lululemon Associate Engineer - Inventory Systems

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

We are a group of passionate individuals delivering Lululemon's Corporate Systems roadmap globally.

Inventory Systems team is responsible for managing Inventory, Pricing and Sales platform for lululemon to ensure accurate view of Inventory across the globe for our stores, warehouses, and financial systems.

core responsibilities

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will develop software features and components with guidance from senior engineers, writing functional code for assigned work including API endpoints, database queries, and UI components while building technical proficiency in the team's technology stack and development practices. You will participate in design discussions to understand technical approaches, conduct code reviews for peers providing constructive feedback, and contribute to feature delivery from requirements clarification through production deployment and post-release monitoring. You will collaborate effectively with product managers and designers on feature requirements, debug and resolve issues in development and production environments, and contribute to team knowledge sharing through documentation and technical discussions. This role may require availability outside of standard business hours, including on ‑ call support, based on business needs.

Select responsibilities include:

• Design and implement software features end-to-end including APIs, business logic, data models, and user interfaces within established architectural patterns
• Write clean, maintainable code following established coding standards and design patterns
• Conduct code reviews providing constructive feedback on code quality, design, and security
• Write comprehensive automated tests including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Debug and resolve defects and production issues including root cause analysis and implementing fixes

qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of software development experience building and maintaining production applications, or equivalent
• Experience writing clean, maintainable code following established coding standards; familiarity with design patterns and code review practices
• Proven ability to decompose moderately complex problems into software solutions; understanding of how code changes can impact related components
• Experience implementing API integrations following REST principles; familiarity with authentication mechanisms and established integration patterns
• Experience of working with Oracle Retail products - RMS/ReSA/RPM and coding in PL/SQL
• Experience in event-based integration building and troubleshooting in Java/Sprint Boot

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

additional notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $84,900 - $111,400 annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.


workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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