Senior DevOps

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Employment Type : Full-time Regular

City : Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date : 12 / 19 / 2025

Posting Close Date : 01 / 01 / 2026 ( Posting will close at 11 : 59pm MST )

This position requires in-person collaboration up to 5 days per week. Please note this arrangement is subject to change with business requirements.

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.

Overview of role

WestJet is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure) reporting into our Digital Technology office within the Accounts & Rewards area. This individual can exhibit a high standard of excellence, enjoys challenges, and is results-driven. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to work in an agile environment.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be designing, implementing, deploying, and supporting infrastructure as code to deliver APIs and frontend software applications to our guests. This position requires an energetic and motivated individual 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. You will participate in the following areas : apply industry-standard processes, practices, and techniques; lead the DevOps team and business stakeholders to develop and support appropriate software solutions that meet WestJet’s business, technical and quality requirements; coach and mentor to other DevOps team members.

Key deliverables

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance systems that support the digital functions of the company; implement and design CI / CD pipelines to automate the delivery of our APIs and Frontend applications.
• Prepare and maintain IaC scripts for our infrastructure and monitoring platforms.
• Automate and document troubleshooting of production applications.
• Ensure that all APIs are fully tested in an automated framework, including functional and performance tests.
• 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.
• Participate in a pre / post-hours on-call rotation to maintain a 24x7 environment.

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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 percent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost 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. 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 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. We welcome diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, and 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. We encourage you to explore future opportunities with us if this role isn't the right fit at this time.

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

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