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

As a member of the Digital Technology team, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, and continuously improving technology solutions. As a Lead Developer, Website, you will partner with Digital Product Management, Digital Design, Marketing, and Digital Merchandising to drive the technical strategy, implementation and roadmap for key areas of Aritzia.com. You will be accountable for building high-performing teams that deliver quality, reliable, secure and scalable digital commerce products. This role is designed as a stepping stone to Engineering Management, providing you with the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities while maintaining technical credibility. 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 Lead Developer, Website, you will:

• 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

The Lead Developer, Website has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills in full-stack development, as well as 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) to guide architecture and review code
• 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
• 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

The typical hiring range for this position is $175,000–$225,000 per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus.

We are always looking for top talent - if your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Along with comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee 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.
• A-OK Commissary & Café – Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and café 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, works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness, and safety matter – 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it 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.