Job Description

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

As the Engineering Manager, App Technology, 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 Engineering Manager, App Technology has:

• 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

The typical hiring range for this position is $120,000–$200,000 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.
• 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 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.