WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role is part of the Enterprise Architecture & Developer Platforms and will be working very closely with Foundational Platforms & Business Platforms teams.
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Tech Modernization activities who thrives in collaborative team settings and is passionate about developing scalable, cloud-native applications and platforms to support our growing business needs. This role is a key part of the Enterprise Architecture & Development Platforms team within Enterprise Platforms, where we drive transformative innovation to enable growth and build the essential tools that power our organizations success. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of modern technical concepts, a meticulous eye for detail, and a strong commitment to data accuracy and insightful analysis. They should also be highly self-driven, exhibit exceptional communication skills, and work with a strong sense of urgency and integrity.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Evangelize and cultivate adoption of Global Platforms, open-source software and agile principles within the organization.
Ensure solutions are designed and developed using a scalable, highly resilient cloud native architecture.
Deliver well-documented and well-tested code, and participate in peer code reviews.
Design and develop tools and frameworks to improve security, reliability, maintainability, availability and performance for the technology foundation of our platform.
Ensure product and technical features are delivered to spec and on-time.
Collaborate with and consult other Nike development teams, architecture teams etc.
Explain designs and constraints to stakeholders and technical teams, gather alignment and buy-in’s.
Provide responsive support and operations for the platforms you help build.
Work with product management to support product / service scoping activities.
Work with leadership to define delivery schedules of key features through an agile framework.
Be a key contributor to overall architecture, framework and design of global platforms.
Self-Driven and Self-Motivated to drive the initiatives.
Very strong in developing the concepts and influencing teams by publishing Whitepapers.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Masters’ or Bachelors' degree in Computer Science or a related field.
10+ years of experience in large-scale production-grade software development & platform engineering.
Strong experience in developing Scalable and Secure API Development.
Proven experience in Full-Stack Software Development covering end to end SDLC.
Strong experience in at least two programming languages (Python, Java, Node.js, or Golang).
Hands on expertise in Micro Services Architecture, Domain Driven Design, Test Driven Development, API Test Automation and Serverless Architecture.
In-depth knowledge of OOP’s concepts, strong Coding Principles, Software Architectural Patterns, Cloud Native Patterns, and real-time streaming patterns.
Proven experience in contributing to open-source technologies.
Experience with Kubernetes and AWS/ Azure/Google Cloud services.
Must have experience in mentoring and coaching team of engineers and ensuring Code Quality and standards are followed.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the enterprise.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively
Good Understanding on Big Data, ML/Ops, Data Analytics, Visualization, Integration Tools and Technologies.