Senior Mobile Application Developer

Career Opportunities: Senior Mobile Application Developer (100298)

Requisition ID 100298 - Posted - Digital Technology - Calgary, AB (YYC) - WestJet

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

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. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

Overview of role:

WestJet is currently seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer to support our Digital Technology team. Working with the Mobile Software Development Team, this Developer will participate in primarily mobile app software development projects and work with the Development Team and business stakeholders to develop appropriate object-oriented designs for the mobile applications.

As a Senior Mobile Application Developer, responsibilities include development and maintenance of code for the delivery of WestJet's consumer facing mobile applications. This role will require application of industry-standard practices and techniques as well as active coaching of Developers in their use. Participation will be required in the ongoing improvement and evolution of WestJet’s software development practices and toolset while also providing technical support for WestJet’s mission-critical mobile applications.

Specific duties will include design and development of code, build infrastructure maintenance, release management and ongoing support. Close collaboration between the development team, quality assurance and business stakeholders is required to develop software to meet WestJet’s business, technical and quality requirements. 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.

• Designs and writes robust, extensible, high-quality code that meets business, technical and quality requirements
• Ensures that code is written individually and in collaboration with other Developers during the development of WestJet’s mobile apps in addition to conforming to WestJet’s coding standards and style guidelines
• Actively promotes the daily use of established software development best practices, methodologies and standards amongst the WestJet software development team
• Provides technical leadership and coaching to Developers and external consultants working on software projects in WestJet
• Deliver prompt, efficient production technical support service for WestJet’s mobile apps
• Consult on overall production system architecture
• Develop test automation frameworks in collaboration with other team members

Experience and qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in all phases of software development
• Experience developing mobile applications for iOS and/or Android
• Expert level knowledge of Swift/Objective C or Kotlin/Java
• Experience building applications with Flutter/Dart is required
• Knowledge of mobile platform guidelines (Material Design, Human Interface Guidelines)
• Ability to produce high quality mobile implementations from designs and wireframes
• Experience with development for accessibility
• Practical experience with object-oriented software design methodologies, design patterns and best practices
• Practical understanding of iterative, agile development methods, processes and techniques such as Scrum
• Ability to work in a cross-functional DevOps environment
• Design and develop automated unit and integration tests that define and validate feature/product requirements
• Strong customer focus coupled with the ability to operate effectively in an energetic, fast-paced business environment
• Demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Must provide high level of customer service to internal and external guests
• Experience with Azure, AWS or Google Cloud is beneficial in this role

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