Lead Software Engineer - Backend, ITC

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will be part of the Supply Chain and Planning Technology organization. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will report to an Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with Principal Engineers, Product Managers and cross-functional teams along with guiding and mentoring a team of engineers to deliver scalable solutions that meet business objectives.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll think strategically, act tactically, and collaborate across teams to bring clarity to complex technical challenges. You’ll be a key driver of Nike’s backend engineering efforts, empowering teams to build rock-solid systems and services to manage critical inventory operations for Nike’s omnichannel ecosystem.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll guide technical decisions, architect systems, and inspire teams to deliver world-class backend solutions leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.

• Architect Scalable Solutions: Define technical strategies and design highly scalable backend systems and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies on AWS.

• Technical Leadership: Guide and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, advocating for best practices in coding, testing, and continuous delivery.

• API Design: Spearhead the design of robust and well-documented RESTful APIs to enable seamless integrations across inventory platforms.

• Cloud-Native Deployment: Oversee deployment of services on AWS, ensuring optimal use of cloud resources (e.g., Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudFormation).

• Performance Optimization: Continuously evaluate system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to support large-scale inventory operations.

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps, prioritize deliverables, and align with business goals.

• Security and Reliability: Ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices for security, availability, and reliability, while adapting to evolving business needs.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies, advocate modernization, and foster an environment of learning and growth within the team.

• Education & Experience: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.

• 7 to 10 years of professional experience delivering backend software solutions.

• At least 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing engineering teams and driving technical decisions.

• Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and backend systems architecture.

• Experience in designing and implementing highly scalable web applications.

• Proven track record deploying and maintaining applications on AWS, with strong familiarity in services like Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway, and CloudFormation.

• Extensive experience building RESTful APIs and designing scalable microservices.

• Strong command over CI/CD practices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHubActions).

• Understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture and messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar).

• The following would be nice-to-have:

  • Exposure to front-end technologies like ReactJS, AngularJS, etc

  • Exposure to Supply Chain domain areas like inventory management, order management, logistics management, warehouse management

  • Exposure to implementing or integrating with enterprise scale packages like Manhattan WMS

Leadership Skills:

• Exceptional ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.

• Experience leading agile teams, defining technical roadmaps, and maintaining alignment with business stakeholders.

• Adept at communicating technical ideas clearly and succinctly to both technical and non-technical audiences

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.