate with technical partners to ensure the supportability of new features and products, while providing timely technical support and resolving issues in production applications
• Design systems with moderate levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity
• Coordinate development activities across systems and facilitate integration testing efforts
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Familiarity with SSMS / SQL Server / Database Clients
• Demonstrated experience with Query Languages
• Understanding of Snowflake / Snowpipe considered an advantage
• Demonstrated experience with languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, C#, VB.NET
• Experience with file encryption and security technologies such as PGP, GnuPGP, SSL/TLS, and SSH
• Experience working within DevOps methodology; Azure DevOps experience preferred
• Relevant licenses and certifications are considered an asset
• Expert problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficient in managing service components to ensure they meet business requirements and performance targets
• Experience in identifying process optimization opportunities and contributing to the implementation of recommended solutions
• Understanding of APIs
• Broad understanding of information security and the various security controls available to mitigate threats in solutions and services
• Practical experience working with others to review specifications and utilizing these agreed-upon specifications to design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium to high complexity, using the appropriate standards and tools
• Practical experience building and testing interfaces between systems or working on more complex integrations as part of a wider team
• Proficient in prioritizing and defining approaches to understand user stories, guiding others, and providing recommendations on the most effective tools and methods
• Understanding of when to apply specific prototyping techniques or methods and able to demonstrate the value of prototyping to the team
• Experience with operational troubleshooting

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.

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