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. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will report to the Engineering Manager at Geographies & Marketplace Experiences - India Technology Center, who will support your growth and career development. Working within a collaborative team of backend engineers, you will contribute directly to building powerful, high-performance backend systems that support Nike’s digital and in-store platforms. You’ll work closely with a Lead Engineer for technical guidance and design insights while also sharing your skills and expertise to help shape the team’s long-term strategy.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As a Software Engineer II – Backend, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on building robust backend solutions. You’ll be responsible for designing and developing high-performance backend systems that power Nike’s consumer applications. The ideal candidate has a solid background in backend development, with expertise in building scalable, efficient systems in a cloud environment. You are passionate about writing quality code and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build powerful backend solutions that support seamless consumer experiences.
Key Qualifications:
3-6 years of experience in backend software development.
Proficiency in backend technologies such as Java, Python, or similar.
Experience in designing and implementing microservices and building RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Expertise in both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and experience with testing tools like JUnit, Jest, or Mocha.
Experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines and version control with Git.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaborative development practices.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for delivering high-quality backend solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
The following would be nice-to-have:
Experience in eCommerce, logistics, or supply chain applications
Experience with serverless architecture (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions) for developing cost-effective, scalable solutions.
Exposure to observability tools like Splunk, SignalFx, or New Relic
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Software Engineer II in the GaME organization, you’ll help deliver exceptional backend solutions that power Nike’s global consumer experiences. Your contributions will ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of systems across digital and in-store platforms.
In this role:
You will design and develop backend services that power scalable, high-performance applications.
You will work on building and optimizing microservices and APIs to ensure the stability and scalability of our backend systems.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement features that enhance backend capabilities and improve performance.
You will participate in peer code reviews, sharing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain high-quality backend code standards.
You will continuously explore and implement new backend technologies and best practices to improve team processes and platform capabilities.
You will support and contribute to the team's agile practices, driving continuous improvement in backend solutions.
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.
