Digital Technology - Senior Backend Developer

Aritzia; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

Baby Leave

Cafe & Dining

Fitness Center

Virtual Wellness

Dog-friendly Offices

Amenities

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Aritzia in Seattle seeks a Senior Developer, Backend, Digital Technology to design, develop and support scalable backend services that power Everyday Luxury experiences for our clients. You will work with cross‑functional teams including Digital Product Management, Digital Design, Omni, and Data & Analytics to translate business requirements into robust, high‑performing software solutions.

The role emphasizes secure authentication, DevOps practices, and cloud-based architectures, with

Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling APIs with versioning and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Strong backend programming with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with Cloud SQL, Firestore and Redis caches.
• Familiarity with e-commerce ecosystems and ERP/payment integrations.
• Knowledge of secure authentication and PCI/PII compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support scalable backend solutions for high-traffic Digital Commerce platforms.
• Collaborate with product, design, and marketing to translate requirements into robust architectures.
• Develop, configure, and integrate solutions ensuring design intent and system compatibility.
• Implement structured testing and proactive defect remediation.
• Launch and maintain solutions, improving development processes with teammates.

Skills

APIs & API design

Node.js

Typescript

Cloud Platforms (GCP)

OpenAPI/Swagger

Databases & Caching (CloudSQL, Fire…

PCI/PII security

CI/CD & DevOps

Distributed systems

Tools

Cloud Run

Cloud Functions

Pub/Sub

Terraform

IAM

Elasticsearch/Algolia

OAuth2/JWT

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 a Senior Developer, Backend, Digital Technology, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting Aritzia’s technology. This role will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Digital Product Management, Digital Design, Omni, Enterprise Technology, Data & Analytics, and Marketing. 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 a Senior Developer, Backend, Digital Technology, you will:

• 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

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

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

• 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.

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.

Everyday Luxury. To Elevate Your World.™ 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. Join us to elevate your world.

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