Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering - ITC

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.

Who You’ll Work With

This role is part of the AI, Platform Engineering & DevX (APEX) organization for platform engineers supporting Near-Realtime teams in the Data Streaming Platform area.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an ambitious Software Engineer III – Platforms with a passion for cloud-native development and platform ownership. The ideal candidate has strong experience with AWS Cloud Services, Kubernetes, DevOps, Databricks, Python, and other cloud-native platforms, along with excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with data streaming and orchestration solutions such as Kafka, NiFi, and Airflow
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, AWS services, and full-stack development
• Experience designing and building production-grade microservices, preferably in Java and/or Go
• Experience building end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for AWS environments including Lambda, EC2, ECS, and EKS
• Experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and platform-as-a-service technologies
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including unit testing, code review, version control, and production monitoring
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment and mentor teams through complex technical problems

What You’ll Work On

You will help shape and deliver Nike’s next-generation platforms by building resilient, scalable solutions, managing platform performance, maintaining code quality, and driving adoption of open-source and agile methodologies.

• Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters
• Use Helm, Kustomize, Terraform, or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
• Implement open-source projects in Kubernetes
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters
• Implement Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC and network and pod security policies
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Manage and optimize Artifactory repositories
• Architect and manage AWS EC2, Lambda, Auto Scaling Groups, and EBS resources
• Develop automation scripts in Python, Groovy, and Shell
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS resources for availability, scalability, and performance

Applicants should have 5–7 years of experience designing and building production-grade platforms, technical expertise in Kubernetes and AWS cloud-native architectures, and proficiency in Java and/or Go, NodeJS, React, SQL, and AWS.

NIKE, Inc. offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.