WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

We are looking for a visionary and value‑driven Director of Software Engineering
to lead the design, build, and evolution of Nike’s modern data platforms and
pipelines in support of digital transformation across merchandising, apparel and
footwear product creation. This role will deliver the scalable, reliable, and
secure data foundations that power analytics, intelligence, machine learning,
and personalized experiences across merchandising, design, and development.

The ideal candidate is an inclusive and empowering technology leader with strong
architectural instincts, a passion for data as a product, and a proven ability
to translate business strategy into resilient data platforms that deliver value
at scale.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a leader in the organization, you will partner closely with engineering and
product leaders across Consumer Product & Innovation, Platform Engineering and
Enterprise delivery teams. You will work hand‑in‑hand to manage priorities,
drive alignment and deliver cohesive, end‑to‑end data capabilities.

Key Qualifications:





* 15+ years of experience in Data engineering and Software development, with a
strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and
data platforms

* 5+ years of experience leading and scaling high‑performing technical teams

* Proven success designing and operating modern cloud‑based platforms at
enterprise scale

* Strong understanding of data pipeline frameworks, metadata management, and
data governance controls

* Hands-on knowledge of Backend service technologies (Java, Node.js, Python),
along with Microservices architecture experience.

* Hands‑on experience with contemporary cloud technologies (e.g., AWS/Azure,
Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka/Kinesis, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, dbt)

* Experience enabling analytics and AI through robust, well‑designed data
foundations

* Fluent in modern software architectural principles and patterns (e.g., REST,
domain-driven design, mi

📌 Director Software Engineering, ITC (Bikkanahalli)
🏢 Nike
📍 Bikkanahalli