Digital Technology – Senior Manager/Manager, Mobile Engineering (React Native)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

Baby Leave

Virtual Wellness

Aspirational Workplace

Amenities

The Extras

Job summary

Aritzia's Digital Technology team in Seattle is seeking an Engineering Manager, App Technology to lead the design, development and delivery of our mobile app. You will mentor a squad of developers and QA engineers, shaping the technical roadmap and collaborating with Product, Design, Omni, and Marketing to deliver high-impact features.

In this role you will drive delivery excellence, guide architecture decisions, and ensure performance optimization while supporting cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Proven React Native app development with leadership of dev and QA teams.
• Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript and ecommerce challenges.
• Knowledge of backend tech and API understanding to guide architecture.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a squad of developers and QA engineers, mentoring and performance management.
• Define and communicate technical vision and roadmap for product area.
• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to shape solutions.
• Lead agile practices, remove blockers, track velocity and quality metrics.
• Provide strategic technical support with hands-on coding for critical items and code reviews.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript/JavaScript

Leadership

QA/QE/SDET supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

App performance optimization

Mentoring

Sprint management

Tools

Node.js

APIs

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

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 Digital Technology is to design, build, deliver and operate robust, efficient, and scalable App technology solutions that align with our strategic, business and technology goals.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Digital Technology department 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 an Engineering Manager, App Technology, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions for Aritzia’s Mobile App. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Digital Product Management, Digital Design, Omni, Enterprise Technology, Data & Analytics, and Marketing. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia - while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

• Directly manage a squad of developers and QA engineers, providing mentorship, career development, and performance management, ensuring the squad consistently delivers high quality work
• Build a collaborative team culture through participating in hiring decisions, onboarding new team members, 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 while ensuring alignment with broader platform strategy
• Establish and uphold technical standards and system design principles, guiding architecture decisions, managing technical debt, and maintaining best practices through code reviews and structured processes
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Managers and Designers to shape solutions, validate feasibility, and recommend technical approaches that enhance user experience
• Drive delivery excellence through agile leadership, removing blockers, tracking team velocity and quality metrics, and communicating progress and commitments to stakeholders
• Provide strategic technical support through selective hands‑on coding for critical items, high‑level code reviews, and advanced debugging, while serving as the escalation point for complex production issues and ensuring knowledge sharing across the team

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven and best-in-class skills in React Native app development, as well as experience leading and overseeing developers & QA/QE/SDET
• Strong proficiency in React Native, experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript, and integrations with eCommerce‑specific challenges (catalogs, search, cart, checkout flows)
• Working knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js, APIs, databases) to guide architecture and review code
• Experience with commerce platforms (Salesforce Commerce Cloud)
• Understanding of testing strategies and ability to ensure robust test coverage
• Familiarity with payment integrations, inventory management, SEO, and customer experience optimization
• Knowledge of app 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
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross‑functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value

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 USD 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.
• 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.
• 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 snacks and refreshments, dry‑cleaning, hotel, restaurant discounts, health and wellness discounts, and self‑care promos.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to 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.

Brand Tagline Repetition

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. Curious to learn more? What we do Who we are Sustainability Community Giving We're committed to making your experience positive and transparent.