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Nike Lead Software Engineer in Beaverton, Oregon
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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .
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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
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