WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer. This role reports to the Manager, Software Engineering within Global Procurement Technology at the India Technology Center (ITC), Bangalore.
The India Technology team supports global procurement and corporate functions, enabling NIKE to operate efficiently at scale across regions. In this role, you will be a senior technical leader responsible for designing, building, and scaling enterprise procurement and Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) solutions that support NIKE’s global indirect spend landscape.
You will be accountable for the delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant procurement technology, helping NIKE meet its operational, audit, and growth objectives across markets. Partnering closely with global technology teams, procurement stakeholders, and external vendors will be key to successful delivery and operational excellence.
You will collaborate closely with:
Procurement Product Managers, Analysts, and Business Partners
Core ERP teams (SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Oracle)
Integration, Platform teams
Engineers, Security, and Enterprise Architecture partners
External SaaS vendors and technology partners (e.g., Coupa, Ariba)
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands‑on Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in procurement platforms and enterprise integrations. You will bring strong technical leadership across Source‑to‑Pay solutions, SaaS procurement platforms, ERP integrations, and audit‑ready enterprise systems.
You will lead solution design, influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and partner with business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable procurement capabilities globally. We are open to candidates based in Bangalore, India.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
8–12+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with strong focus on procurement or enterprise platforms
Deep hands‑on experience with SaaS-based indirect procurement solutions such as Coupa, Ariba, or equivalent platforms
Strong integration experience with backend ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Oracle, or similar
Proven expertise in source‑to‑target data mapping, payload structures, transformations, and multiple integration patterns (API, event‑driven, batch/file, middleware-based)
Experience designing and supporting audit and controls requirements, including ITGC/SOX-style controls and evidence-ready documentation
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, integration architectures, and distributed systems
Experience leading production support, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis for mission‑critical enterprise systems
Proficiency with collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Lucid, or equivalent
Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions in complex, ambiguous environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed teams and time zones
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented, global environment
Strong collaboration skills and a growth mindset—curious, adaptable, and motivated by continuous improvement
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise‑grade Source‑to‑Pay and procurement technology solutions supporting NIKE’s global indirect procurement operations
Drive technical ownership of procurement platform integrations, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and security
Define and evolve integration standards, data contracts, mapping strategies, and error‑handling approaches across SaaS and ERP ecosystems
Identify and implement technical controls and support audit and compliance requirements, ensuring systems are audit‑ready with strong documentation and traceability
Own production stability for procurement systems and integrations, including coordination of troubleshooting across internal teams and external vendors
Lead system upgrades and release activities, including analysis of new features, prioritisation with business partners, test planning, execution, and deployment
Translate business requirements into clear technical designs and implementation plans, balancing out‑of‑the‑box capabilities with justified extensions
Identify functional or technical gaps in standard solutions and design scalable approaches to bridge those gaps
Mentor and coach engineers through design reviews, technical guidance, and best‑practice adoption
Partner closely with procurement, ERP, security, and architecture teams to align solutions with enterprise standards and long‑term roadmap
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 8-12+ years of professional experience in software engineering with focus on procurement or enterprise platforms
- Deep hands-on experience with SaaS-based procurement solutions such as Coupa or Ariba
- Strong integration experience with backend ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Oracle)
- Proven expertise in source-to-target data mapping, payload transformations, and multiple integration patterns (API, event-driven, batch/file, middleware)
- Experience designing and supporting audit and controls requirements (ITGC/SOX-style) with evidence-ready documentation
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, integration architectures, and distributed systems
- Experience leading production support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for mission-critical enterprise systems
- Proficiency with collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Lucid (or equivalents)
- Strong communication, collaboration skills, and ability to work across geographically distributed teams
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
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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