Lead Software Engineer - Backend, ITC

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Software Engineering

Location

4/F, WeWork, Embassy GolfLinks, Karnataka, Karnātaka 560093, India

Job ID

R\-85635

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete\* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will be part of Nike’s Supply Chain and Planning Technology (SCPT) organisation supporting Order Flow Management (OFM) platforms. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will report to an Sr. Engineering Manager/Director and collaborate closely with Principal Engineers, Product Managers, and cross\-functional partners.

You will act as the technical leader for your squad, guiding and mentoring engineers while working across teams to deliver scalable platform capabilities across OFM. This role is critical to building and scaling Nike’s OFM platform \- enabling reliable, scalable, and extensible systems that support enterprise\-wide capabilities across domains.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education \& Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

7 \- 12 years of experience building scalable backend systems

2\+ years in a technical leadership role, guiding teams and driving architecture decisions

Technical Expertise (Core \- Required)

Strong backend expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture

Proven experience designing and operating large\-scale distributed systems and REST APIs

Hands\-on experience with event\-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)

Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud\-native design principles

Strong understanding of CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices

Additional Capabilities (Preferred \- Not Mandatory)

Exposure to data engineering ecosystems (Spark, Databricks, or similar)

Strong fundamentals in SQL and data modelling

Understanding of batch and real\-time data processing patterns

Exposure to frontend technologies such as React or Angular

Experience working on enterprise\-scale platforms and integrations

Familiarity with distributed systems and external service integrations

Leadership \& Behavioral Skills

Strong ability to mentor and influence engineering teams

Proven experience driving technical roadmaps and cross\-team alignment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to operate effectively in a fast\-paced, ambiguous environment

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive strategy, architecture, and execution for backend systems that power core OFM platform capabilities.

Technical Leadership \& Strategy

Own and drive the technical roadmap for your domain in partnership with Product and Architecture

Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Lead architectural design decisions and technical reviews across systems

Backend System Design \& Development

Design and build highly scalable backend systems and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud\-native patterns

Develop robust RESTful APIs and event\-driven services for enterprise\-scale platforms

Build resilient distributed systems leveraging messaging platforms like Kafka or similar

Data Engineering \& Integration (Preferred Strength Area)

Design and implement data pipelines and integrations across systems and platforms

Work with modern data platforms (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Delta Lake or equivalent) where required

Contribute to data quality, consistency, and availability across services

Cloud \& Platform Engineering

Lead development and deployment of services on cloud platforms (AWS preferred), ensuring scalability and efficiency

Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, observability, and DevOps best practices

Engineering Excellence

Establish and enforce high standards in coding, testing, and system reliability

Continuously improve system performance and scalability

Promote modern engineering practices and platform\-first thinking

Collaboration \& Mentorship

Mentor engineers across levels and foster a strong engineering culture

Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align priorities and execution

AI \& Engineering Productivity

Leverage AI\-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, code assistants) to improve coding efficiency, testing, and documentation

Identify opportunities to apply AI/GenAI capabilities to enhance system workflows, automation, and user experiences

Contribute to establishing best practices for responsible AI usage, ensuring security, data privacy, and reliability

Balance AI usage with strong engineering fundamentals, system design, and code quality standards

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete\* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10\-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world\-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.