WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As a Lead Software Engineer you will report to an Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with a Principal Engineer, Product Manager and cross functional teams along with guiding and mentoring a team of engineers to deliver scalable solutions that meet business objectives.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll think strategically, act tactically, and collaborate across teams to bring clarity to complex technical challenges. You’ll be a key driver of Nike’s backend engineering efforts, empowering teams to build rock-solid systems and services to manage Nike’s global Factory Floor Systems and Hub Services.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll guide technical decisions, architect systems, and inspire teams to deliver world-class backend solutions leveraging the Azure cloud platform.
Architect Scalable Solutions: Define technical strategies and support a mission critical factory application that enables factory partners to label and ship product and Nike to track counterfeit products.
Technical Leadership in a highly collaborative, multi-discipline development team environment. Guide and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, advocating for best practices in coding, testing, and continuous delivery.
API Design: Spearhead the design of robust and well-documented RESTful APIs to enable seamless integrations across manufacturing platforms. Support legacy SOAP API’s.
Performance Optimization: Continuously evaluate system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to support global Factory Floor operations.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps, prioritize deliverables, and align with business goals.
Security and Reliability: Ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices for security, availability, and reliability, while adapting to evolving business needs.
Observability and Monitoring: Design, implement, and operate end‑to‑end observability solutions (metrics, logs, and distributed tracing) using platforms such as Applications Insights or CloudWatch to ensure system health and performance.
Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies, advocate modernization, and foster an environment of learning and growth within the team.
AI Adoption: Lead AI and intelligent automation initiatives by identifying high‑impact use cases, shaping adoption strategy, evaluating feasibility, and guiding teams in delivering AI capabilities at scale.
Education & Experience: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
7 to 10 years of professional experience delivering backend software solutions.
At least 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing engineering teams and driving technical decisions.
Experience working in a distributed/cloud-based environment (e.g. Azure strongly preferred, AWS)
Experience developing software applications for Windows using two or more years programming languages such as Visual Basic, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Crystal Reports.
Experience with database stored procedures with a minimum of 3 years using SQL Server and T-SQL.
Experience with monitoring and tracing tools like Application Insights & CloudWatch.
Exposure towards Co-pilot or Cursor development is an advantage.
Prior experience with Android mobile applications, MRP or manufacturing floor systems and remote troubleshooting experience required.
Leadership skills
Technical Leadership in a highly collaborative, multi-discipline development team environment.
Exceptional ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.
Experience leading agile teams, defining technical roadmaps, and maintaining alignment with business stakeholders.
Adept at communicating technical ideas clearly and succinctly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
