Manager Software Engineering, ITC

Nike; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike’s Global Technology organization seeks a seasoned engineering leader to guide a team of software engineers working on internal Consumer Product & Innovation tooling. You’ll mentor, coach, and drive delivery with a focus on modular, API-first design and cloud-native architecture.

Collaborating across teams, you’ll promote modern web applications, CI/CD, and secure, scalable solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong background in software engineering and modern delivery practices.
• Background in cloud-native architecture and microservice design.
• Proven ability to align technical work with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of software engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Build modular, configurable, API-first tooling for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other teams and empower the team to solve problems quickly.
• Promote secure, scalable solutions and modern development practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Cloud architecture

AWS

CI/CD

Agile

Architecture patterns

Security & privacy

Open-source tech

Data orchestration

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Information Systems, or similar field or relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, S3)

Infrastructure as code

CI/CD tools

Job description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will be a part of the larger Global Technology organization working on Nike’s internal Consumer Product & Innovation tools and report to the team’s Engineering Leader. You will work day-to-day with the team of engineers, the team’s Product Manager and Principal Engineers in the organization on software projects to achieve Nike’s business objectives. You will also engage with other Global Technology functions and teams on organizational and technical goals

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a thought leader who can help, lead, coach, and inspire a team of Software Engineers. We want someone with a background in software engineering and someone who has a background in modern software delivery principles/philosophies. The ideal candidate would also have a background in cloud native architecture and microservice design.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will be part of a leading a team of engineers building out tooling for our internal Consumer Product & Innovation team members. We are investing in building modular, configurable and “API-First” capabilities which will be consumed by modern web applications build with the most recent SPA frameworks. You are expected to help coordinate with other teams and provide guidance and coaching for your team. Your primary job is to build a collaborative culture on the team and empower your team to solve problems quickly.

• Experience leading teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Information Systems, or similar field or relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years’ experience in technology & software engineering roles
• Significant experience in software engineering, demonstrable knowledge of the set of roles, skills, activities, practices, tools, and deliverables applied at every phase of the software lifecycle
• Experience with cloud architecture, infrastructure as code, CI/CD and related tools.
• Experience with AWS platform including Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, S3
• Experience with implementing and integrating AI, Machine Learning and related data solutions preferred.
• Strong understanding of architectural design patterns and computer-science fundamentals
• Must have knowledge and/or Experience of open-source technologies and impact of make/buy decisions in the area of data movement, enrichment, workflow, orchestration, and content management.
• Must be able to articulate and/or have experience with integration patterns, data movement and enrichment capabilities.
• Must have an understanding of enterprise security and privacy requirements associated with the above technologies.
• Proven experience collaborating on latest technologies with Engineers and Architects.
• Extensive background in working with business partners
• Proven track record of being results oriented with demonstrated ability to achieve aggressive goals.
• Proven communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience with Agile software development methodology.
• Must excel working in team-oriented roles that rely on ability to collaborate with others