Senior Backend Developer

Role Overview

• Contribute to innovative technology solutions that meet business needs for today and tomorrow
• Help translate business requirements into scalable, user-centric technology designs for Aritzia
• Contribute to the development, configuration, and integration of solutions to ensure the solution design intent is realized and works seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure
• Implement structured testing that ensures functionality and identify and address deficiencies
• Launch and proactively maintain technology solutions, collaborating with teammates to improve development processes

Requirements

• Experience in building and scaling APIs, with solid understanding of API versioning, documentation (OpenAPI, Swagger), and design patterns
• Core Programming Languages and Frameworks: Node.Js, Typescript
• Databases and Caching Layer: CloudSQL, Firestore, Redis
• E-Commerce Platforms and Core Integrations: Vital retail ecosystem integrations like PIM (Product Information), OMS (Order Management), ERP systems, or payment processors (e.g. Adyen) and Commerce (e.g. Salesforce)
• Search and Product Discovery Engines: Search indexers (e.g. Elasticsearch, Algolia)
• High-Concurrency and Event-Driven Architecture: Managing inventory locks and handling large traffic spikes during flash sales or product drops
• Hands-on experience with microservices and cloud platforms, including building and integrating cloud-based solutions across distributed systems (Google Cloud Platform or equivalent preferred, inclusive of Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Firestore, Cloud Storage, and IAM)
• Strong experience designing scalable backend systems, including web-scale architecture and supporting high traffic Digital Commerce platforms
• Experience implementing secure authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT), secrets management, and best practices aligned with PCI/PII security standards
• Solid DevOps fundamentals including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred), automated testing, and observability using Cloud Logging/Monitoring
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues, analyze logs and traces, and drive high availability and reliability across services
• Comfortability collaborating with clients, articulating technical recommendations, and balancing business goals
• Skills in optimizing development workflows, improving efficiency, and mentoring team members
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Distributed Systems
• ElasticSearch
• ERP
• Flash
• Google Cloud Platform
• JavaScript
• Microservices
• Node.js
• Redis
• SQL
• Terraform
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.