Job Description

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.

NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally.  Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Content Technology group create innovative content solutions from plan to production to publish.
Team members collaborate across disciplines to contribute their unique expertise to build scalable content
systems that power Nike's global experiences.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal team member brings a growth mindset and demonstrated experience in building scalable cloud
solutions. They thrive in collaborative environments where knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
are valued. This role requires someone who can balance technical excellence with effective communication,
bringing both architectural vision and hands-on development expertise to the team. The successful
candidate demonstrates leadership, values diverse perspectives, and fosters the technical community. They
have a track record of mentoring others and building bridges with technical and non-technical
stakeholders. All this while maintaining high standards for code quality and system reliability.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated experience with Java development, cloud computing platforms, and microservices architecture (8 years of practical application or 5 years with advanced education)
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, containerization, infrastructure as code, configuration management tools and CI/CD build systems
• Track record of designing and implementing highly scalable web applications that use system observability and monitoring to meet high service levels
• Ability to guide technical decisions, mentor team members while maintaining focus on delivery excellence
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and clearly articulate technical concepts to various audiences
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies while helping others develop their skills
• Bachelor Degree or a combination of relevant education, training and experience

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Lead Software Engineer in our Content Platform team, you'll architect and develop solutions that
power Nike's global content publishing. You'll lead technical initiatives that enable multi-channel content
experiences while mentoring team members and collaborating across functions to drive innovation.

• You'll work with stakeholders to assess requirements and identify innovative solutions
• You'll collaborate with product owners to translate business challenges into technical solutions
• You'll drive technical decisions and guide your team in building robust, cloud-native solutions
• You'll mentor junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance
• You'll build automated systems that enable seamless product and marketing content publishing
• You'll implement monitoring and observability solutions to maintain system health
• You'll resolve production issues and implement preventive measures through comprehensive unit testing
• You'll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to shape the future of sport

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.

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