Lululemon Athletica is hiring: Lead Architect, Digital Publishing in Seattle

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Description & Requirements

Who We Are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future, including creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.

A Day in the Life: What You’ll Do

Responsible for designing and implementing a project’s technical architecture. Lead solution design impacting multiple teams' backlogs. Define the structure of a system, its interfaces, and the principles that guide its organization, software design, and implementation. Assess projects' technical feasibility and implementation risks. Work with other architects and functional leaders to ensure clarity for execution. Act as a key technical leader, driving alignment across stakeholder groups. Provide architecture delivery support across teams and actively drive solution alignment between Architects, Sr Architects, Sr. Software Engineers, Lead Engineers, Program & Project Managers, and Product, Business & Engineering leadership. Represent architectural perspectives during cross-functional roadmap development. Ensure that product/business solutions align with organizational technology strategy.

Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days/week.

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's in Information Technology or a related field plus 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in designing and developing enterprise solutions on cloud-based architectures or a combination of cloud and on-prem.

Of the required experience, must have 6 years in the following (which may be gained concurrently):

• Problem solving at an enterprise architect level and performing root cause analysis for issues;
• Developing software towards an architecture vision;
• Working with agile project delivery methodologies;
• Using data management tools (data lake, Tableau, Power BI, or relational databases);
• Experience in building data warehouse and customer 360 platforms using Snowflake and Databricks;
• Designing data products and data architecture.

Of the required experience, must have 5 years in the following (which may be gained concurrently):

• Delivering or architecting marketing technologies including Customer 360;
• Building or working with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs).

Of the required experience, must have 2 years in the following (which may be gained concurrently):

• Reviewing the work of junior technology professionals and providing performance feedback;
• Architecture and design of marketing, advertising, and data platforms.

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.
• 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.

Workplace Arrangement

This role is classified as Hybrid under our global 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.

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in the USA is required for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy. The typical hiring range for this position is from $185,000.00 - $205,000.00 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent employees may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. Other components of our total rewards offerings include:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans;
• Paid time off;
• Savings and retirement plan matching;
• Parenthood top-up;
• Extensive catalogue of development course offerings;
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series.

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

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

For individualized support, email us at accommodations@lululemon.com. Include the position title, location, and the nature of your request.