Senior Solution Architect Job in Vancouver Canada– lululemon

Want to shape how a global brand builds its supply chain technology? This Senior Solution Architect job in Vancouver Lululemon is a hybrid role with lululemon. You would join the Upstream Supply Chain Technology team and design solutions that power the business from raw materials to finished goods.

About the team

The Upstream Supply Chain Technology team helps run lululemon’s supply chain. We do this through smart, innovative technology. Our purpose is to help the wider business innovate and deliver on its strategic vision. That vision includes better sourcing and manufacturing, a responsible supply chain, and superior product quality.

We are a team that dares to innovate. We support each other. We strengthen our partnerships, and we collaborate while having fun. Our engineering team builds secure, reliable, and high-performing products. These products enable USCT planning and execution work.

We follow the ideas behind Agile, DevOps, and SRE. This speeds up our development. It also helps us create a fun, inclusive, and supportive place to work. We believe the journey is better when it is shared, so we focus on the future, not the past.

About the role

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will design and own complex solution designs. These designs enable priority business capabilities. They also deliver measurable results across many systems and business areas.

You will work closely with business and technology leaders. Together, you will define target solution architectures. You will document your designs with clear trade-offs and evolution considerations. You will also explain the architecture in a clear, compelling way. Your audience will include both technical and non-technical people.

You will guide teams through system selection and build-versus-buy decisions. You will make sure solutions align with domain and enterprise standards. And you will give steady architectural guidance all the way through delivery.

You bring deep expertise across architecture, software engineering, cloud, and integration. You use it to solve complex challenges. You also make sure solutions are scalable, resilient, and fit for purpose.

Select responsibilities

• Design solution architectures that meet business requirements and technical constraints.
• Document solution designs, assumptions, trade-offs, constraints, and evolution considerations.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and vendors that align with architectural standards.
• Work with business and engineering teams to turn architecture into clear delivery plans.
• Make sure solutions are interoperable, reusable, and consistent with domain and enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in solution architecture, software development, systems engineering, or technical consulting, or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing multi-system technology solutions. You should use optimized architectural patterns for scalability, performance, and integration.
• Experience researching and evaluating technologies for multi-system solutions. You should be comfortable leading platform selection discussions against clear evaluation criteria.
• A proven ability to connect architectural decisions to business goals. You should be able to assess stakeholder impact and explain technical complexity to non-technical audiences.
• Experience solutioning end-to-end full-stack applications, and integrating SaaS and PaaS systems.
• Familiarity with databases, ML Ops principles, and ML and data processing tools such as Databricks.

What we look for in our people

These are the qualities that help people thrive at lululemon:

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment. Take personal responsibility for your life.
• Bring an entrepreneurial spirit. Keep innovating to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness. Create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage. Know that the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection. Put people first and build trusting relationships.
• Bring fun and joy to the way you work. In short, do not take yourself too seriously.

Compensation and benefits

lululemon’s pay is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy. This rewards strong individual and team performance.

The typical hiring range for this role is CAD $132,600 to $174,000 a year. The base pay offered is based on market location. It may also vary with job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards, permanent employees in this role may also be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program. Program eligibility requirements apply.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We aim to be the place where inclusive leaders grow, and where everyone can be well. We recognise our teams for their performance and dedication. Our total rewards also support career development, wellbeing, and personal growth, including:

• Extended health and dental benefits, plus mental health plans.
• Paid time off.
• Savings and retirement plan matching.
• A generous employee discount.
• Fitness and yoga classes.
• Parenthood top-up.
• An extensive catalogue of development courses.
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series, to name a few.

Please note: the incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company may change these programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time, without advance notice.

Workplace arrangement

This is a hybrid role. In-person collaboration and connection matter to our culture. Work is performed onsite a minimum of four days per week.

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Frequently asked questions

Where is this job based?

The role is based at lululemon’s Store Support Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

How much does it pay?

The typical hiring range is CAD $132,600 to $174,000 a year. The base pay offered depends on market location, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Is this a remote or hybrid job?

This is a hybrid role. Work is performed onsite a minimum of four days per week.

How much experience do I need?

You need 6 to 10 years of experience in solution architecture, software development, systems engineering, or technical consulting, or equivalent.

Do I need authorization to work in Canada?

Yes. Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

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