Senior Platform Engineer - API (Seattle, Washington)

This job is with lululemon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Description & Requirements

who we are

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. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The APIM Platform team is part of the Cloud Data & Integration platform team, a world-class delivery group that builds and maintains the underpinnings of lululemon's technology environment. The APIM platform team defines the management and operation of Kong, AWS Gateways, offering governance and guidance for teams to navigate API integration within Kong. We empower API developers across various domains to accelerate API development, discover and reuse code, and share best practices.

core responsibilities

The Senior Platform Engineer - API, will manage the API platform, focusing on optimizing, configuring, and maintaining API Gateway for performance, reliability, and scalability. In addition, the engineer will manage Kubernetes, AWS infrastructure, Lua scripting, JavaScript, and observability tools like Datadog and Splunk, and build flexible, scalable, resilient, and secure API platform products. As a true teammate at lululemon, you will partner closely with Product managers, Program Managers, and Scrum Masters to develop relationships, manage project scope, and ensure technical deliverables are met.

• Shape and influence the API Platform product roadmap and solutions, including APIM standards, capabilities, integrations, platform self-service features, monitoring, cost management strategies, resiliency, and platform security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API requirements, integrations, and standards.
• Implement and manage API security policies, including OAuth, JWT, rate limiting, IP filtering, and other industry-standard security protocols.
• Custom API Development: Design and implement custom APIs to meet specific business needs, such as advanced authentication, logging, rate limiting, and custom transformations.
• Monitoring, Logging & Tracing: Implement custom logging, monitoring, and distributed tracing capabilities through plugins to capture meaningful metrics, errors, and system health information. Use tracing tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Jaeger) to provide end-to-end visibility of API calls and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Provide documentation, training, and support to internal teams and stakeholders on API management practices.
• Develop and implement CI/CD via Gitlab.
• Clearly explain business value and considerations to the business groups about APIM platform services, including the required changes for organizations to be successful in their API development initiatives
• Identify and anticipate new tools and features that can be leveraged to meet the company's strategic needs successfully.

qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree or diploma (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Software Architecture preferred; candidates with substantial and relevant industry experience are also eligible
• 3-5 years of experience in APIM management tools like Kong, APIGEE, AWS GW or equivalent technologies
• Deep expertise in managing and optimizing API gateways, and play a key role in implementing, configuring, and maintaining API management solutions for our organization.
• Performance, reliability, and scalability of API Gateways, while also driving integration with other systems and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Experience with Kubernetes and any other AWS infra components needed to support APIs in AWS.
• Experience with Observability tool (OTEL framework) with deep skills in Datadog and Splunk for metrics and logs, respectively.
• Expert level in DevSecOps tools and processes to include, but not limited to Git, JFrog Artifactory, Jenkins and HashiCorp Products.
• Desire to mentor younger team members and develop their skills
• Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

must haves

• 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 being and working, aka doesn't take yoursel]]>