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Solution Architect

Retail

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Alo Yoga

Alo Yoga

1,001-5,000 employees

Sells high-quality yoga wear and accessories

Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$200k - $230kAnnually

+ Performance Bonuses + Long Term Incentives + PTO

Senior, Expert

Culver City, CA, USA

Category
Sales Engineering
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
UI/UX Design
React.js
Communications
Salesforce
AWS
Vue.js
Next.js
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 10+ years of overall technical experience with at least 5 years leading teams as a solutions architect.
  • Previous experience in driving composable commerce solutions for B2C digital commerce capabilities on web/mobile/app platforms.
  • Use of AI/data centric approaches to scale customer journeys and digital back-end systems.
  • Proven track record of collaborating on high level abstract problem, business or technical and turning them into successful features.
  • Strong systems engineering background, distilling simple solutions for complex technical challenges, spanning define, design, develop, deploy, and operate phases.
  • Experience working with distributed team members both onshore and offshore
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships easily and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Well versed with UX methodologies, back-end integrations, Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, automation to build low touch systems.
  • A coach and mentor who can demonstrate the craft of technology and show the way to remove roadblocks.
  • Experience developing capabilities with leading ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Salesforce Cloud. Having a good understanding of helping make Buy vs Build decisions.
  • Integration experience with incorporating third party products/vendors to enhance ecommerce capabilities.
  • Experience with major cloud providers – AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Familiarity with modern frameworks and libraries – React, Vue, Next.js
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of the enterprise architecture strategy, roadmaps, and governance frameworks aligned with the retail business goals
  • Conduct research, analyze, design, and deliver enterprise architectures tailored for the retail industry, encompassing infrastructure, resiliency, security, governance, automation, and integration
  • Evaluate new technologies and determine their applicability in delivering SaaS for digital retail operations
  • Provide architectural guidance and collaboration across stakeholder organizations to ensure solutions meet fashion retail industry requirements
  • Lead cloud readiness assessments, application modernization initiatives, and cost-benefit analyses for retail systems
  • Design deployment architectures for enterprise services, user experience and systems/applications operational excellence to achieve optimal performance, fault tolerance, redundancy, and scalability in retail environments
  • Oversee the integration of omnichannel delivery methods and mobility experiences for seamless retail customer experiences
  • Work with implementation teams to successfully take concepts to delivery
  • Collaborate and contribute towards a culture of innovation, excellence, pushing for adoption of good engineering practices, managing waste and technical debt to a minimum.
  • Embrace calculated risk-taking, necessary to promote business goals as a top priority.

Alo Yoga offers high-quality yoga wear and accessories, focusing on stylish and functional activewear for yoga enthusiasts and fitness lovers. The company sells directly to consumers through its website, allowing for better control over branding and pricing. Alo Yoga stands out by featuring products often worn by celebrities, promoting a lifestyle that integrates yoga into everyday life. Their goal is to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through diverse product offerings and a fresh market strategy.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Alo Yoga's frequent new arrivals and high-profile collaborations keep the brand fresh and relevant, driving continuous customer interest.
  • The partnership with Reshop for instant refunds enhances customer satisfaction and encourages repeat purchases.
  • Expanding physical presence in key international markets like the UK, Israel, and UAE indicates strong growth potential and brand recognition.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive athleisure market requires Alo Yoga to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on celebrity endorsements could backfire if associated celebrities face public backlash.

What makes Alo Yoga unique

  • Alo Yoga's direct-to-consumer model allows for greater control over brand experience and pricing, unlike competitors who rely on traditional retail channels.
  • Celebrity endorsements from figures like Kendall and Kylie Jenner significantly boost Alo Yoga's brand appeal and marketability.
  • The company's emphasis on integrating yoga into everyday life broadens its customer base beyond just fitness enthusiasts.