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:

You will provide technical expertise in front-end development and help the development team in creating high quality software solutions by designing and developing browser-based web applications. Applies industry-standard processes, practices and techniques. Engage with the development team and business stakeholders to develop appropriate guest focused applications that meet WestJet’s business, technical and quality requirements. Act as a coach and mentor to other developers and provide meaningful comments in pull request. This position requires an energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and contribute to a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others are essential.

Key responsibilities 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
• 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 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
• Work 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
• Work 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 code review and analysis of front-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:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 6 or more years of professional experience in all phases of software development
• 5 years of experience with Vue.js
• Experience with TypeScript
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Expertise in web development using CSS, HTML and JavaScript
• Expertise in JavaScript libraries such as VueJS, React, Angular and NodeJS
• Expertise in mobile web development and responsive web design
• Expertise in web usability (UI/UX design)
• Expertise in JavaScript testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Jasmine
• Expertise in version control systems such as Git
• Expertise in code coverage tools such as Cobertura and Clover
• Expertise in RESTful web services using AJAX, JSON
• Expertise in object-oriented software design, design patterns, security awareness and development best practices
• Expertise in DevOps and agile development methods such as Lean, Scrum, Kanban
• Expertise in development on Windows, Linux and/or MacOS
• Expertise in IDE software such as Visual Studio Code
• Expertise in build automation tools such as Azure DevOps Pipelines

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 WestJets 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 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 – and that is our people. WestJet is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences by way of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to you bring your full self to work and feel appreciated for your contributions.

At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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

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