Data Developer

WestJet
CA - Alberta - Calgary
January 28, 2025
IT

Career Opportunities:
Data Developer (100119)

Requisition ID 100119 - Posted - Digital - Data and Business In - Calgary, AB (YYC) - WestJet

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.

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. Participation in an On-Call rotation is required.

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.
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.
Develop comprehensive designs and document work in accordance with established standards, methodologies, and tools.
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.
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:

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!

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