At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and automate DevOps platforms while collaborating with diverse teams at WestJet.
- Company: Join WestJet, a leading airline known for its innovative technology solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work policy, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on software delivery and automation in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualifications and 7+ years of experience in DevOps and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.
Design DevOps platforms and CI/CD automation as a Specialist at WestJet, working onsite under the company’s hybrid work policy. This Specialist – DevOps supports WestJet Technology’s DevOps practice team. You will build reusable delivery platforms, maintain tooling, and improve software delivery through automation, Kubernetes, and governance. The work includes partnering with Architecture, Security, Quality Management, Project Management, Operations, product teams, and platform teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own DevOps tooling, CI/CD platforms, automation, and AKS engineering
- Maintain reusable pipelines, shared libraries, and delivery standards
- Administer Atlassian Suite, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Artifactory
- Build and maintain WestJet’s Kubernetes platform
- Identify automation, modernization, and capability upgrade opportunities
Requirements:
- Postgraduate qualifications and seven-plus years’ experience preferred
- Leadership experience mentoring multidisciplinary technical teams
- Experience leading governance, standardization, and enterprise tooling adoption
- Hands-on experience with complex releases and environment landscapes
- Advanced communication, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Apply DevOps engineering, pipeline automation, Kubernetes, and platform governance expertise to WestJet’s technology delivery practice.
DevOps Platform Engineering Specialist in Toronto employer: WestJet Group
WestJet is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, making it a fantastic place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the airline industry. With a strong focus on employee growth, WestJet offers comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, all within a supportive work culture that prioritizes teamwork and guest satisfaction. Located in a vibrant community, employees enjoy a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and encourages contributions to enhance brand health and marketing performance.
