Lead Software Engineer - Data Engineering, 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

At Nike, we leverage the power of data and technology to serve athletes* around the world. The Data & AI (DAI) team is at the forefront of this mission—building scalable, secure, and intelligent platforms that power decision-making and personalized experiences across the Nike ecosystem.

We are looking for an experienced software engineer with a passion for designing and building robust data platforms and solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable data platforms and services.

• 7+ yearsof experience in software development, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms.
• Advanced Knowledge in API services
• Expertise in CI/CD process.
• Expertise in big data technologies such asApache Sparkand real-time streaming technologies likeApache Kafka.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java or similar language
• Strong Knowledge of SQL.
• Advanced knowledge of amajor cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)and its ecosystem of data services.
• Proficiencywith Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWSCloudFormation,Docker, or Kubernetes
• Strong understanding ofadvanced data modeling techniquesand modern data warehouses and strongMedallion architectureexpertise
• Ability todesign scalable, fault-tolerant, and maintainable distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Design, build, deploy, and own complete, scalable, and reliable end to end, software to data platforms and solutions.
• Lead thetechnical design of new API services, data pipelines, and systems.
• Buildreusable frameworks, libraries, and data management SDKsto improve productivity.
• BuildData MeshData products with abstraction.
• Optimize performance andcost-efficiency of Services workload, data workflows and compute layers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as data scientists, business analysts, and product managers to understand and translate business requirements intotechnical solutions.
• Providetechnical leadership and mentorshipto junior engineers.
• Ensure theuptime, reliability, and monitoringof the systems you build and own.

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.