Digital Technology - Lead Developer, Website
Description
The Lead Developer, Website is responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, and continuously improving robust, efficient, and scalable technology solutions for Aritzia.com. This role involves partnering with Digital Product Management, Digital Design, Marketing, and Digital Merchandising to drive technical strategy and roadmap. Key responsibilities include managing and mentoring a team of developers and QA engineers, building a collaborative team culture, defining technical vision, upholding technical standards, driving agile delivery, and providing strategic technical support. This position is also designed as a stepping stone to Engineering Management, focusing on leadership development while maintaining technical credibility.
What We're Looking For
Directly manage a squad of developers and QA engineers, providing mentorship, career development, and performance management.,Build a collaborative team culture, participating in hiring, onboarding, and creating individual development plans.,Define and communicate the technical vision and roadmap for your product area, balancing short-term delivery with long-term architectural goals.,Establish and uphold technical standards and system design principles, guiding architecture decisions, managing technical debt, and maintaining best practices through code reviews.,Partner cross-functionally with Product Managers and Designers to shape solutions and validate feasibility.,Drive delivery excellence through agile leadership, removing blockers, tracking team velocity and quality metrics.,Provide strategic technical support through selective hands-on coding for critical items, high-level code reviews, and advanced debugging, serving as an escalation point for complex production issues.
Ideal Candidate
Proven full-stack development skills with experience leading and overseeing developers & QA/QE/SDET.,Strong proficiency in React, modern JavaScript/TypeScript, and eCommerce-specific challenges (catalogs, cart, checkout flows).,Working knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js, APIs, databases) for architectural guidance and code review.,Experience with commerce platforms (Salesforce Commerce Cloud/PWAKit preferred).,Understanding of testing strategies and ability to ensure robust test coverage.,Familiarity with payment integrations, inventory management, SEO, and customer experience optimization.,Knowledge of web performance optimization and conversion rate principles.,Proven ability to lead and mentor developers and QA engineers, with experience in resource planning and sprint management.,Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and make decisions under pressure.,A growth mindset with enthusiasm for leadership development, strategic thinking, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.
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About the Company
Aritzia Inc.
Aritzia is a vertically integrated design house with an innovative global platform, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. The company focuses on good design, quality materials, and timeless style with the well-being of its people and the planet in mind. Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, Aritzia creates and curates beautiful and beautifully made products, cultivates aspirational environments, offers engaging service, and connects through captivating communications, all under the concept of 'Everyday Luxury'.
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