Software Engineer II – Platforms

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) for platform engineer of Near-Realtime (NRT) teams under the Data Streaming Platform area.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an ambitious Software Engineer II – Platforms with a passion for cloud-native development and platform ownership. You should have a strong understanding of AWS Cloud Services, Kubernetes, DevOps, Databricks, Java and/or Go, and other cloud-native platforms.

• 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, and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of PaaS and cloud-native platforms
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including version control, code reviews, unit testing, and production monitoring
• Strong collaboration, communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment

What You’ll Work On

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

• Work with Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Argo CD, Kafka, NiFi, and Airflow
• 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, network, and pod security policies
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Manage and optimize Artifactory repositories
• Architect, deploy, and manage AWS EC2 instances, Lambda functions, Auto Scaling Groups, and EBS volumes
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS resources for availability, scalability, and performance
• Implement security and compliance standards in AWS environments
• Develop automation scripts in Python, Groovy, and Shell
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and product managers

The role requires 3–4 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, Node.js, React, SQL, and AWS.

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