Senior Engineer II, Python - Catalog Engineering

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lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in.

Our focus is on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future and an equitable, inclusive, growth‑focused environment for our people.

Lululemon Engineering builds secure, reliable, and performant products for our guests and partners. We embrace Agile, Dev Ops, and SRE to accelerate our development process and provide an enjoyable, inclusive, and supportive work environment. As an Engineer, you will work within a global team supported by business and architecture partners to collaboratively develop and deliver industry‑leading technology solutions that drive Lululemon’s business goals.

As a Senior Engineer II, you will bring a high level of technical knowledge and strong mentoring abilities. You will be a leader in your technology space, contributing to all areas of development and operations. You will guide a team of Engineers through day‑to‑day processes, provide a central escalation point for production concerns, and may perform on‑call support functions as needed.

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Python.
• Implement and manage Kafka‑based messaging systems for high‑throughput, low‑latency, and distributed event‑driven architectures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop cloud‑native applications using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Lead efforts in optimizing Kafka configurations for performance and scalability.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Conduct code reviews, design discussions, and drive best practices for software design, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to backend services and Kafka message processing.
• Contribute to architectural decision‑making and ensure solutions are maintainable, extensible, and secure.
• Implement automated testing frameworks within an agile software development lifecycle.

• 8+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong experience with Python in building production‑grade systems.
• Deep understanding of Kafka and experience in high‑scale production environments.
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud‑native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficient in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event‑driven systems.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and automated testing practices.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience with event‑driven architecture using Kafka or similar tools.
• Familiarity with serverless or edge computing technologies.
• Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong Git Hub portfolio.
• Knowledge of security best practices for backend services, data protection, and authentication protocols.

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of…