Description & Requirementswho we arelululemon 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
The Global Distribution Technology teams are committed to unlocking business potential with our Global Fulfillment and broader Supply Chain partners. Supporting both vendor and propriety systems the teams provide solutions to enable our partners in streamlining the lifecycle of product movement from our manufacturers to our DC's, from our DC's to our stores and guests.
We are seeking a talented Senior Architect II who will oversee systems architecture on the Global Distribution Team. This individual will be part of the team responsible for delivering a multi-year transformation initiative to support company's future network strategy and growth. From solving large complex design problems to leading engineers and junior architects through delivery & implementation, you will act as a key technical leader, driving alignment and clarity across multiple stakeholder groups.
A day in the life:
- Provide architecture delivery support across multiple teams within the delivery unit and actively drive solution alignment between other Architects, Analysts, Engineers, Program & Project Managers, and Product, Business & Engineering leadership
- Act as solution design lead for large, complex or mission critical projects and initiatives that requires cross-team collaboration
- Drive the architecture vision and engineering for platforms across Global Distribution Technology
- An accomplished individual contributor, as a Senior Architect you now focus on working through others to achieve delivery goals and drive successful business outcomes
- Take ownership of designs that span multiple people's work, breaking work into smaller tasks for junior architects and may also delegate to Software Engineers and Analysts
- Work closely with other domain architects and software development teams to support and guide development teams implementing solutions and educate teams on corresponding technical aspects
- Continue to investigate new technologies to evolve the future state architecture in partnership with domain architects
- Develop and monitor adherence to integration standards and will utilize these standards to design solutions that meet operational requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability, and manageability
- Deep understanding of integration technologies and practices as well as the business acumen to develop overarching system designs
- Provide first level effort and cost assessments to departmental initiatives
- Assist management in making technology decisions by weighing in on risk and ROI
- Participate and contribute to yearly strategic initiative planning
- Mentor delivery teams on adopting new ideas/technologies
- Have a forward-thinking, empathy driven mindset with people and development at the forefront
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or applicable experience in information / computer technology field
- Very strong technical skills with at least 10+ years hands-on design, coding, integration, and deployment experience in enterprise applications
- 5+ years of experience in architecting retail/supply chain applications is required
- Experience solutioning end-to-end full-stack applications, integration of SaaS and PaaS systems
- Experience building technology roadmaps spanning 3-5 years
- Proven track record of successfully delivering API integration projects
- Experience in vendor evaluation and scoring of new technologies/tools
- Knowledge of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure) is required
- Experience building microservices is required
- Background in agile methodologies is highly valued
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism in working collaboratively at all levels inside and outside of the organization
- Strong collaboration skills to achieve business goals collectively across broad teams
- Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change
- Strong preference for those with supply chain application experience
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results
- Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously
Additional NotesImmigration support is potentially available for this role.
Compensation and Benefits Package lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from
$164,000-$225,500annually; 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, 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 arrangementThis role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.
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