Who You Will Work With
You’ll be part of a cross-functional team of engineers, business stakeholders, and product owners. You’ll also collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, and Enterprise Platforms to deliver solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with Nike’s digital strategy.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer III to build and scale web applications and data-driven services for the Office of the General Counsel. You’ll work across front-end and back-end systems, collaborate closely with product and business partners, and help the team ship secure, reliable solutions with strong engineering fundamentals.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
8+ years of experience building and shipping software, including hands-on full-stack development
Strong back-end experience building cloud-native REST APIs in Python (e.g., FastAPI)
Strong front-end experience building web applications using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, with solid HTML/CSS fundamentals
Experience with AWS and building/operating services in the cloud
Hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake (data processing, data services, or analytics workloads)
Experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
Experience with asynchronous/event-driven patterns and messaging technologies (e.g., SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience with containers and platform tooling (e.g., Docker and/or Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) and CI/CD practices
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver iteratively in Agile/Scrum
Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and comfort working through ambiguity
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience with workflow/ETL orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow
Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Tableau, Databricks Dashboards, or similar
Familiarity with Salesforce development and/or Salesforce APIs
Exposure to Generative AI and LLM-based applications (including safe and responsible usage patterns)
Experience with AI/ML pipelines, model integration, and/or MLOps
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve delivery and code quality
Prior experience in the legal domain or building solutions for legal/compliance stakeholders
Experience with Python data libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and/or PySpark
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
A growth mindset and a passion for continuous learning
Collaborate effectively with teams across different geographies and time zones
What You Will Work On
As a Full Stack Software Engineer III, you will:
Collaborate in architecture and design sessions; contribute to technical direction and solution design.
Design, build, and maintain cloud-native REST APIs in Python using FastAPI; write and maintain API contracts and documentation in Confluence.
Build and evolve front-end experiences using React with modern JavaScript/TypeScript, and strong HTML/CSS fundamentals.
Develop data services and integrations using SQL, PostgreSQL, and platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake (e.g., batch and event-driven patterns).
Build and operate applications on AWS, applying infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Terraform / CloudFormation) and modern deployment patterns.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) and participate in peer code reviews to maintain quality and consistency.
Partner with product and stakeholders to break down work into clear stories, estimates, and executable tasks.
Raise the engineering bar through testing, observability, and secure coding practices; help troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
Mentor junior engineers through pairing, constructive reviews, and pragmatic guidance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 8+ years of experience building and shipping software, including hands-on full-stack development
- Back-end experience building cloud-native REST APIs in Python (e.g., FastAPI)
- Front-end experience building web applications using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, with HTML/CSS fundamentals
- Experience with AWS and building/operating services in the cloud
- Hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake (data processing, data services, or analytics workloads)
- Experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
- Experience with asynchronous/event-driven patterns and messaging technologies (e.g., SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Experience with containers and platform tooling (e.g., Docker and/or Kubernetes)
- Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) and CI/CD practices
- Ability to collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders and deliver iteratively in Agile/Scrum
- Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and comfort working through ambiguity
- Experience with workflow/ETL orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow
- Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Tableau or Databricks Dashboards
- Familiarity with Salesforce development and/or Salesforce APIs
- Exposure to Generative AI and LLM-based applications and safe usage patterns
- Experience with AI/ML pipelines, model integration, and/or MLOps
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
- Prior experience in the legal domain or building solutions for legal/compliance stakeholders
- Experience with Python data libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and/or PySpark
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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