Company Overview
Lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We set the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, creating transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. Our success is built on innovative products, a strong focus on stores, investment in our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we serve. We also focus on creating a healthier, thriving future, fostering an equitable, inclusive, and growth‑focused environment for our people.
About the Team
The Architect partners with delivery teams to architect, design, and build flexible, scalable, and resilient applications and services that can more easily adapt to future business needs. The Mobile App is the guest‑facing iOS and Android application, serving as the front‑end experience for guests to browse, purchase products, and engage with additional features such as Community, Wishlist, Loyalty, etc.
Responsibilities
- Lead the business / functional architecture and strategy for solutions consistent with Lululemon Technology’s enterprise architecture.
- Ensure operational platforms and interfacing data / systems are properly architected from an end‑to‑end perspective.
- Collaborate with domain architects (DevOps, CI / CD, Mobile, DB, and other integrated systems) and development teams to support and guide solution implementations.
- Assist in estimating dev and QA efforts, ensuring proper understanding of implementation scope and adherence to best practices.
- Work with Business Analysts to define and refine technical requirements for future work.
- Translate business functionality into well‑designed solutions within timelines, resources, and quality constraints.
- Produce detailed design documentation; maintain architecture models; ensure required documentation is in Jira and Confluence.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, technologies, and emerging trends.
- Conduct code reviews, collaborate with DevOps and infra teams for backend setup, and coordinate mobile application release processes.
- Advise mobile developers on best practices and architecture usage; monitor resource usage and costs (AWS).
Qualifications
BS / BA in technology or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.Minimum 6 years of real‑world experience developing, deploying, scaling, and maintaining software and infrastructure, primarily in app development.Hands‑on experience with Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Terraform or equivalent IaC, and CI / CD pipelines in GitLab.Strong understanding of well‑architected frameworks, cloud governance, SCP / RCP, and large‑scale account management.Experience designing modern, efficient systems with excellent attention to detail.Commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing; ability to challenge the status quo.Must‑Haves
Acknowledge personal responsibility and the presence of choice.Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on continuous innovation.Strong, honest communication that fosters kindness.Leadership with courage and confidence in achieving greatness.People‑first mindset building trusting relationships.Integrate fun and joy into work culture without taking yourself too seriously.Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
Typical hiring range : $125,500 – $160,576 annually. Base pay is based on market location and may vary. Eligible for a competitive annual bonus program.
Extended health, dental, 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 courses.People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series.Workplace Arrangement
Hybrid – in‑person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology
Industry
Retail
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