Lead Software Engineer, ITC

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You'll join the Foundational Platform Engineering team, a pivotal group driving technology modernization across Nike Global Technology. This team partners with multiple business and platform teams to build scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that power Nike's digital transformation journey.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a proven full-stack engineer with deep backend expertise and strong frontend capabilities who thrives in designing, building, and scaling modern platforms. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java, microservices architecture, AWS cloud services, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks, and has a keen ability to integrate emerging technologies that enable speed, scalability, and intelligence.

You have a track record of modernizing legacy systems, leading migrations to cloud-native architectures, and building future-ready platforms. You bring a strong architectural mindset, hands-on engineering experience, and the ability to influence and mentor teams in a fast-paced, ever-changing technology landscape.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

• 7-10 years of software engineering experience, including leadership roles
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Exposure to AI/ML integration, generative AI concepts, and data-driven system design
• Experience driving build-vs-buy decisions and creating scalable custom solutions
• Proven ability to mentor and influence engineering teams across multiple functions

• Java, microservices, and API-first design (REST/GraphQL)
• Cloud-native architecture on AWS (Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform)
• Event-driven systems, streaming (Kafka, Kinesis), and serverless-first principles
• CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Node.js as a key skill
• Familiarity with React, Angular, or Vue
• Ability to deliver intuitive, scalable interfaces for internal and platform tools.

• Architect, design, and build critical modernization initiatives across the Nike technology landscape
• Replace legacy systems with custom-built, cloud-native solutions that enhance speed and scalability
• Contribute to both backend and frontend development with a focus on modern, flexible architectures
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on build-vs-buy strategies and modernization roadmaps
• Drive engineering best practices, security standards, and high-quality code delivery
• Mentor engineers and build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Champion future-ready technologies including AI/ML readiness, serverless-first design, and real-time data capabilities

• Strategic thinking with a focus on modernization at enterprise scale
• Ability to influence without direct authority across diverse teams
• Exceptional communication skills for both technical and executive stakeholders
• Resilience and adaptability in an ever-evolving, high-velocity environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and enabling adoption of emerging technologies