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 up-to-date 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 modern 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, microservices

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