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 FORWe 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 :
8–12 years of software engineering experience, including leadership roles
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience in DataBricks
Strong backend expertise:
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
Databricks, SQL, and PySpark for designing and orchestrating large-scale data pipelines and advanced analytics workloads
CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid frontend experience:
Node.js as a key skill
Familiarity with React, Angular, or Vue
Ability to deliver intuitive, scalable interfaces for internal and platform tools
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.
You will lead the design, development, and modernization of core Nike platforms, replacing legacy systems with high-performance, cloud-native, and future-proof solutions. You’ll collaborate with engineering, product, and platform teams to deliver scalable technology that accelerates Nike’s global strategy.
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
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines leveraging Databricks notebooks, Spark SQL, and Python to enable efficient ETL, data transformation, and enterprise analytics solutions.
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
Leadership Traits:
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
Top Skills
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*.
Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it.
Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together.
Take your first step at nike.com/careers
* If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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