Senior Architect I

About lululemon:

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 products, 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. As we continue to elevate our shopping experience, our India Tech Hub plays a key role in expanding our technology capabilities in Product Systems, Merchandising and Planning, Digital Presence, distribution and logistics, and corporate systems. Our team in India works as an extension of the global team on projects of strategic importance.

Senior Architect I

About this team:

The architecture group at lululemon is responsible for guiding the design and implementation of technical strategies that support every aspect of our rapidly scaling global business. You will work in a matrixed environment alongside peers in business, engineering, program, ux and strategy – among other disciplines – to collaboratively develop and deliver industry leading technology solutions aligned to business goals and objectives. In addition to your primary team, project, or portfolio you will be supported by a diverse Architecture Community of Practice, which provides learning and governance resources to all architects and will help you build a strong and robust practice of leadership grounded in technical proficiency, innovative thinking and empathy.

Core Responsibilities:

As a Senior Architect you support delivery teams in the development of detailed solution roadmaps for a well-defined set of capabilities or logical group of systems, services or projects. You partner closely with engineers and project management to ensure that implementation meets design expectations. You are proactive in reaching out to architects and leaders in teams with which your technology integrates and you drive results through strong cross-functional collaboration. You serve as the organization's subject matter expert for capabilities in your portfolio and work actively within the Architecture Community of Practice.

• In partnership with Business Analysts, Project Managers, Product Owners, Engineers and other Architects, you provide leadership in defining project requirements and success criteria along with guiding the design throughout the development lifecycle
• Participate and present at architecture design reviews
• Proactively align with key stakeholders, seek organizational context and apply learnings to architecture solutions; be comfortable supporting and communicating with diverse technical and business teams
• Evaluate, document, and escalate alterations to future state architectures
• Communicates trade-offs in different types of engineering and architecture processes and adjust your team's process to meet the needs of the project and others on the team
• Contribute to the growth and strength of the architecture community of practice by actively attending and presenting at community events

Qualifications:

• BS / BA in technology related discipline or relevant industry experience
• 10 – 12 years of experience
  developing, deploying, scaling and maintaining software systems
• Relevant industry experience is preferred, with prior experience developing solutions for retail or eCommerce businesses.
• Bachelor's 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 6-8 years.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms, with hands-on experience in AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Create Technical Specifications, Design Documents, and Data Mapping - keeping in mind the best practices and principles of integration design and architecture
• Experience integrating with Cloud/SaaS applications, API's, SDK of packaged applications and legacy applications.
• Strong 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.
• Liaise with global team leadership to ensure consistency of engineering vision and standards across all time zones