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WestJet Group

Senior Back-end Java Developer

Calgary, AB, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

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 a senior back-end Software Developer reporting to our Digital Technology office. This individual can demonstrate a high standard of excellence, enjoy challenges, and drive results. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to work in an agile environment.

This new member will provide technical expertise and will support/ lead the development team in creating high-quality software solutions by designing and developing web-based Java applications and lead the development team and business stakeholders to develop appropriate object-oriented software systems that meet WestJet’s business, technical and quality requirements. Moreover, the senior software developer will embrace coaching and mentoring colleagues.

Key deliverables include:

Provide technical expertise for WestJet’s product features and environments
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
Actively participate and provide technical expertise for the evaluation and selection of new software development tools and frameworks
Actively participate and share technical expertise through workshops, presentations, and training that provide skill and knowledge development for the entire team
Provide technical expertise and coaching to developers and external consultants
Plan, lead and track the technical aspects of software development sustainment streams and capital projects
Lead 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
Design and develop robust, extensible, high-quality code that meet business, technical and quality requirements
Lead 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
Lead 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 and approval for the review and analysis of front-end and back-end code as well as all automated tests
Provide technical expertise in how to manage code and resolve conflicts with other development initiatives
Document system components, related interfaces and ensure complete and accurate release notes

Experience and qualifications:

Recognized diploma or bachelor’s degree (Technical/Business/Science)
Minimum of 7+ years of experience on software development teams
Minimum of 2+ years in an airline industry role (Sabre, Amadeus, etc)
5+ years enterprise environment experience is an asset.
Java 21 experience, Spring Boot 3.x, microservices, Kubernetes/OpenShift/AKS, cloud-native architecture or Java 17 experience with a demonstrated ability to modernize applications.
Exposure to Java 25 and newer JVM features is an asset.

Knowledge and expertise in the following disciplines preferred:

AI development experience or open-minded to embrace
Application development using Java 17 or 21 or 25
Java frameworks such as Spring Boot
SOAP and RESTful web services using JSON and XML
Cloud environments such as Azure, AWS
Object-oriented software design, design patterns, security awareness and development best practices
DevOps and agile development methods such as Lean, Scrum, Kanban and XP
Development on Windows, Linux and/or MacOS (MacOS preferred)
IDE software such as IntelliJ
GIT version control systems
Unit testing framework such as Junit and Mockito
Building automation tool like Gradle
Web development using CSS, HTML and JavaScript
JavaScript libraries such as VueJS, React, Angular and NodeJS

Knowledge of Azure DevOps tools and services for CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerization technologies
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset and ability to approach complex problems systematically
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions

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 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. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

For more information about everything WestJet, please westjet.com/aboutus.

If you wish to withdraw your application or request that your personal information be deleted, please contact us at talent@westjet.com.

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Responsibilities

The senior back-end developer will design and develop high-quality web-based Java applications while leading the development team in technical excellence. They will also provide coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise to support software sustainment and capital projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or bachelor's degree and possess at least 7 years of software development experience, including 2 years in the airline industry. Proficiency in Java 21, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architectures is required.

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Microservices
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Cloud-native architecture
RESTful web services
SOAP
Azure
AWS
DevOps
Agile
IntelliJ
Git
JUnit
Mockito

Benefits

Travel privileges
Savings programs
Benefit programs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Java
Spring Boot
Microservices
Kubernetes
OpenShift
AKS
Cloud-native
RESTful
SOAP
JSON
XML
Azure
AWS
DevOps
Agile
Lean
Scrum
Kanban
IntelliJ
Git
JUnit
Mockito
Gradle
CSS
HTML
JavaScript
VueJS
React
Angular
NodeJS

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