Job Description

Sr. Architect I Outbound Logistics Technology

Who we are

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.

About this team

The Global Logistics and Trade 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 DCs, from our DCs to our stores and guests as well as international trade across logistics and settlement activities including but not limited to components such as product classification, import/export process management and commercial invoice information.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Architect who will own systems architecture on the Outbound Logistics Technology team supporting our in-house parcel engine and associated capabilities. In this role you play a pivotal role in supporting delivery teams by crafting detailed solution roadmaps for a defined set of capabilities, systems, or projects. You collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure implementations align with architectural intent and business goals.

A Day in the Life/Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and evolution of technology solutions across the architecture lifecycle, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, Project/Program Managers, and Analysts to define project requirements, success criteria, and design guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Actively participate in and present at architecture design reviews, advocating for sound design principles and engineering best practices.
• Proactively engage cross-functional stakeholders, gather organizational context, and incorporate insights into architectural decisions.
• Identify and document deviations from future-state architecture, escalating where necessary to maintain architectural integrity.
• Clearly communicate trade-offs in architecture approaches; adapt processes to project and team needs.
• Contribute to the Architecture Community of Practice, sharing knowledge and presenting at internal events to foster alignment and growth across teams.
• Continue to investigate new and innovative technologies to evolve the future state architecture in partnership with other Architects in the department
• 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
• Mentor delivery teams on adopting new ideas/technologies
• Have a forward-thinking, empathy driven mindset with people and development at the forefront

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and/or applicable experience in information/computer technology field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, cloud-based software systems.
• 5+ years of experience in architecting retail/supply chain applications is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Java spring and related frameworks for 4-5 years.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms, with hands-on experience in AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience integrating with Cloud/SaaS applications, APIs, SDK of packaged applications and legacy applications.
• Experience building microservices is required.
• Strong capabilities in data architecture, including analytics pipelines, visualization frameworks, and scalable data solutions.
• Experience working and leading in a DevOps operating model utilizing Cloud infrastructure.
• 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 doesnt take themselves too seriously.

compensation and benefits package

lululemons 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 $136,200-170,200 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 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

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

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