Digital - Backend Developer / Senior Backend Developer APIs & Integration

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

Baby Leave

Cafe & Dining

Fitness Studio

Wellness Program

Dog-friendly Office

Parent Room

Bike Facilities

Other Perks

Job summary

Aritzia is seeking a Senior Backend Developer APIs & Integration to lead API design and integration across Digital Technology. You will architect scalable patterns, mentor teammates, and drive secure, performant data access.

Based in Vancouver, you will champion cloud-native solutions, automation, and onboarding for the Digital Solution Delivery team, enabling faster delivery of Everyday Luxury experiences to our clients.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to design secure, highly scalable APIs and data-driven Node.js applications.
• Experience optimizing development workflows and mentoring team members.
• Curiosity to leverage AI to accelerate workflows and generate business solutions.
• Proficient in delivering modern cloud solutions with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficient in integration patterns like Event-Driven Architecture and Pub/Sub.
• Experience in data modeling and developing complex SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of scalable digital APIs and integrations.
• Drive architectural vision for API management, governance, and scalable frameworks.
• Champion automation to streamline API provisioning, configuration, and deployment.
• Deliver impactful features for digital integrations and API capabilities.
• Ensure reliable, high-performance API services with proactive support.

Skills

API design

Workflow optimization

AI for automation

Event-Driven Architecture

SQL querying

CDP / Marketing tech

Leadership principles

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

THE BUSINESS

We are Everyday Luxury™.

It’s what we do and how we do it — together.

It’s working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.

It’s maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.

It’s knowing that wherever you are, you belong.

It’s elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.

It’s You. And an endless runway of opportunity.

With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us.

THE TEAM

The mission of the Digital Technology department is to design, build, deliver and operate robust, efficient, and scalable technology solutions that align with our strategic, business and technology goals.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Digital Technology team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for delivering everyday luxury experiences to Aritzia’s clients by leveraging technology to meet and exceed the vision and mission of the business. As the Senior Integration Developer/Integration Developer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design and implementation of API-driven processes and integrations, while also architecting enhancements for existing platforms to accelerate successful delivery. You will be responsible for establishing and championing robust frameworks, patterns, and standards that enable technology teams to build, deploy, and operate efficiently and securely, including providing essential tooling and training to ensure seamless adoption across the organization. A core part of your contribution will be onboarding, assessing, mentoring, and developing Digital Solution Delivery team members to foster their growth and technical expertise. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in Digital Technology to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Backend Developer / Senior Backend Developer APIs & Integration you will:

• 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

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Backend Developer / Senior Backend Developer APIs & Integration has:

• 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
• Skillsinoptimizingdevelopment workflows, improving efficiency, and mentoring team members
• Curiosity to leverage AI to accelerate workflows and generate business solutions
• Proficient in delivering modern cloud solutions across major platforms, with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) being preferred
• Proficient in integration patterns like Event-Driven Architecture and Pub/Sub
• Experience in data modeling and developing complex SQL queries preferred
• Experience with Marketing Technologies, Customer Data Platforms (CDP), and/or Loyalty Platforms
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia’s ValuesandBusiness and People Leadership principles

THE COMPENSATION

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy.

The range for roles at this level is $100,000–$300,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range.

With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• Baby LeaveProgram—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.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.