Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aritzia is a fashion retailer whose Digital Technology department designs, builds, delivers, and operates scalable technology solutions. The Backend Developer / Senior Backend Developer APIs & Integration will lead API and integration design, development, architecture, automation, governance, and support while helping advance digital capabilities and mentor team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of scalable digital APIs, from design and development to robust maintenance, to ensure these APIs facilitate seamless, efficient integration across all Digital’s systems and platforms
- Drive the architectural vision for API management, integration, and governance, including leading the design and implementation of scalable frameworks, patterns, and standards, while establishing highly supportable methods for secure, performant, and cached data access
- Champion automation initiatives to streamline API provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes; develop intuitive self-service portals and tools, empowering teams to independently test, consume, and onboard APIs with ease
- Strategically drive the delivery of impactful features and enhancements for digital integrations and API capabilities, directly unlocking significant business value and advancing our technological capabilities
- Ensure the consistent delivery of highly reliable and performant digital integration solutions and API services; establish and maintain excellent proactive and reactive support mechanisms, minimizing disruption and maximizing uptime
Skills
- Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience with strong analytical skills to design secure, highly scalable APIs and data-driven Node.js applications, optimizing development workflows through robust testing and automation
- Skills in optimizing development workflows, improving efficiency, and mentoring team members
- Curiosity to leverage AI to accelerate workflows and generate business solutions
- Proficient in integration patterns like Event-Driven Architecture and Pub/Sub
- Experience with Marketing Technologies, Customer Data Platforms (CDP), and/or Loyalty Platforms
- A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
- Proficient in delivering modern cloud solutions across major platforms, with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) being preferred
- Experience in data modeling and developing complex SQL queries preferred
Benefits
- Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range.
- Product Discount, including exclusive private shopping events
- Baby Leave Program — up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
- A-OK Commissary & Cafe — curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
- The SET — an in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training.
- Aritzia Virtual Wellness — 24/7 resources to support physical, mental, social or financial wellbeing goals.
- Aspirational Workplace — specially designed offices that are dog friendly.
- Amenities including a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
- Dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.
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