Junior software developer Jobs in Calgary, AB

Career Opportunities : Student - Software Developer (Co-op) (100335)

Requisition ID 100335 - Posted - Digital Technology - Calgary, AB (YYC) - WestJet

Employment Type : Part-time Temp Contract 6+ Mos

City : Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date : 03 / 07 / 2025

Posting Close Date : 03 / 07 / 2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11 : 59pm MST )

This is a hybrid work position in Calgary, Alberta, requiring in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE). Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

Overview of the role :

The student information technology developer will engage in an exciting relationship with an appointed mentor and work with the greater team creating high-quality software solutions. Specific areas of learning will cover the application of industry-standard processes, practices, and techniques to develop web-based applications and APIs. There will be extensive opportunity to work closely with the development team and business stakeholders to develop appropriate object-oriented software systems that meet WestJet’s business, technical, and quality requirements.

This role will align impeccably with an energetic self-starter who has a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. Our business is growing and evolving, so the successful student must exhibit a high standard of excellence, enjoy challenges, and be results-driven.

This role can start June 1st or September 1st with an end date of August 30, 2026.

This opportunity will present learning opportunities in the following disciplines :

• Greater understanding of WestJet’s product features and environments
• Exposure to design, development methodologies, coding standards, and style guidelines
• Participate in workshops, presentations, and training for skill development
• Learn to work with business stakeholders to define functional and design specifications
• Pair with team members to complete tasks, code reviews, and perform demos
• Become skilled in providing accurate estimates for development effort, complexity, and risk
• Understand the development of automated unit, acceptance, and integration tests
• Study the development of robust, extensible, high-quality code
• Discover the workflow between operational partners for supportability of new features / products
• Gather, review, and provide input and analysis for back-end code, unit tests, and automated tests
• Document system components and provide input into preparing release notes

Education & Business Acumen

Technical Skills

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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.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value. 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. All roles that are identified as safety-sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us unique and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting.

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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