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Join us, this is where your career story takes off.
The Solution Architect, Data Automation is responsible for the end to end solution architecture of digital, data, and automation initiatives within the digital business and data automation domain. The role ensures solutions are fit for purpose, well designed, and aligned to enterprise architecture standards, strategies, and engineering practices.
This role works closely with business partners, delivery teams, and fellow architects to translate complex requirements into coherent architectural designs, satisfactorily reconcile conflicting concerns of stakeholders and manage tradeoffs, to create the intended business outcomes. The Solution Architect contributes to the maturity of WestJet’s architecture practice by applying standards, promoting sound architectural principles, and mentoring others through collaboration and example.
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Owns architectural design for assigned projects or programs, including key decisions, tradeoffs, and documentation
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Balances functional needs, cost, security, service quality, and operational considerations to deliver pragmatic, scalable solutions
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Ensures solutions align with enterprise architectures, strategies, policies, and standards, including security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
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Guides and mentors engineers, analysts, and peers, supporting capability growth and consistent architectural practices
Experience and qualifications
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Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline, with 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
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Proven experience designing and delivering complex solutions across digital, data, and automation domains, including familiarity with LLMs and generative AI technologies
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Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, with demonstrated experience in balancing business, functional and systems management requirements to create valuable, resilient solutions
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Strong understanding of solution architecture frameworks and modelling approaches, such as TOGAF, SABSA, ArchiMate, and the C4 model
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Broad technical knowledge across application architecture, integration patterns (APIs, services, microservices), cloud platforms, data, and security
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Solid understanding of security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including PCI, PIPEDA, GDPR, and CCPA
The benefits of being a WestJetter:
WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:
- 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!
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 per cent. 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 WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets 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 youre passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you dont 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 talentwestjet.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 isnt the right fit at this time.
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